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Students from low-income backgrounds are about half as likely to complete a postsecondary degree or certificate by age 26 as their high-income peers.

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NCAN member-served students from low-income high schools were nearly 40% more likely to earn a postsecondary credential within six years.

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The maximum Pell Grant used to be worth more than 75% of the cost of attendance at a public four-year institution. Today, it’s worth less than 30%.

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Research Roundup: SFFA, Merit Aid Impacts, Dual Enrollment, and More

Posted on 7/13/2026
Explore NCAN's roundup of five recent higher education research reports covering college access, FAFSA, financial aid, student success, dual enrollment, and strategies to improve postsecondary attainment and degree completion.

Introducing NCAN's 2026 Justice Fellows

Posted on 7/13/2026
NCAN announces its 2026 Justice Fellows cohort, supporting organizations that expand college access and success for justice-impacted students through Prison Education Programs, Pell Grant implementation, and reentry-focused student support.

Two NCAN Member Studies Demonstrate Positive Results from High-Quality Advising at Scale

Posted on 7/13/2026
Discover how two proven college advising models are improving college enrollment and degree attainment, and explore research on scaling high-quality advising to help more students succeed after high school.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Restrictions Ruled Illegal

Posted on 7/8/2026
In a victory for student borrowers and public services, a federal district court struck down the US Department of Education's rule allowing the Secretary of Education to disqualify employers from PSLF.

Class of 2026 Sets New June 30 FAFSA Completion Record of 59.1%

Posted on 7/6/2026
The high school class of 2026 has done it! With a 59.1% FAFSA completion rate through June 26, graduating seniors have set a new record, exceeding the previous high by nearly five percentage points.

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FAFSA Tracker

Posted on 4/24/2026
Use this free tool from NCAN to track FAFSA completion rates on a national, state, and local scale.

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Class of 2026 Sets All-Time High FAFSA Completion Record

Posted on 5/13/2026
The high school class of 2026 has set an all time high FAFSA completion rate, as of May 1. Then only question now is by how much will we break the record.

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Trump Budget Holds Pell Steady - But Years of Flat Funding Has Already Cost Students

Posted on 4/3/2026
The Trump Administration released its Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, which maintains the maximum Pell Grant of $7,395 for a fourth straight year and provides adequate funding to address the funding shortfall.

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Peer Exchange: Beltway Buzz - A Discussion of Federal Loans

July 22, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Webinar: Counselor Week - Application Szn Kickoff

August 11, 2026

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Peer Exchange: Counselor Week - Finding the Funds Virtual Scholarship Fair

August 12, 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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August 13, 2026

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From Proposal to Presentation: Preparing for #NCAN2026

August 20, 2026

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2026 NCAN National Conference

October 5, 2026

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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