Reach passionate professionals committed to expanding educational opportunity with our 30‑day job posting. Your role will stay visible for 30 days, giving you sustained exposure to candidates experienced in college access advising, student success, nonprofit program management and higher‑education equity work. This extended listing period helps attract mission‑aligned applicants who are ready to support students, strengthen pathways to college, and advance your organization’s... Details
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Reach passionate professionals committed to expanding educational opportunity with our 60‑day job posting, giving you sustained exposure to candidates experienced in college access advising, student success, nonprofit program management and higher‑education equity work. This extended listing period helps attract mission‑aligned applicants who are ready to support students, strengthen pathways to college, and advance your organization’s impact.
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Reach passionate professionals committed to expanding educational opportunity with our 90‑day job posting package. Your job posting gives you sustained exposure to candidates experienced in college access advising, student success, nonprofit program management, and higher‑education equity work. This extended listing period helps attract mission‑aligned applicants who are ready to support students, strengthen pathways to college, and advance your organization’s impact.
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Let’s get ready for an October 1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opening! This webinar will address enhancements for setting up studentaid.gov accounts, beta testing, and changes to the FAFSA form and process. We will also include a comprehensive walk-through of the FAFSA form and share resources available for you and your students.
Invite your colleagues and bring your FAFSA questions! Representatives from the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and... Details
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The three men on this panel were sentenced to die by incarceration at a maximum security prison in the high desert of California. Each served more than 20 years in prison and was originally sentenced to life without possibility of parole. Still all three of these men pushed themselves to enroll in the first face to face bachelor's degree program for incarcerated students in the state of California. They pursued education as the path toward rehabilitation and transformation,... Details
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Join us for an enlightening conversation about the effects of dual enrollment finance strategies in four states - California, Idaho, Minnesota, and Texas - on program participation. This webinar will dive into the findings from a new case study from Bellwether, on the structure and function of dual enrollment funding in states, including cost-sharing among states, schools, and community colleges. Participants will leave with policy recommendations and a clear understanding of the... Details
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From promise programs to tuition caps and freezes, “Affordability Guarantees” are gaining steam as a way to improve transparency and predictability in college pricing. This webinar will explore the trade-offs inherent in different policy designs. Featuring Drs. Zakiya Ellis and Phil Levine, presenters will discuss Ed Counsel’s new report, “Not Just Financial Aid: Enabling Affordability Guarantees through Tuition Policy,” and provide recommendations for policymakers and... Details
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With ongoing changes and challenges in federal higher education policy, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) team is working hard to keep you informed, provide opportunities for advocacy, and target our efforts in the areas where we have the greatest opportunity for impact. Join us in October for a peer-exchange meeting on Workforce Pell: What we know, what we don't, and what questions are percolating about this new initiative among NCAN members.
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An exciting new study of San Francisco’s Kindergarten to College (K2C) child savings account (CSA) program demonstrates that CSAs can increase postsecondary enrollment rates and close postsecondary enrollment gaps for underrepresented students. According to the rigorous research, immediate college enrollment rates among program participants increased 6% (from 54% to 60%) overall, and these gains were driven by a dramatic increase among students of color who are underrepresented in... Details
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What happens when states make FAFSA completion a graduation requirement? Join us for a timely discussion exploring research from The Century Foundation and The Education Trust that sheds light on the early impacts of universal FAFSA policies. We’ll examine how these policies affect FAFSA completion rates, narrow equity gaps, and influence postsecondary enrollment trends—especially among historically underserved students.
Our expert panel—including Sayda Martinez-Alvarado ... Details
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Join the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) to kickoff the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season! NCAN experts and members will share their thoughts on this year's FAFSA, updates from the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), and how we can continue to improve on last year’s FAFSA data. Please note the Q&A and discussion portions of the webinar were not recorded.
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Julie Sainz, Director, FAFSA and College Access... Details
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As more states and institutions implement direct admissions as a college awareness and matriculation strategy, questions remain about best practices to ensure effectiveness of these policies. This webinar will bring together speakers from the national, state, and local levels to explore best practices for implementation to streamline the college application process. Attendees will hear about the partnerships that make direct admissions possible, the logistical challenges involved and ... Details
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A new program evaluation of Bottom Line, a National College Attainment Network (NCAN) member, finds substantial and significant boosts to degree attainment among low-income students served. Two hallmarks of the Bottom Line program are intensive postsecondary advising beginning at the end of junior year and an emphasis on building application lists with institutions that are both affordable and offer completion rates that are relatively higher than their peers.
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Join NCAN’s state partners from Kentucky and West Virginia for a discussion on replicable, state-wide approaches to boosting FAFSA and financial aid completion. Presenters will highlight the strategies that have proven most effective in their states, in addition to pitfalls to avoid and lessons learned along the way. Attendees will walk away with actionable ideas, tools, and insights they can adapt to strengthen FAFSA completion efforts in their own... Details
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Helping students envision themselves as successful college-goers and future professionals is critical to fostering postsecondary success. In this second webinar of our series with Dr. Mandy Savitz-Romer, we’ll dive into the concept of future-oriented identities and why they matter in college access and success.
Dr. Savitz-Romer will explore how students develop their sense of self and how their identities evolve in response to their goals, environments, and interactions. ... Details
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Understanding what motivates students to pursue and persist in college can transform how we design programs and provide support. In this third installment of our webinar series, Dr. Mandy Savitz-Romer will unpack the science of motivation and how it shapes students’ college-going behaviors.
From intrinsic motivation to external incentives, Dr. Savitz-Romer will highlight how practitioners can help students connect their current efforts to their long-term goals. This... Details
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This virtual training is designed to help college access and success professionals who are working with or considering working with justice-impacted students (JIPs) develop a deeper understanding of trauma and stigma and how they affect student success in higher education. Dr. Zoë Mandel will engage participants in discussions, case studies, and interactive activities to explore practical coaching strategies that foster trust, empowerment, and advocacy for JIPs.
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For students with learning differences, the true cost of college goes beyond tuition and standard fees. Many institutions charge extra for critical support services, creating financial barriers that can impact access and persistence.
Join the team from Beacon College, an institution designed with curriculum and support services to serve students with learning differences, as they unpack hidden costs and provide strategies to help professionals better guide families in... Details
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Helping students reach college is just the beginning—supporting them to stay on course once they get there is equally important. In the final webinar of our series with Dr. Mandy Savitz-Romer, we’ll focus on the essential role of self-regulation in college access and success.
Self-regulation—the ability to manage emotions, set goals, stay organized, and persist through setbacks—is a critical, teachable skill that underpins student success. Dr. Savitz-Romer will explore... Details
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Back for our third year, the 2025 Application Szn Kickoff! Just like last year, we're excited to bring you a three for the price of one webinar to kick off application season! Featuring a dynamic panel from Common App, the Common Black College Application, and Coalition for College, these three experts will be highlighting what's new with their respective platforms this year and are ready to help equip you and your students with the tools to get an early start on this application... Details
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As states prepare for upcoming budget cycles, effective advocacy will be key to protecting and expanding investments in public higher education and need-based aid. Join NCAN members from Arizona, Maine, and Texas to hear how they’ve successfully navigated state budget processes, advanced policies, and secured funding to help put higher education within reach for students and families.
This webinar will also introduce NCAN’s updated State Policy Advocacy Toolkit,... Details
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Most states now incorporate college, career, and/or military readiness (CCMR) as part of their federal or state accountability reporting, which is important for making sure that our systems and schools are really preparing students for their next, best steps after high school. However, how states measure that readiness varies widely. Additionally, research tells us that the readiness indicators themselves do not uniformly align or associate with actual postsecondary outcomes. On this ... Details
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With ongoing changes and challenges in federal higher education policy, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) team is working hard to keep you informed, provide opportunities for advocacy, and target our efforts in the areas where we have the greatest opportunity for impact. Join us for Beltway Buzz, a peer-exchange series for NCAN members to get the run-down on recent policy updates, share intel, and strategize about how to respond effectively.
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The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) recently issued updated FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, guidance for mixed-status families for leaders and practitioners to continue to support this population of students during an increasingly complex financial aid and admissions season.
Join Mayra Valle, a former student from a mixed-status family turned college advisor and curriculum expert for a timely session on this topic. Valle will share a... Details
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Welcome to part III in our series on building and maintaining community-based organization (CBO) and higher ed institution partnerships!
Moderated by our very own Program Associate (and HBCU grad!) Simone Pringle, we’re highlighting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) partnerships! Achieve Atlanta and their partners at Savannah State University and Spelman College will share best practices and lessons learned on their journey to partnership. Be sure to bring ... Details
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