By Colette Hadley, Senior Director of Consulting Services
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The “FINISH Strong” guide is a compilation of NCAN resources to help inform and support community-based college access and success
organizations (CBOs) as they inspire students to complete the enrollment process and attend college in the fall.
NCAN initially published this guide in spring 2021 to encourage CBO leaders and staff working with high school seniors to do everything possible during the crucial spring and summer period to facilitate the essential transition to college. The promising
practices highlighted in the guide are just as relevant now as we strive to assist the class of 2022 seniors.
NCAN has divided the guide into six practice areas:
F: FAFSA completion effort.
I: Innovate using technology.
N: National Student Clearinghouse data as a tool.
I: Involve parents and peers.
S: Strategies to decrease summer melt.
H: Hope and help to connect to resources.
Each section of the guide includes program examples provided by a variety of inventive and resourceful NCAN member organizations. Start thinking now about what practices your organization can expand, modify, or enhance to make sure that your students
will enroll in a postsecondary institution.
Young people across the nation rely on local college and career readiness programs to help prepare them for postsecondary pathways, and they often credit these outstanding programs and engaged staff members as critical components to earning a college
degree.
Thank you for all the ways you are supporting students in reaching their goals.
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