Today’s blog post comes from Taylor Aguilera, a tenacious first-generation college student and working mom of two. Taylor will graduate in December from Hillsborough Community College with her Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Our goal is to highlight other students, community volunteers, donors and higher education advocates in the future, in order to…
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The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has wrapped up the 2019 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). According to FCAN, through the end of March, 72 schools representing 27 counties across Florida met the campaign’s goal to increase…
Read MoreDonors, students, alumni, community partners and college leadership celebrated the awarding of over $1.8 million in scholarships during the 2018-19 academic year at the St. Petersburg College Foundation’s 20th Annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon on March 27. Ronelia Bailey, an SPC student and Fuse scholarship recipient, was a featured speaker at the luncheon. The Fuse degree…
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Across the state, millions of Floridians have completed some college credits, but stopped short of earning a diploma. According to U.S. Census data, at least 250,000 adults in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties (age 25-64) have started a degree or high-quality credential but have not completed their post-secondary education – a significant portion of the available…
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Image credit: St. Pete Catalyst Dr. Tonjua Williams, president of St. Petersburg College and member of LEAP Tampa Bay’s vision council, recently shared her thoughts on improving workforce readiness in Tampa Bay. During the March Vinoy Business Alliance luncheon, Williams presented her plan to create an “integrated educational ecosystem” in Pinellas county, focused on connecting…
Read MoreNavigating the road to college can be challenging for any student. But young people in the foster care system experience unique circumstances that can make completing an education after high school even more difficult. While progress has been made at the federal and state level in helping with the transition from foster care to independence,…
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Public high schools around the Tampa Bay area are participating in a challenge to increase completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – hosting financial aid awareness events, working with students and parents one-on-one, and helping to identify students who need to correct errors on their form that could prevent them from…
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Tampa Bay’s postsecondary degree attainment rate continues to outpace Florida’s, according to new information released by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN). Including an estimated 8 percent of adults with a relevant workforce certificate, the Tampa Bay region’s overall postsecondary attainment rate – as of the end of the 2017 school year – stands at 51.3 percent.…
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Opening today at Largo High School and later this spring at Armwood High School in Seffner, LEAP 4 College Centers will offer personalized college and career planning assistance to students. Trained volunteers will help students identify career interests and navigate the options for education and training after high school. Students can get help with tasks…
Read MoreThe University of South Florida has been recognized as the number one producer of Fulbright Scholars in the United States for 2018-2019 by the Chronicle of Higher Education. With 12 Fulbright scholars, USF was the only institution in the U.S. to have 10 or more scholars this academic year. This is the second time USF…
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