AzCAN News & Updates

November 2023

2023 Lunch & Learn Series

Join us as Bill DeBaun, Senior Director of Data and Strategic Initiatives at NCAN, walks us through upcoming changes to the FAFSA. We will also be sharing training opportunities before the Better FAFSA opens in December 2023.

View full series schedule

Upcoming Events

Webinar: New FAFSA Database Enhancements and Updates

November 16th at 10:00 am

Learn the latest updates and enhancements in Arizona's FAFSA database, Arizona College Connect. Discover the powerful features of the system and learn how to leverage your student-level FAFSA data for strategic outreach to high school seniors. Register here.

Educational Resource Open House

December 2nd from 12:00 to 4:00 pm

Learn about the services and resources offered by College Depot and community partners. Register Here.

Arizona ACT Conference

December 12th from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, hosted at Arizona State University Memorial Union

Gain new perspectives, expand your knowledge, and find solutions to problems facing the education and workforce landscape in the state. Register Here.

Student Expedition Program

STEP is hiring Student Success Advisors in Phoenix and Tucson.

Work directly with high achieving, low-income, first-generation college-bound high school students and their parents in the metropolitan Phoenix area:

Jenn's Corner

The FAFSA Calling Campaign is gearing up, and we need your help! By participating, you will join a statewide initiative that sends reminders to high school seniors in Arizona, urging them to submit their FAFSA. The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) will provide training for all volunteers. Sign up now for our December 14th virtual training session. Email Roxanne at ABOR with any questions.

NCAN 2023 Conference

Over 40 Arizona college access professionals attended the National College Attainment Network’s 2023 conference in Dallas, Texas. The event provided the opportunity to learn about FAFSA efforts across the country, CCR-inspired work, student mental health and wellness, and the use of data to inform quality programs and projects. Check out this wrap up article with highlights from the 2023 NCAN Conference.

If you are not already a member of NCAN, learn more and consider joining to have access to resources, training, and professional development opportunities!

Dr. Jennifer Murphy,

Senior Director, Attainment and AzCAN