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The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is the newest State of Michigan scholarship program that has the potential to impact more students than any other State scholarship program! High school students and parents interested in learning more are encouraged to register for an informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Participants will be able to gather the following information: · Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements · Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts · Important action items for students and families · Additional resources and program information All sessions are free of charge and open to the public.
Please register for one session only, as space is limited. Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
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DCAN College Bound Mini Grants
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College-going Culture Elements
- College Talk - Clear communication about what it takes for college access and success. Conversations take place in ongoing manner, and teachers and administrators share their own experiences.
- Information & Resources - Students have access to comprehensive and up-to-date resources. Faculty are aware of available information and incorporate into daily classroom practices.
- Comprehensive Counseling Model - Entire counseling & advising team serve as college counselors so that all decisions about coursework and career options are made with postsecondary goals in mind.
- Family/Adult Advocate Involvement - Family and or Adult advocates are provided with information about the college application process and encouraged to view the student's “college materials.”
- College Partnerships - Creating strong partnerships with local colleges and universities so that students can take courses, visit campuses, etc.
Applicants are required to receive a letter of support from the Principal and attend two to four virtual coaching sessions identifying programming associated with the selected college-going element(s) and the intended outcomes. The ultimate goal of the College Bound Mini Grant Program is to provide the support and knowledge needed to shape the college-going culture within the school by increasing baseline data in college/HS enrollment, graduation rates, PSAT/SAT scores, FAFSA/Financial Awareness, and/or Persistence.
The College Bound Mini Grant Program will support building a project plans up to a total of $2500 per school per approved program/initiative. Up to (8) middle and or high schools will be selected. The grant period is for March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023.
To apply for the College Bound Mini Grant Program please complete the following questions. The application allows editing post submission and the ability to submit responses via document upload at the end of form. If you choose to upload please include all questions being uploaded to one document.
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Student Transition & Engagement Program Coaches Application
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CALLING ALL College Access Professionals, earn $5,000 |
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As a response to the continuing enrollment declines caused by the Covid-19 crisis, the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit College Access Network are scaling our summer melt efforts for the region’s students. We are hiring Regional STEP (Student Transition Engagement Program) coaches with the experience and knowledge to navigate the support mechanisms that are necessary to address any student’s case. Regional STEP coaches will be hired in Detroit, Wayne County (outside of Detroit), Oakland County, and Macomb County. Please review the details for this position below and share this opportunity with anyone in your network you feel would be a good fit for this role.
The Opportunity Regional STEP coaches will be hired to address the needs in Detroit and the Tri-county area. These coaches will be responsible for reaching out to schools/organizations in their respective county to create awareness for summer support. The coaches will also support the class of 2023 students via virtual meetings, texts, and emails to aid in completion of next steps to ensure successful enrollment. Summer support for students will cover the following topics, which are informed by important milestones in the college matriculation process:
- College applications
- Financial aid
- Financial planning
- Housing/food/transportation
- Enrollment transition
We anticipate that Regional STEP coaches will work with a caseload of up to 250 students. Summer support/outreach will run from April 3 - August 18th. Coaches will receive $5,000 over the duration of the summer.
If you're interested in supporting the class of 2023 through the college transition process to aid in increasing college enrollment and matriculation.
Eligibility questions should be directed to: Detroit specific: Ashley Terry, Ed.D. (email: aterry@detroitcan.org) Tri-county specific: Ezella McPherson, Ph.D. (email: emcpherson@detroitchamber.com)
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Support
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Students and Families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching resources
There will be no Virtual College Financial Aid Night for the month of January. However, if you missed any, please check out the virutal aid recap below. Stay tuned for 2023 Virtual Financial Aid Night dates. |
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Professional Development Opportunites |
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MCAN School Counselor Professional Development Winter/Spring Series
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One of MCAN's strategic priorities is to provide professional development opportunities to those who work directly with students and families in the college-going process — especially school counselors. We believe school counselors are poised to lead the charge in ensuring students are socially, academically, logistically, and financially prepared for postsecondary education. To support this priority, MCAN has provided dedicated professional development designed for school counselors since 2013.
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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarship Application
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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is now accepting scholarship applications! Students only need to submit one application to be considered for all scholarship funds.
The deadline to register for the scholarship portal is February 15, 2023. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2023.
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Michigan College Month Data Submission
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If your school or organization is signed up to participate in College Bound Michigan, a suite of initiatives designed to build and support college-going culture and outcomes, your Michigan College Month data was due on December 15, 2022. If you have not submitted your data already, you're in luck because the data submission deadline has been extended to January 15, 2023! To submit, log into your CBMI portal that you created when you registered.
If you need support submitting your Michigan College Month data, please email Ashley Lane-Barrett @ alane@detroitcan.org to set up a support session.
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School Counselors' Power to Impact Mental Health Challenges in Districts |
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Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Time: 2:30-3pm.
Presenter: Angela Shields, Michigan Virtual Supporting the mental health of students and families is a challenge many schools face every day, and social and emotional learning support is available for your district. Join this engaging and practical webinar from Michigan Cares for resources on life skills and staff professional development, created in partnership with statewide leaders. You will also access expert-curated online lessons for students and families through a freely available and customizable solution
This webinar has been submitted for .5 General SCECH
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DCAN Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
1-on-1 Support and More |
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Need more guidance and support with developing and implementing systems and processes at your school/organization, we are here to help you! Specializing in College Access and Success, FAFSA Completion, supporting students to and through college. for schools and organizations. Please contact Daniel Valentine at dvalentine@detroitcan.org for additional questions.
In the mid-70s, the average cost to attend a 2-year public college was completely covered by the maximum Pell Grant. In 2018-19, it only covered 56%. Community College Journal looks at the issue and how advocates are pushing to #DoublePell and make college affordable for more students.
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DCAN’s Upcoming Professional Development Schedule
Please Register in Advance DCAN continues to provide professional development through our Detroit Successful Transitioning Resources & Initiatives Virtual Education Series (STRIVES) events. These opportunities will offer useful resources on FAFSA Completion and College Access that will provide one hour for each of following content areas: This month we will feature the following:
Detroit DCAN STRIVES Detroit STRIVES February 9, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00PM · College Access
Michigan State University College Connection. · FAFSA Strategy
FAFSA Verification Processes & Support for students
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Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling Annual Conference |
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MACAC is now accepting session proposals for the 2023 MACAC Annual Conference, Navigating Uncharted Waters, March 9-10 at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids.
Proposals will be accepted through Jan. 24, 2023. Presentation priorities include, but are not limited to, diversity/inclusion and access, technology, professional and personal development, and current legislative work related to college access. Collaboration across professions, organizations and institutions is encouraged. |
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