AzCAN News & Updates

November 2024

Get a Jump Start on Registering for a Spring 2025 CAP Training Course!

The CAP Training schedule for the entire school year is now available for individuals to register. All courses are eligible for graduate credit for salary advancement (district determined) OR to resolve the 6-credit certificate renewal requirements for Option B or C.

The remaining fall 2024 CAP Training courses begin on Monday, November 18 so be sure to register ASAP!

• Financial Aid III: The 2025-2026 FAFSA Step-By-Step begins Monday, November 18 - this course contains the most updated 2025-2026 FAFSA content to support students and families on December 1 and beyond!

• Career Development for the 21st Century Workforce - this course explores the workforce landscape, both nationally and in Arizona, to better prepare students for the career exploration process.

• Postsecondary Advising for Special Populations I (January 6-February 2)

• Financial Aid I: Introduction to Financial Aid (January 6-February 2)

• Postsecondary Advising for Special Populations II (February 3-March 2)

• College and Career Advising in the Middle Grades I (March 3-March 30)

• College and Career Advising in the Middle Grades II (March 31-April 27)

•NEW Leveraging Data and Advising Frameworks to Enhance Postsecondary Advising (March 31-April 27)

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Don't Forget to RSVP for the AzCAN Happy Hour & Networking Event!

• When: Friday, November 22, 4:00-5:30 pm

• RSVP

• Where: Helios Education Campus

• Food and beverages will be provided

Capital One Cafe FAFSA Workshop

AzCAN and Ask Benji will host the first Capital One Cafe FAFSA Workshop on Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Encourage your students and families to RSVP or walk-in for FAFSA support!

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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Your FSA ID

This informative webinar held on Tuesday, November 21 at 4:30 pm is designed specifically for Arizona high school students and their families to guide them through the essential steps to create their FSA ID. Please advertise the webinar registration to this webinar widely!

Arizona FAFSA Bootcamp Series

Be sure to register for the last webinar of the series to secure your spot!

Arizona College Connect: New Features and System Enhancements - November 21, 10:00-11:00am

Tips for a Successful FAFSA Cycle - December 3, 10:00-11:00 am

This informative session is designed for Arizona high school counselors, educators and college access professionals to navigate the 2025-26 FAFSA cycle with confidence when assisting students and families. In this webinar, you will learn:

• Essential tips and resources

• Current workarounds

• FAFSA tools

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage directly with our experts during the Q&A session, where you can ask specific questions and receive personalized guidance.

AzCAN FAFSA Resource Hub

Be sure to bookmark this living website that is being updated regularly to include all new resources to support 2025-2026 FSA ID creation and FAFSA completion.

Resource Hub

2024 Arizona ACT Conference

The 2024 Arizona ACT Conference will take place on December 10 at the ASU Tempe campus. This event is an invaluable opportunity to connect with colleagues, forge new relationships, and exchange insights.

2024-2025 Lunch & Learn Series

Join the AzCAN and Ask Benji team for the next workshop in the series on November 20 from 11:30 to 12:30 - we will focus on best practices and innovation in postsecondary advising. Presenters will include Bill DeBaun from NCAN, Dr. Jennifer Murphy, and Andrea Glenn from ADE.

NCAN News/Updates

NCAN Webinar

NCAN is offering a fantastic webinar, open to members and non-members, on December 5 from 12:00-1:00 pm titled Ensuring Students Can Pursue Postsecondary Pathways. Dr. Mandy Savitz-Romer, an esteemed leader in the field, will explore college access and advising through a developmental lens.

2024 Post-Election Breakdown

Join NCAN's Policy Team for a debrief of the 2024 election results and what they could mean for the future of education policy in the upcoming webinar, 2024 Post-Election Breakdown, on Tuesday, November 19 from 12:00-1:00 pm.

NCAN Blog

Check out NCAN's November blog post, Restoring Trust in the FAFSA, for some tips to get you through this upcoming FAFSA cycle and restore trust in the students and families who experienced distress last year.