Now that it's April, we need to make sure we are supporting seniors with making their final decisions. Being accepted into college is not the same as being enrolled into college. Students should complete the following this month:

As a part of our Senior Admitted Days, seniors can join us virtually on 4/19 from 3-5 PM to discuss understanding award letters and college 101. Being able to afford college is a huge piece in the puzzle and we want students to fully understand the financial responsibility they take on when they choose a school or program.

College Decision Day is rapidly approaching and we want to know what your school is up to!

Please complete the survey below and let us know if you will be planning a school event and if you need support from DCAN.

If you need support with planning an event either in person or virtual with your students, check out Better Make Room's College Signing Day toolkit. You can find event planning guides, zoom backgrounds, social media graphics, and more.

Through the unique challenges, seniors deserve to celebrate their accomplishments and future beyond high school.

College Decision Day is May 1, but that doesn't mean it's too late for students who haven't yet applied!

In an effort to encourage more students to apply to college, MCAN is promoting Spring Application Week.

During the week of April 19-23, many Michigan colleges and universities will waive application fees to remove this potential barrier to prospective students. If you know of seniors who are still unsure about their postsecondary paths, please encourage them to apply!

The $40,000 Complete Your Journey scholarship consists of six college planning steps laid out in the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program. The six simple steps include actions all students can take to get into college, such as building a college list, filling out a FAFSA form, and applying to schools that are the right fit. Completing each step earns a chance for a $500 scholarship; completing all six earns students a chance to win $40,000 for their college education. Research shows that completing these six steps can help clarify the complex college planning process, especially for low-income and first-generation students.

The program is now open to students from the class of 2022. They can get started by going to cb.org/bigfuture and make a starter list of six colleges they’re interested in. Students have until June 30 to complete this first step and earn a chance for a $500 scholarship. Students who complete this and all the remaining steps will be eligible for the next $40,000 Complete Your Journey scholarship, which will be awarded in spring 2022.