Check out the new MI College Match

One fact that I want you all to share is that most colleges in Michigan offer fee waivers during College Month in October to encourage students to apply to as many colleges as they can. Another way to save money is to apply using the Common App.

This fall, MCAN is rolling out a new tool, MICollegeMatch, that not only is free, but it actually helps students with the right GPA get matched with colleges. The student will have potential direct admissions with more than 30 participating colleges and universities.

We kicked off Application Month with our annual Wear Your College Gear Day on September 18th. Thanks to everyone who posted their words of encouragement to students on #WhyApply.

It is also College Fair Season. Our biggest fair locally will be on Wednesday, October 21st at LCC. Over 50 colleges and universities will be there so you will definitely find one that is a good match and fit for you! Check out our calendar to see other opportunities in both Clinton and Eaton counties.

I hope you are all starting to do your VOTING plan for November 3. We have kicked off a Voter Engagement Campaign called #FirstGen-FirstVote. You can look at your personal ballot, find your polling place, register to vote and order an absentee ballot at the Michigan Voter Information Center. Please encourage at least one first generation voter to use their vote as their voice on election day!

Happy Voting!

Michele Strasz, CapCAN Executive Director, strasz@capcan.org

#WhyApply Day

September 18th kicked off College Application Season with #WhyApply Day.

CapCAN employees, United Way of South Central Michigan, and community partners shared their reasons to apply to post-secondary education.

Jonathan Rosewood wants you to apply! (Click image to watch)

PBS News Hour:

Degree in three: Why more colleges are speeding up graduation timelines

As costs of obtaining a four-year degree continue to rise, students and colleges have taken to a faster path to graduation

Watch

Michigan State University expands Spartan Tuition Advantage

The Spartan Tuition Advantage covers the full cost of tuition for all Pell Grant–eligible students who have a family income of $75,000 or less.

Prospective students must apply to MSU, be admitted and fill out the FAFSA to receive the free tuition benefit.

Learn More

The 2027-28 FAFSA Form

Has Launched!

The first step to be considered/qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is to file the FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid). The 2027-28 form is for students attending a post-secondary institution in Fall 2027-Spring 2028.

If you have questions about the FAFSA, ask your high school's college advisor or counselor or email us at collegequestions@capcan.org.

File the 2027-28 FAFSA

MSU James Madison College

PRIME Leadership Program:

Expanding from Greater Lansing

to include Eaton and Clinton Counties

The Pre-Residential Immersive Madison Experience (PRIME) Leadership Program at the MSU James Madison College is a week-long opportunity for high schoolers to explore careers in public affairs. This is also an opportunity for students to get a taste for what life as a MSU JMC student is like!

The 2027 PRIME Leadership Academy will take place during Ingham County's spring break (March 29 to April 2, 2027).

Apply to PRIME 2027