Florida College Access Network

What Florida College Access Network does

Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and hosted by the University of South Florida System, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The organization leads a collaborative movement to increase postsecondary education access and attainment in Florida, with particular focus on first-generation college students, low-income students, and adult learners. FCAN's core products are programmatic initiatives (Apply Yourself Florida, Florida FAFSA Challenge, Florida College Decision Day, Plan It Florida, First-Gen and Fearless, and the College Ready Florida umbrella), the annual Talent Strong Florida Summit, the State of College Access Dashboard and accompanying research reports, and a network of 18 Local College Access Networks (LCANs) that collectively engage over 700 organizations across 82% of Florida's population. The technology layer is lightweight, centered on data dashboards, policy briefs, and free digital resources rather than proprietary software.

FCAN's business model is that of a non-revenue-generating nonprofit: all initiatives, programs, and resources are provided free of charge to schools, students, and communities, with operating costs funded through grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. Anchor funders include Helios Education Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, with corporate support from NextEra Energy and the Community Foundation Tampa Bay serving as the convening body for one LCAN. Distribution is non-commercial, routed through the LCAN coalition network and direct school adoptions (400+ Florida schools). FCAN has a staff of approximately 8 team members including an Executive Director, Directors of Research/Policy and Network Engagement/Communications, Research Analysts, Policy Analyst, Communications & Initiatives Manager, and Administrative Specialist.

Name

Florida College Access Network

Legal name

Florida College Access Network

Website

https://floridacollegeaccess.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Florida College Access Network is a Tampa-based nonprofit founded in 2012 and hosted by the University of South Florida that coordinates Florida's statewide postsecondary access movement through 18 Local College Access Networks, statewide initiatives, research, and policy advocacy serving first-generation, low-income, and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship, Financial Aid & FAFSA Support Platforms (EDAFAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Financial Aid, Scholarships & FAFSA/CSS Profile Support (EDANAEAI)

Keywords

• College access services
• Education attainment programs
• Community coalition networks
• Postsecondary readiness initiatives
• Education policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: FCAN receives funding from foundations including Helios Education Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Gates Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, and others. These grants support the organization's operations, initiatives, and community network support activities.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate charities and businesses provide sponsorship funding, with supporters including NextEra Energy and other corporate partners. Sponsors also support specific events like the Talent Strong Florida Summit.
3. Individual Donations: FCAN accepts individual donations from supporters who wish to contribute to the organization's mission of expanding college access in Florida.
4. Hosted by University of South Florida: Florida College Access Network is an independent, statewide organization hosted by the University of South Florida System, providing institutional support and infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Florida College Access Network is a statewide nonprofit organization that coordinates college access and success programs, research, and policy advocacy for Florida. It supports 18 Local College Access Networks (LCANs), deploys initiatives such as the Florida FAFSA Challenge and Florida College Decision Day adopted by over 400 schools, and produces data tools like the State of College Access Dashboard. Programs and resources are provided at no cost to students, schools, and community partners.

Product overview

Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is a statewide nonprofit organization (hosted by the University of South Florida) that serves as the central hub of a collaborative movement to ensure every Floridian attains education beyond high school toward a rewarding career. Rather than a single software product, FCAN operates a portfolio of programs and initiatives including: Apply Yourself Florida, Florida FAFSA Challenge, Florida College Decision Day, Plan It Florida, First-Gen and Fearless, and College Ready Florida. These initiatives are supported by a network of 18 Local College Access Networks (LCANs) representing over 700 organizations. FCAN also produces research and policy tools including the State of College Access Dashboard and annual reports. The organization leads the Talent Strong Florida Summit and campaigns to advance Florida's SAIL to 60 goal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apply Yourself Florida Statewide initiative supporting students and families through the college application process, providing guidance and resources for higher education enrollment as part of FCAN's College Ready Florida program.
• Florida FAFSA Challenge Statewide campaign aimed at increasing the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help students secure financial aid for college, supported by a tracking dashboard.
• Florida College Decision Day Statewide initiative that celebrates students' postsecondary decisions and promotes college-going culture in Florida schools, adopted by over 400 schools statewide.
• Plan It Florida Statewide initiative focused on career planning and preparation, helping students map out their educational and career pathways as part of College Ready Florida.
• First-Gen and Fearless Initiative that supports first-generation college students through storytelling, resources, and community building to foster a sense of belonging and provide connections to needed support.
• State of College Access Dashboard Annual interactive dashboard and report that tracks key indicators of college readiness, enrollment, completion, and attainment across Florida, supporting policymakers, educators, and researchers.
• College Ready Florida Umbrella statewide initiative including Florida College Decision Day, Florida FAFSA Challenge, Apply Yourself Florida, Plan It Florida, and First-Gen and Fearless, adopted by over 400 Florida schools to build a college-going culture.
• SAIL to 60 Statewide Attainment Campaign Statewide Strengthening Alignment between Industry and Learning campaign supporting Florida's goal that 60% of adults hold degrees and workforce-relevant credentials by 2030, with FCAN recognized in statute for advancing this work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54.8% of working-age Floridians now hold a postsecondary credential, approaching the 60% SAIL to 60 goal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• State of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019FCAN's work was recognized in Florida statute in 2019 for its role in supporting the state's goal for 60% of Florida adults to hold degrees and credentials by 2030 (SAIL to 60). Partnership involves policy alignment with state education goals.
• University of South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCAN is hosted by the University of South Florida System. Vice President for Student Success Dr. Cynthia DeLuca serves on FCAN's Board of Advisors. USF provides institutional infrastructure and support.
• The Immokalee FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit benefiting children of Immokalee through education, career readiness, and professional development. President & CEO Noemi Y. Perez serves on FCAN's Board of Advisors.
• Miami Dade CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst female president Madeline Pumariega serves on FCAN's Board of Advisors. Partnership supports Miami-Dade college access initiatives.
• Florida Gulf Coast UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVice President and Vice Provost Dr. Paul Dosal serves on FCAN's Board of Advisors. Partnership supports regional college access efforts.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bottom Line: Bottom Line is a national college access and success nonprofit providing one-on-one coaching to first-generation and low-income students, operating as both a direct service provider and a model that complements state networks like FCAN's LCANs.
• StriveTogether: StriveTogether is a national cradle-to-career network of community partnerships that share FCAN's LCAN model of cross-sector local coalitions focused on education and economic mobility outcomes.
• uAspire: uAspire is a national nonprofit focused specifically on financial aid advising and college affordability; its FAFSA completion and financial aid navigation work overlaps directly with FCAN's Florida FAFSA Challenge and Apply Yourself Florida initiatives.
• College Possible: College Possible delivers near-peer coaching and college access programming in multiple states, mirroring FCAN's mission to support first-generation and low-income students through the college application and completion process.
• tnAchieves (Tennessee): tnAchieves is a Tennessee statewide college access and success program that pairs students with mentors and provides last-dollar scholarships, operating as a state-level backbone organization analogous to FCAN's network of LCANs across Florida.

Others

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): JFF is a national nonprofit driving workforce credentialing and postsecondary transformation; it funds and advises state-level attainment initiatives like FCAN's SAIL to 60 work through intermediaries and policy research.

Regional players

• Tennessee SCORE: Tennessee SCORE is a statewide education advocacy and research organization driving Tennessee's postsecondary attainment agenda, structurally analogous to FCAN's role championing Florida's SAIL to 60 goal.
• California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI): CCGI is a California-based nonprofit providing college planning and data tools statewide, comparable to FCAN's State of College Access Dashboard and Apply Yourself Florida initiatives, though operating exclusively in a different state.

Emerging players

• Achieve Escambia: Achieve Escambia is a regional cradle-to-career partnership in Pensacola, Florida; it was previously led by FCAN's current Director of Network Engagement and operates as a county-level LCAN within FCAN's statewide network.

Broad incumbents

• National College Attainment Network (NCAN): NCAN is the national membership organization for college access programs across the U.S., serving as the umbrella body that supports state networks like FCAN; it directly overlaps in college access advocacy, capacity building, and policy research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLCollegeAccess
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FloridaGoal2025
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaCollegeAccessNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-college-access-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/flcollegeaccess

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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