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New council brings diverse voices together to strengthen college access program development across Mississippi.
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Hickory Flat Attendance Center is one of only 27 schools nationwide honored by ACT®’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) for…
A well-planned college fair can open doors for students, providing them with invaluable resources and connections for their future. By…
Here are three of the best free FAFSA resources that can help make the financial aid journey more straightforward.
This new tool delivers inspiring stories from role models across the Magnolia State, along with actionable tools and educational opportunities…
This year's FAFSA is officially open, here's a step-by-step guide to getting started.
College Countdown Mississippi has recognized several high schools as 2024 Schools of Excellence for their exceptional support in preparing students…
Providing education professionals with tips to get through this upcoming FAFSA cycle and work on restoring trust in the students…
WHEF’s Get2College Program launched the Sweet Magnolia Bus Tour during the Summer of 2024 to address the need for ongoing education and…
Four steps you can do as a student or parent of a high school senior to prepare for the FAFSA…
Here are examples of what states and schools across the nation do to ensure no student is left behind when…
How do K-12 districts cultivate the conditions that lead to schools’ enduring implementation of effective and equitable advising programs and…
Read about common FAFSA myths and truths.
In this blog post, we discuss various resources available at both high school and university levels to empower and uplift…
In this blog post, we'll explore essential yet practical steps and strategies that can be used when working with students…
In 2022-2023 Mississippi school districts identified 6,397 students who met the McKinney-Vento Act definition of homeless students.
Today, high school advisors have either already completed or are nearing the end of their school year-long contracts. After a…
This summer, far more high schools must consider offering summer support to turn the tide on FAFSA completion and ensure…
Did you know that 80% of students will change their major during college, perhaps even 2-3 times?
Get2College is hosting a FREE summer college campus tour series for Mississippi college advisors.
Blog, Press
Biloxi-based high school is one of 27 schools in the country recognized for efforts to help high school students apply…
Understanding the current data on FAFSA completion in Mississippi
When students spend time in class learning about postsecondary options and applications, they’re able to make more informed choices about…
The US Department of Education just announced that it made corrections on the FAFSA software to allow contributors without Social…
What students and families need to know when navigating their financial aid award letters.
Learn how to prepare young people for the transition to postsecondary education and a successful career during a time when…
When it comes to FAFSA season, remember: we are all in this together, and we will all get through this…
The 2024-25 FAFSA will open by December 31, but there are essential things to know before you begin!
Federal Student Aid Application Expected to Open by December 31
We are now less than one month away from the opening of the Better FAFSA!
Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to better guide your students on their college journey. Whether you're a seasoned…
While it is possible to create an FSA ID and fill out the FAFSA in the same day, it is…
The FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 changed the financial aid landscape, redefining how students access and apply for federal assistance.
Mississippi’s class of 2023 finished with a year-over-year change in FAFSA completions of 1.5%, which ranked 37th nationally. By percent…
Borrowing a page from every commencement speech ever written, that K-12 culmination is also a new beginning and, for many,…
With graduation approaching, there are a few final ways that we can best support students during this life transition. Check…
High school seniors are receiving college financial aid offers, and the student and family may need some assistance deciphering the…
On Tuesday, March 21, the U.S. Department of Education hosted a briefing and shared an electronic announcement that the 2024-25…
Help your seniors avoid summer melt! Nationally, an estimated 10-40% of high school students with the intention to enroll in college never…
Learning what is current in the industry or the field can be time-consuming and frustrating. Luckily the National College Attainment…
New report shows that Mississippi could gain over $376 million annually in increased tax revenue and decreased social services spending…
Redesign Mississippi’s Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and Reform the Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students (HELP).
Caroline Doglio, Program Associate, National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
A new year is upon us, a time for personal or…
Why does my high school need National Student Clearinghouse data? The latest blog post from the National College Attainment Network…
In Mississippi, students are four times more likely to enroll in college if they file the Free Application for Student…
Announcement
Student Loan Debt Relief is Blocked Courts have issued orders blocking the student debt relief program. As a result, at…
With the hustle and bustle that comes with a new school year, it can be hard to stay on top…
Create your back to school checklist.
Whether fit and match are new friends or old standbys for you, NCAN has a series of resources specifically designed…
Hear from our February 2022 Topic Tuesday Webinar expert, Bill DeBaun as he shares in our guest blog about the…
Stories
Get2College provides my students, their families, and our school with practically unlimited college-going resources.
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The Foundation Review
TIME Magazine
I set a goal to have every one of my students placed in college or a trade before the class…
From professional development opportunities to helping us prepare our students for the next phase of their lives, G2C is there…
G2C prepares me to prepare my students for their next step--be it 4 year university, community college, military, trade school…
"Keep the fire burning; there is always more work to be done in education."
Get2College was a wonderful resource that helped break down the college planning process.
Be humble at all times. Push yourself so that you can have pride but go easy on yourself when you…
College is for growth, and you'll figure it out. Give yourself some grace and stop worrying about life five years…
Thanks to college, I have the belief that anything can happen—that I can pursue the things I love.
April 24, 2022
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College student and Get2College Corps member Meghan Nguyen has been awarded…
April 7, 2022
After seventeen years at the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF), Ann Hendrick…
College Signing Days celebrate students’ paths to college to encourage all students to see college as an option, whether at…
College admissions letters are rolling in for many students across the country, and financial aid offers will be right behind…
If your school district is looking to strengthen the college and career readiness class and college attainment, this resource is…
October 22, 2021
Five students have been selected as Fellows of the Woodward Hines Education Foundation, to explore…
How can you as a mentor, counselor, advisor, or community member help your student(s) succeed in college?
As we round into the spring and FAFSA completion continues to ramp up, students and those who serve them may…
This release is the latest in a series of NCAN resources aimed at K-12 district and school leaders, school counselors,…
Washington Post
TJ McIntosh was scanning his Twitter feed when he found out he had been awarded a coveted Jack Kent Cooke (JKC)…
Since 1944, the GI Bill has offered qualifying veterans and their family members money to cover all or some of…
For many college-bound high school students and adults, the ACT® is a rite of passage required by most community and…