Virginia College Access Network (VirginiaCAN)

Did you hear about the latest news from Harvard? Harvard is now offering free tuition for students whose families make less than $200K and will pay for nothing (tuition along with other expenses such as food and housing) for students whose families make less than $100K! Please visit https://lnkd.in/eUe9yAdG for additional information. #Harvard #FinancialAid

From our friends at Virginia Association of Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA): The 2025 VASFAA Conference is coming up quickly! We are looking for help at the Registration Table welcoming attendees and handing out name badges. If you are new to VASFAA and/or a first-time attendee, please consider this as a VERY EASY way to get involved!!! It's an easy commitment during the conference and a great 1st step in meeting others and giving back to VASFAA!!! Please visit https://lnkd.in/ehySjevX to learn more about the conference and visit https://bit.ly/VASFAAVol to sign up for a date and time that you can help! See you at the conference!!! Yvonne and Kathleen, Membership Co-Chairs

From our friends at UVA: I am pleased to announce that the second annual First-Generation Symposium will be held on the Grounds at UVA on May 22. Please see the attached save the date for more information. Further details regarding the agenda, speakers, and registration will be shared in the coming weeks. If you know colleagues who would benefit from attending, please feel free to share this email with them. You can also request that we send the invitation to them directly—please share their contact details. We look forward to your participation and hope you will join us. Best regards, Shaun Mooney Executive Director - First Generation Student Success Centennial Scholars Valley Scholars

From our friends at Roadtrip Nation: #NewOpportunity Alert! Ever considered what wellbeing really looks like for you and your community—and what it CAN look like for everyone in the future? Come hit the road this August on our Mental Health & Wellbeing Roadtrip, made possible by Pinterest, LSP Family Foundation, and lululemon! We're sending three young people on a road trip across the country to explore what possibilities are out there to create greater wellbeing for all—and we want YOU to be a part of it! If you are: ?? 18+ years old ??? At the beginning of your school or career journey ?? Interested in mental health and wellbeing ?? Eager to explore how you can help others across the many facets of wellbeing (emotional, mental, physical, and social) We want to hear from you! Apply now: https://rtn.is/wellbeing Applications are open now through April 27th, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST). If you know someone who might be a good fit, please share this opportunity with them! #RoadtripNation #Wellbeing #ApplyNow

?? Celebrating Women's History Month! ?? This month, we honor the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history. From trailblazers in science and technology to leaders in social justice and the arts, women have shaped our world in countless ways. Let's take this time to recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. ??? #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #CelebrateHerStory

How do you use your time and talent to make a difference? Share your experience through the 2025 Virginia Community Engagement Index survey today! The Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI) is a comprehensive study to understand the state of service, volunteerism, and civic action in Virginia. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is partnering with Serve Virginia to ensure that voices from our community are heard and that our perspectives are represented in the survey. Your input will help shape not only our local efforts but also inform statewide initiatives for a more connected and engaged Virginia. Insights from this survey are used to help award grant funds to priorities Virginians care about, promote and support opportunities for people to get involved in their community, and more. Visit https://ServeVirginia.org to learn more. SURVEY LINK: https://lnkd.in/em76cKAs

Hello VirginiaCAN Community, Just a friendly reminder to sign up for a VCAN 2025 Conference sub-committee! If you're interested in helping plan, organize, and execute this year’s conference, we’d love to have you join us. ? Deadline to sign up: Friday, March 7, 2025 ? First meeting: Friday, April 18, 2025 (2:00–3:00 PM via Zoom) ? Conference Dates & Location: December 3–5, 2025 | Hotel Madison, Harrisonburg, VA We are still looking for both sub-committee chairs and general members, so if you're interested in taking on a leadership role, let us know! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ewdFPr5Q If you have any questions, please reach out to Jazmin ([email protected]) or Monyette ([email protected]).

From our friends at Level Up Virginia: Level Up Virginia would like to speak to you, as part of our effort to make sure our website, https://levelupvirginia.org, meets the needs of students exploring their options after high school. As a thank you for your time as a participant, everyone who participates in an interview will receive a $25 Visa or MasterCard gift card. What Is Level UP Virginia? Level Up Virginia (LUV) is a statewide initiative led by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Our mission is to increase postsecondary readiness, enrollment and completion for all students in the Commonwealth. We’re committed to making college access information easily understandable and accessible for students of all backgrounds. We wish to speak with middle and high school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors and other educators who help these students explore their options for after high school. If you fall into any of those categories and are interested in joining us for a one-on-one, online conversation, please answer this required survey (https://bit.ly/4bo1EEW). Thank you! The Level Up Virginia Team

From our friends at Chesterfield Education Foundation: INNOVATION GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Open to all CCPS educators and staff. How will you be impactful, inspirational, and innovative with your grant?! To learn more about this opportunity, please visit: https://champ.ly/BEuhrakz APPLICATION CLOSES APRIL 7, 2025