Local FAFSA Challenge Winners Announced
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has wrapped up the 2019 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for …
The Florida College Access Network (FCAN) has wrapped up the 2019 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a statewide campaign to increase the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for …
Image credit: St. Pete Catalyst Dr. Tonjua Williams, president of St. Petersburg College and member of LEAP Tampa Bay’s vision council, recently shared her thoughts on improving workforce readiness in …
LEAP in the News: SPC president shares plan for workforce development, education Read More »
Public high schools around the Tampa Bay area are participating in a challenge to increase completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – hosting financial aid awareness …
Tampa Bay’s postsecondary degree attainment rate continues to outpace Florida’s, according to new information released by the Florida College Access Network (FCAN). Including an estimated 8 percent of adults with a relevant …
On the climb: Tampa Bay’s postsecondary attainment rate surpasses 51 percent Read More »
The University of South Florida has been recognized as the number one producer of Fulbright Scholars in the United States for 2018-2019 by the Chronicle of Higher Education. With 12 …
LEAP in the News: USF top producer of Fulbright Scholars Read More »
For many students, attending a four-year college is the natural next step following high school. But countless career opportunities exist outside of the traditional university pathway. Depending on the type …
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A major milestone has been reached in helping local students attain a bachelor’s degree. Almost a year ahead of schedule, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and LEAP Tampa Bay’s …
Hillsborough Community College has been awarded a one-time grant from the Lumina Foundation, which will be used to bolster existing racial justice programming at the college. HCC is one of 19 …
Hillsborough Community College Receives Grant to Advance Racial Justice and Equity Read More »
LEAP Tampa Bay recently released new data that uncovers what the greatest factors are in regards to postsecondary access and attainment in Pinellas County. Kimberly Lent, senior research associate at …
This report looks at a wide range of statistics on how well Pinellas County students are doing and how many are going on to earn a college degree or …