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  6. <description><![CDATA[ NCAN offers members various in-person and online professional development and networking opportunities throughout the year. NCAN events are free or discounted for members and may require members to  sign in  for applicable rates. Click on the event for additional details and to register.  Did you miss a NCAN webinar? Members may  sign in  to view past webinar recordings on the  Webinar Archives .  ]]></description>
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  8. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  12. <title>Beltway Buzz: A Discussion of the Reconciliation Bill and its Impact on College Access and Success</title>
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  15. <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/Beltway_Buzz_-_July_2025__3_.png" /></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">With ongoing changes and challenges in federal higher education policy, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) team is working hard to keep you informed, provide opportunities for advocacy, and target our efforts in the areas where we have the greatest opportunity for impact. Join us for&nbsp;</span><i style="background-color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;">Beltway Buzz,&nbsp;</i><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">a peer-exchange series for NCAN members to get the run-down on recent policy updates, share intel, and strategize about how to respond effectively.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span data-teams="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">This event is for NCAN members only.&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/Membership" style="box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent;">here</a><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Presenters:</span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #ffffff;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Catherine Brown</span>&nbsp;- Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy, NCAN</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">MorraLee Keller</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b>&nbsp;- </b>Senior Consultant, NCAN</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong>Karen McCarthy</strong> - Vice President of Public Policy and Federal Relations, NASFAA</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong>Doug Steiger</strong> - Principal, DSteiger Consulting</span></li></ul>]]></description>
  16. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  19. <title>Does Direct Admissions Work? Insights and Strategies from the Field</title>
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  22. <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/Direct_Admissions.png" style="width: 900px; height: 506px;" /></p><p>As more states and institutions implement direct admissions as a college awareness and matriculation strategy, questions remain about best practices to ensure effectiveness of these policies. This webinar will bring together speakers from the national, state, and local levels to explore best practices for implementation to streamline the college application process. Attendees will hear about the partnerships that make direct admissions possible, the logistical challenges involved and how to navigate them, and the effects these efforts are having on application patterns and postsecondary enrollment.</p><p>Whether you're considering direct admissions for the first time or looking to refine an existing model, this conversation will take a look at what’s happening in the field and what it takes to translate policy into meaningful outcomes.</p><p><strong>Presenters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Winn Decker</strong>, Senior Manager of State Initiatives, Common App</li><li><strong>Sara Scudder</strong>, College and Career Access Officer, Idaho State Board of Education</li><li><strong>Briana Hagelgans</strong>, Director of K-12 and Postsecondary, UP Partnership</li></ul><p><strong>Price:</strong></p><ul><li>Members: <strong>Free</strong></li><li>Non-members: <strong>$99</strong>. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/Membership">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>]]></description>
  23. <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  26. <title>College Affordability Guarantees: Pros, Cons, and Trade-offs to Different Policy Designs</title>
  27. <link>https://www.ncan.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1973473</link>
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  29. <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/College_Affrordability.png" style="width: 900px; height: 507px;" /></p><p>From promise programs to tuition caps and freezes, “Affordability Guarantees” are gaining steam as a way to improve transparency and predictability in college pricing. This webinar will explore the trade-offs inherent in different policy designs. Featuring Drs. Zakiya Ellis and Phil Levine, presenters will discuss Ed Counsel’s new report, “Not Just Financial Aid: Enabling Affordability Guarantees through Tuition Policy,” and provide recommendations for policymakers and advocates.<br /><br /><strong>Presenters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Dr. Zakiya Ellis</strong>, Principal, Education Counsel</li><li><strong>Dr. Phil Levine</strong>, Professor of Economics, Wellesley College</li></ul><p><strong>Price:</strong></p><ul><li>Members: <strong>Free</strong></li><li>Non-members: <strong>$99</strong>. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</li></ul>]]></description>
  30. <pubDate>Wed, 6 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  33. <title>Counselor Week Part I: Application Szn Kickoff Webinar</title>
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  36. <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="https://cdn.ymaws.com/collegeaccess.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/app_szn_2025_edited_for_typo.jpg" style="width: 900px; height: 500px;" /></p><p>Back for our third year, the 2025 Application Szn Webinar is coming! Just like last year, we're excited to bring you a three for the price of one webinar to kick off application season! Featuring a dynamic panel from Common App, the Common Black College Application, and Coalition for College, these three experts will be highlighting what's new with their respective platforms this year and are ready to help equip you and your students with the tools to get an early start on this application season.</p><p>This webinar is <strong>free</strong> to the public. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</p><p><strong>Presenters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Amanda Waite</strong>, Director of Communications and Partnerships, Coalition for College</li><li><strong>Michaela Alcorn</strong>, Manager, Counselor Engagement, Common App</li><li><strong>Robert Mason</strong>, Founder, The Common Black College Application&nbsp;</li></ul><br />]]></description>
  37. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  40. <title>Counselor Week Part II: Finding the Funds Virtual Scholarship Fair</title>
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  43. <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/6.12._Finding_the_Funds_Virt.jpg" /><br /></p><p>Our scholarship providers will present for three 20-minute rounds, with 10 minutes for presenting and 10 minutes for Q&amp;A. You won’t want to miss this!</p><p>Presenting organizations:</p><ul><li>American Indian College Fund</li><li>APIA Scholars</li><li>Point Foundation</li><li>Scholarship America</li><li>TheDream.US</li><li>UNCF</li></ul><p>Click <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hle4xadh5t7bip44kh8zw/Finding-the-Funds-Virtual-Scholarship-Fair-Org-Details-Updated-6.12.25.pdf?rlkey=8ai0buuzmm8h65wcowb258zj2&amp;st=cd5twgv3&amp;dl=0">here</a> to see our speakers and learn a little more about each organization.</p><p>This virtual event is <strong>free to the public</strong>. Click <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a> to explore all member benefits and join NCAN!</p>]]></description>
  44. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  47. <title>Counselor Week Part III: 2026-27 FAFSA Updates</title>
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  50. <description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" src="https://www.ncan.org/resource/resmgr/webinar_archives/sp_webinars/2025/FAFSA_26-27_Updates.2.png" /></p><p>Let’s get ready for an October 1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opening! This webinar will address enhancements for setting up studentaid.gov accounts, beta testing, and changes to the FAFSA form and process. We will also include a comprehensive walk-through of the FAFSA form and share resources available for you and your students.</p><p>Invite your colleagues and bring your FAFSA questions! Representatives from the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) and NCAN will be ready to share information and answer questions.</p><p><strong>Presenters:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>MorraLee Keller</strong>, Senior Consultant, NCAN</li><li><strong>Aaron Lemon-Strauss</strong>, Executive Director, FAFSA Program, FSA</li></ul><p>This webinar is <strong>free </strong>and<strong> open to the public</strong>! Explore NCAN member benefits <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
  51. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  54. <title>Welcome Conference First-Timers!</title>
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This year’s Conference schedule is packed with non-stop networking, learning, knowledge-sharing, and time to explore amazing New Orleans.</span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;">If it’s your first time attending an NCAN Conference in person, or if it’s been a while (can you believe Indianapolis was pre-COVID-19 pandemic?), we want to ensure you have the inside scoop. Join NCAN staff for an exciting look into this year’s event&nbsp;and walk away with the information you need to make the most of your Conference experience!</span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;"><strong>Presenters:</strong></span></p><ul><li class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;"><strong>Zenia Henderson</strong> - Chief Program Officer, NCAN&nbsp;</span></li><li class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;"><strong>David LaNore</strong> - Program Manager, NCAN</span></li></ul><p class="Paragraph SCXW101147237 BCX0" paraid="881116500" paraeid="{f4802da4-556d-40a1-afd9-3f3a7b80e12b}{181}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW101147237 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; line-height: 18px; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; color: windowtext;">This webinar is <strong>free and open to the public</strong>! Check out <a href="https://www.ncan.org/page/MemberBenefits">member benefits</a> and join today!</span></p></div>]]></description>
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