The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equity in postsecondary attainment, particularly for students from low-income families, first-generation college students, and students of color. NCAN works to build, strengthen, and empower communities and organizations focused on helping students access, persist in, and complete higher education.
Higher education access and affordability, federal and state financial aid policy, FAFSA simplification and completion initiatives, college completion strategies, data transparency in education, and policies that promote postsecondary equity and economic mobility
Philanthropic foundation grants, membership dues, corporate sponsorships, and federal and private grants
Member college access and success organizations nationwide, partnerships with foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Lumina Foundation, and collaborations with higher education and policy advocacy groups
Non-profit organization
