Montana College Access Network

The Mission of the Montana College Access Network (MCAN) is to support, serve, and enhance our affiliate members in their efforts to increase post-secondary education participation and completion for all Montanans.

Areas Served

MCAN is a statewide organization.

Impact

While MCAN is a statewide organization many of our largest affiliate members are located here in Helena. Some of those members include Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Public Instruction, Office of Commisions of Higher Education, GEAR UP, Reach Higher Montana, MT Aspire, TRiO, Helena College.

Project / Needs

While MCAN receives some supposrt from affiliate members, over time MCAN seeks to be able to provide more professional development experiences for its members, and ensure its long-term sustainability. Current priorities include conducting the annual MCAN conference and setting up possible financial record keeping services since we now also have a new advocacy grant from NCAN.

Other Fundraising

While MCAN receives some supposrt from affiliate members, over time MCAN seeks to be able to provide more professional development experiences for its members, and ensure its long-term sustainability. Current priorities include conducting the annual MCAN conference and setting up possible financial record keeping services since we now also have a new advocacy grant from NCAN.

How Will The Funds Be Used

Funds from the AFCN would be used to support the annual MCAN conference. The conference
is intended to bring together several stakeholders and provide training and opportunities to share best practices.