1. SHEEO Conference Kim Kiely, Executive Director National College Access NetworkS

2. What is NCAN? 265 college access programs, centers, statewide networks and supporting members. Active in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Most member programs are community- based, privately funded programs. Statewide networks are supported by public and/or private partnerships.

3. Statewide College Access Networks

4. Statewide Network Activities Coordinate and support the growth and sustainability of existing programs Develop new programs Provide technical assistance and professional development for boards of directors, executive directors & staff Advocacy for policies to support college access and success Direct social marketing campaigns such as KnowHow2GO

5. Other Network Activities Networking among stakeholders Fundraising (private and public funds) Communications (newsletter, e-mail listserv, webinars, websites for members, etc.) Seed grants for local college access programs Technical assistance (research, fundraising, evaluation, etc.) Professional development and training Advocacy Collateral Materials Conferences and workshops

6. Potential Members of a Statewide Network Community-based programs providing one- on-one advising services to students in schools and community centers Federally-funded college access programs including TRIO, GEAR-UP Colleges, universities and campus-based programs

7. More Potential Members of a Statewide Network Lenders, guarantors and secondary market providers Corporations and foundations Scholarship providers Policy makers, state and local agencies and elected officials Researchers focused on issues and initiatives in college access State stakeholders in education, including organizations dedicated to financial aid, admissions, etc.

8. Sample Funding Sources Federal Funds – State GEAR UP Initiative, College Access Challenge Grant State Funds- Board of Regents, Dept. of Ed, Higher Education Commissions, Student Aid Commission Student Loan Agencies- Guaranty Agency, FFELP lender Private Foundations- Lumina, KnowledgeWorks, 3M, St. Paul ’ s, Jack Kent Cooke, Daniels Fund, Quaker, Pepsico

9. How can NCAN help? Demographic research Self assessment tool Access Inventory and Gap Analysis toolkit Networking Technical assistance from NCAN staff Program models Collaboration building

10. NCAN Resources for Statewide Networks Staff technical assistance Program inventory National College Access Program Directory Guidebooks and Training Modules Online catalog of best practices and supporting research Building Blocks online toolkit Conferences Newsletter

11. Partial list of Statewide College Access Networks Ohio Michigan Virginia Iowa New Mexico Minnesota North Carolina Kentucky (Southern) California