What Students Need Now: Strong Advising, Complete FAFSAs, & Clear Next Steps (Postsecondary Group)

The November 2025 Postsecondary Affinity Group Meeting brought together educators and experts to explore equitable access to postsecondary education and blending practical strategies with big-picture advocacy. Presenters shared a framework for guiding students in grades 9–12, emphasizing exploration of postsecondary options, informed academic guidance, and proactive application support. The session also highlighted FAFSA completion strategies, including the use of data, family engagement, community partnerships, and school-wide campaigns.

Presenters:

Bill DeBaun - 

Alessandra Cipriani – Detres, Senior Associate, Strategic Initiatives NCAN

Dr. Janice Bloom – Co-Executive Director, CARA

Dr. Many Savitz-Romer

Nancy Pforzheimer Aronson Senior Lecturer, Human Development and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education