Institution Overview

Montana College Access Network's mission is to support, serve, and enhance our affiliate members in their efforts to increase post-secondary participation and completion for all Montanans. Established in 2008, Montana College Access Network (MCAN) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps advance the goal of all Montanans achieving their career and lifestyle aspiration through higher education. In 2008, several college access professionals got together and recognized the isolated work that each region of Montana does to increase Montana's rates of post-secondary attendance. The work that each person did often overlapped and could be more effective if the individual programs worked together to share their experiences and ideas. MCAN became the table for all higher education access and success professionals in Montana. As a stand-alone organization, MCAN matched the Goal 2025 objective set by the Lumina Foundation; Goal 2025 seeks to get degree attainment up to 60% to better the future of American employees. MCAN also recognizes the importance and value in getting certificates and two-year degrees. MCAN affiliate members serve all Montana students including: low-income, non-traditional, Native American/American Indians, and veteran students. Our greatest project, year after year, is the Montana College Access Conference. Since 2008, MCAN has hosted a joint conference with other leading organizations such as ASPIRE and MASFAA to encourage and educate the people who work hard