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Promoting college and career readiness and access. Follow for local, regional and national scholarship updates and deadlines.

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Many post-secondary institutions are waiving application fees for Spring Application Week (March 10-14, 2025)!

Check out @MICollegeAccess more information about institutions in Michigan, including admissions and financial aid.

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🎉 Congrats #Classof2026 graduates! 🎓 An exciting new chapter awaits 🥳

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Guess what arrived today? The 2026 College Ambassador Shirt! It's now officially #summer2026 as we welcome our 7th cohort of College Ambassadors. You can still help us provide lunch or snacks by donating at https://t.co/qbC8HvddRd

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@LCCStars Students will obtain academic success tips and will become familiarized with LCC's vast network of resources.

🗓️ Tuesday-Friday July 7-31, 8:30 a.m to 12:00pm
🔗 Sign up by July 1: https://t.co/PydLbvzmY9

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College Connect is a free program designed to support new @LCCStars students transition to college. This is a great opportunity for current high school seniors, new Reconnect participants, and GED recipients planning on attending LCC next fall!

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Although scholarship season is winding down, there are still scholarship applications open. These are just a few of the many scholarships for LGBTQ+ students to provide the support you need to achieve your college and career goals.

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#PrideMonth

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@RDCLansing provides education, engagement, and support for newcomer populations in the Capital Area, including support for academic success, english literacy, workforce development, health and housing, and more.

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#RefugeeDay
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June is #RefugeeAwarenessMonth, a time to recognize the millions of displaced persons and advocate for solutions to their plight.

🔗Resources & volunteer opportunities: https://t.co/4oZMkiXtZL

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From finding safe spaces on campus, to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, these organizations are great resources to make sure you can achieve your college and career goals.

🔗Scan/screenshot the QR or visit https://t.co/bLGkIpsyBU

#Pride #Pride2026 #College

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Happy #PrideMonth! It is crucial for LGBTQIA2S+ students to have access to resources and support networks that can help them navigate through the unique experiences and struggles LGBTQIA2S+ students go through.

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In a few weeks we are welcoming our new college ambassadors who will go on to spread college knowledge in their schools. Support the college access work of these young leaders by helping provide food and transportation!

🔗Support college ambassadors: https://t.co/bLGkIpsyBU

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@FSMichigan Resources to support the transition from foster care to post-secondary education:

🔗 https://t.co/vrxdPWPj9s
🔗 More resources: https://t.co/ndiIE4GfGp
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#FosterCareMonth may be coming to a close, but the resources for foster youth are available throughout the year! @FSMichigan builds a statewide network that connects youth with foster care experience to education, opportunity, and support.

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🦩 #FAFSAFlocked🦩

How did we do this year compared to last?

There's still time to file your FAFSA at https://t.co/blRb5roCDe.

#FAFSA #FinancialAid #StudentAid

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🚀 "Decisions, Decisions!"🚀

What has CapCAN been up to? Decision Day, FAFSA, LCC College Connect, and more college access updates on this month's #LaunchPad!

🔗 Read the May newsletter: https://t.co/wEh8PhcUvB
🦩 Subscribe at https://t.co/bLGkIpsyBU

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@DavenportU 🗓️ July 6-9 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
📍 Davenport Lansing Campus
🔗 Scan/screenshot QR to register

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🗣️Lansing School District classes of 2031 & 2032! Interested in nursing? Register for the GEAR UP Mid-Michigan @DavenportU Summer 2026 Nursing Camp 🩺 This is a FREE opportunity to learn more about nursing and pathways to healthcare careers. Registration is limited.
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🛣️ #CareerPathways: Electrical Engineering 🛣️

The sky's the limit with an electrical engineering degree!

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🔗More career pathways: https://t.co/hvxfmUzwIh

#STEMCareers #Engineering
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Memorial Day | May 25, 2026

"Honoring all those who served"

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We are excited to begin another college access-filled summer with our new cohort of college ambassadors in June! Support these rising high school seniors with a donation so we can continue to provide them food and transportation.

🔗Donate: https://t.co/bLGkIpsyBU

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🌞 The sun is finally out and summer is getting closer! What are your summer plans? Stay engaged and find summer enrichment opportunities in the Capital Area 🔽

🔗 Find more summer opportunities: https://t.co/wALTiTxMDw