Empowering students to achieve success in higher education.

The Southern Maryland College Access Network (SoMD CAN) is a nonprofit organization initially funded by a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation grant. SoMD CAN was founded in 2005 by experienced and committed leaders in education and community service. 

SoMD CAN provides direct services to junior and senior high school students on a weekly basis during their lunch period.  The SoMD CAN 32 week curriculum is nationally recognized by NCAN (National College Access Network) as a best practice in College Access.  We also provide community outreach programs; including many area High School Financial Aid Nights, College Fair Financial Aid Sessions, FAFSA Line by Line Workshops, and the College Goal Sunday event.

The SoMD CAN Board of Directors and SoMD CAN Staff believe that each student should have the opportunity for access to Higher Education.  We believe in being a part of developing a highly skilled local workforce to reinforce the economic and social stability of our region.

SoMD CAN, in partnership with the Calvert County Public Schools and the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, has developed the Calvert Local Scholarships Application.  SoMD CAN was also instrumental in the development of the St. Mary’s County Common Scholarship Application, which is administered by the St. Mary’s BECA group.

Read the SoMD CAN blog at www.somdcan.blogspot.com to learn more about the ins and outs of college admissions and financial aid.

SoMD CAN is a non-profit organization which relies on the generous investments from the community we serve.  Your investment is 100% tax deductible.