For more information, contact Gary Kruchowski, (218) 733-7649 or g.kruchowski@lsc.edu or Janet Blixt, (218) 723-4743, j.blixt@lsc.edu

For immediate release:  Feb. 2, 2006

Lake Superior College Hosts Feb. 12 College Goal Sunday:  High School Students and Parents Invited to Get Help with Financial Aid

(Duluth, Minn.) -- High school students and their parents can get help applying for financial aid for college on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Superior College (LSC).   Five Minnesota state colleges and universities, including LSC, will participate in College Goal Sunday, a nationwide effort to assist families and help high school seniors apply for financial aid.  By attending, students will have a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

Volunteers and educational professionals will provide free step-by-step assistance in filling out federal financial aid forms. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is an essential first step to obtaining financial aid for higher education.

For more information, check online at:  http://www.collegegoalsunday.org  or call 1-866-578-4625.

With more than 5,000 students enrolled spring semester 2006, LSC is one of the Northeastern Minnesota's largest two-year colleges.  LSC provides a wide range of programs and services, including liberal arts and science courses for transfer, technical programs intended to provide occupational skills, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry.  LSC is also the leader in Internet-delivered courses and programs in Minnesota.