LSSU Return to Learn

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm proclaims the month of November “Return to Learn” month in Michigan. In her weekly radio address, which aired on radio stations across the state November 4th, the Governor said college and university campuses are opening their doors, inviting Michigan citizens to return to the classroom and finish their higher education degrees.

“A college degree can be the ticket to a bigger paycheck for our citizens and a stronger economy for our state,” said Granholm. “To attract the kind of businesses we need to grow Michigan’s economy, Michigan needs to lead the nation in the number of college-graduates we have in our state.”

A Degree is Key!

With November being declared Return to Learn month, LSSU is standing alongside Governor Jennifer Granholm, and many other degree granting institutions, in encouraging citizens of this state to return the hallowed halls of higher education and earn a degree. This being said, there may never be a better time to return to school for a degree, or attend school for the first time, and Lake Superior State University is at the forefront of that need. Degrees given into the hands of recipients not only give them the tools and knowledge they will need to be a greater success in the world, but also a solid foundation upon which to build a better future.

The states with the highest income growth, the higher employment rates, and the strongest economies are the states with the better educated workforce. Michigan has fallen behind these states in the percentage of the population that retain a bachelors degree or higher, and the men and women who hold degrees are at a greater advantage when it comes time to enter or re-enter the workforce.

The University and You!

Lake Superior State University offers students small class sizes, hands-on learning and collaborative faculty. Because of this, our students succeed; an attribute our students, new and returning, find reassuring.

Admissions

The Office of Admissions works with all students seeking to pursue college. Regardless of a prospective student’s specific situation, personal attention and interaction is a hallmark at Lake Superior State University. The Admissions office is committed to assisting all students seeking a college education at Lake Superior State University.

Adult students seeking to return to college through the Return to Learn Campaign should contact Kathy Good, Admissions Advisor – Transfer Specialist for assistance. She will be happy to assist them in the development of a plan for completion of their degree at LSSU.

Anyone 18 or older is welcome to enroll part-time (11 credits or less) in classes at LSSU. Students do not need to be formally admitted unless they are working toward earning a certificate or degree, seeking financial aid of any kind (VA, Pell Grants, Guaranteed Student Loans, BIA, Basic Grants, etc.), or are not a United States citizen or permanent resident.

Contact Kathy Good for more information or Register Online at www.lssu.edu/registrar/parttimenondegree.php. After completing this form, the Registrar's Office will contact you with further details.

Financial Aid

At Lake Superior State University, we’re committed to providing financial planning and aid assistance that will help you reach your goals. Currently, 78% of LSSU’s students receive financial assistance totaling over $19.3 million annually.

The Financial Aid Office will work with you to seek the various avenues of financial assistance to make your education affordable. Assistance can include scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and student loans. The Financial Aid Office will also help direct students to potential outside funding sources that may be available based on special circumstances or backgrounds.

If assistance is needed on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), contact the Financial Aid Office and an advisor can meet with you individually. If you have unusual or special circumstances, be sure to discuss this with our Financial Aid Office to see how this may affect your financial aid package.