Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) is among the 30 colleges and seven universities of Minnesota State waiving application fees in October for all or part of College Knowledge Month, an annual statewide effort to encourage students to apply to college. FDLTCC is also offering virtual information sessions for interested students and parents to connect with college staff to learn more about the college.

“We always encourage and recommend that students apply early for college admission and start the next steps of their futures,” says Josh Cleveland, admissions officer at FDLTCC. “It’s easy to complete the application and students are glad to start the process early and be accepted to college. The free application period during October is a bonus.”

The free application period during October is available for students planning to start classes in the spring of 2021 or fall of 2021. “We have been offering free application for admission during the October College Knowledge Month for several years,” says Susan Bumann, the college’s admissions representative. “We see students completing the application process sooner rather than later, which is a win-win situation for everyone.”

FDLTCC’s schedule of virtual College Knowledge Month and Minnesota State Week activities during October 26-30, 2020, include several online sessions. On Monday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the information session is called “Your First Steps,” featuring admissions and financial aid staff. On Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to noon., the topic is “You are Not Alone: Student Support,” featuring disability services, TRIO, housing, and financial aid staff. On Wednesday, October 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., it is the “Meet Us Online Virtual Open House,” featuring staff and instructors from various academic programs including law enforcement, nursing, human services, environmental science, American Indian studies, geographic information systems, electric utility technology, elementary education, child development, weekend college, and first year experience. The sessions conclude on Thursday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with “Enter the Speed Zone,” featuring Thunder athletics coaches and housing staff.

Admissions staff are also participating in two additional online events: The Northeast Minnesota Workforce Center Virtual Job and College Fair (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday), and the Tribal Colleges and Universities Virtual College Fair (noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday).