Hello! I am Stephanie Turban, the School Counselor at L-BF. I am available to discuss career interest, graduation requirements, and college preparedness topics as well as troubleshoot any personal or academic concerns that are impacting your student’s success in the classroom. If you or your student have any questions, please reach out! My phone extension is 219 and my email address is turban_s@isd362.k12.mn.us. I am looking forward to working with the students at L-BF to reach their full potential!

It is never too early to start preparing your student for college!  In early childhood, this looks like fostering enjoyment in reading and considering opening a college savings  account (529 Plan).  For more information on helping your student prepare for college from elementary school through 12th grade, visit: https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists

Seniors and Families: October is known as “College Knowledge Month” in Minnesota!  This event gives extra focus on planning for your future and applying to colleges this fall.  A number of MN colleges do not charge an application fee at any time, but during College Knowledge Month other schools waive the application fee for the whole month of October, some for just the last week of October, and some do not offer free but always offer a fee waiver if eligible.  For a list of participating schools and fee information, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rhx49tEoVt7xRd7Dc1sFmao9kbR2z6Kx/view

For more information about applying to colleges and other resources, visit the Office of Higher Education website at http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=2059..

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid: FAFSA for students planning to attend college during the 2023-2024 Academic Year opens on October 1, 2022.  The 2023-2024 FAFSA application is based on the student and family 2021 tax information – use the FAFSA Date Retrieval Tool to make the process smoother when you complete your FAFSA

For a brief overview of what financial aid is, how it works, and what items are needed to complete the application, see the PDF presentation below:
Financial Aid Presentation

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