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Jun 22, 2020
Lake Superior State University and the U.S. Coast Guard Renew Tuition Agreement
Lake Superior State University and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Sault Sainte Marie celebrate their continued partnership, which encourages active duty members and their spouses to seek a higher education degree at LSSU.
As both a military veteran and an academic, LSSU President, Dr. Rodney S. Hanley recognizes the value of this partnership. “The members of the Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie, are an integral part of our community,” he stated, “I am proud to continue the long standing agreement with the USCG and I look forward to welcoming more active duty members and their dependents to take advantage of LSSU’s unique and innovative programs.”
“We are very appreciative to continue our long partnership with LSSU to further the educational goals of our Coast Guard family”, said Captain Patrick Nelson. “This agreement is indicative of the strong ties and welcoming nature of both the university and local community, a relationship that we are highly grateful for.”
Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie is responsible for all Coast Guard missions on Lake Superior, northern Lakes Michigan and Huron, and surrounding navigable waterways, to include Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Aids to Navigation, Marine Safety, and Homeland Security. Coast Guardsmen, reservists, spouses, and dependents who are interested in taking advantage of the program should contact their Education Services Officer or LSSU Admissions for more information.
Lake Superior State University is one of Michigan’s most affordable public universities with One-Rate at Lake State tuition for all. Surrounded by three Great Lakes, LSSU is an unsurpassed location for research, focusing on real-world experiences. Well known for programs such as fisheries and wildlife management, engineering, nursing, criminal justice, and fire science. For more information, visit LSSU.edu.
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