The vital impact
Our alumni and friends provide funds for nearly 200 scholarships, like the Lakeland Promise Scholarship and Cooperative Education scholarships. With more than 32% of Lakeland’s operating budget used for financial aid for 100% of our students, Lakeland continues to provide an unmatched educational experience for students because of people like you!
TEDx recap
Several Sheboygan County community leaders made up the third annual TedxLakelandUniversity. Check out the photos and watch the recorded talks.
Athena Award Nominees
Two of Lakeland’s own are nominees for this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award, hosted by the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Le’Shay Guy, Director for Multicultural Affairs, and David Gallianetti, Director of External Relations!
Coach Schweitzer: Lakeland senior, football coach, woman
In a sport dominated by men, Lakeland senior Kearstin Schweitzer is turning her passion for football into a coaching career.
Social Mobility 2022
Lakeland is one of just four Wisconsin schools ranked in social mobility.
Federal Direct Student Loan repayment and interest news
The U.S. Department of Education paused all Federal Direct Student Loan repayment and interest accrual in March 2020 to provide borrowers with relief during the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Dept. of Education announced that the student loan payment pause will end on January 31, 2022. If you’re a Lakeland alum who has student loans, read more about what’s next.
The U.S. Department of Education paused all Federal Direct Student Loan repayment and interest accrual in March 2020 to provide borrowers with relief during the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. In August 2021, the Dept. of Education announced that the student loan payment pause will end on January 31, 2022.
To help prepare Lakeland alumni who have student loans for re-entering repayment, or for beginning repayment for the first time, we have developed the guide below:
- Update your contact information on your loan servicer’s website. Your loan servicer information can be found on your gov profile. Please note: your servicer may have changed in the last two years. Login to the studentaid.gov profile with your FSA ID to confirm your loan servicer.
- Review your account on your loan servicer’s website to find out what your payment amount will be when payments restart. Your servicer is your source for official, up-to-date information about your loan.
- Review payment plan options with the loan simulator to find a plan that meets your needs and goals.
Students with concerns about re-entering repayment should contact their servicer right away. They can help you with the following:
- Navigating income-driven repayment plans.
- Finding a repayment plan with a lower monthly payment.
- Changing your payment due date.
- Getting a deferment or forbearance.
It is important to remain current with federal student loans, as there are negative repercussions if they go ignored. Consequences of delinquency and default include, but are not limited to:
- Damaged credit, which can result in difficulty obtaining credit and you may also be charged a higher interest rate.
- Loss of deferment and forbearance options.
- Loss of eligibility for additional federal financial aid.
- Tax refunds and federal benefit payments may be withheld and applied toward repayment of your defaulted loan.
For more information on student loans and assistance with re-entering repayment, please refer to https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus.
Muskies Helping Muskies
Our alumni are represented in a variety of work environments and are eager to share advice and help our current students!
Whether it is mentoring, job shadowing or helping with practice interviews, there are many opportunities to assist current Muskies in their education. Are you ready to help another Muskie out?
Giving Back
Lakeland is successful because of people like you.
Whether you are an alum or a friend of the university, we are so thankful for the support. Each gift directly impacts our students and their futures.
What else is happening at LU?
Don’t miss out on all the other news happening at Lakeland! Our blog features a more in depth look on what we are doing, our students are doing and more!
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Upcoming Events
Please visit lakeland.edu/calendar for the most up-to-date listing of events.
11/30/21
Humanities and Fine Arts Colloquium
12/1/21
Business and Entrepreneurship Colloquium
12/3/21
Science, Technology, and Education Colloquium