 October is recognized as College Knowledge Month and while most schools in the state of Minnesota are waving application fees for the month, Central Lakes College has in charge this for almost a year now. October is usually when high school students start to apply for college while most schools benefit from the money made in application fees. It can also be a barrier for potential students who might not be able to afford applying to schools. Because of that, CLC decided to not charge application fees year round with the hope more students would be able to apply. So anytime a student wants to apply, there's no risk, it's free of charge and we think that's a great way to get a jumpstart on your college plans and pursuing a college education. Other community colleges in the state have also started to wave application fees all together as well. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.