LEWISTON — The University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College recently announced a new registration initiative for its students. Students that register for fall classes by midnight on Friday, April 27, will qualify to have their name put into a drawing in which five recipients will have their fall 2012 textbooks paid for. The initiative is being underwritten by the USM LAC Student Government Association.

“We are locked into what system sets for the tuition rate, but we can help in other areas of a student’s academic program,” said Dan Philbrick, director of communications. “Our Student Government organization was very excited about this program and we are very grateful that they have funded it for both the fall and spring semesters.” According to Student Government president Bridget Goyette, “We didn’t even hesitate. We are always looking for ways to help students here at USM-LAC. ”

The “Register Early and Get Your Books for Free” program is designed to encourage students to register early for their next semester’s classes. The program is currently for undergraduate students only and only for classes taught at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College. For more information about registering or courses, contact the Student Success Office at 753-6536 or email [email protected].