Financial Aid for International Students
The College demonstrates its commitment to global diversity by providing significant financial aid to international students.
If you have dual citizenship with the U.S. and another country, please visit our New Students or Returning Students pages.
Global Enrichment Scholarship
International student offered admission may receive a Global Enrichment Scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. You may receive up to $5,000 in additional funds by applying for need-based financial aid and/or a Forester Scholarship. The maximum total of grant and scholarship funds for the 2011-2012 academic year is $20,000.
Need-based Aid
To apply for need-based aid, complete the following application:
Our CSS Code is 1392.
You can expect to receive similar aid each year if your academic performance is consistent with the standards of the College. An annual application is not required.
Other Sources of Aid
Other sources of scholarships and grants include Peterson’s, MALDEF (students from Mexico) and our Outside Scholarships page.
Loans may be available if you have a credit-worthy co-signor who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Contact Adriana Rodriguez for recommendations.
Canadian students are encouraged to contact the Student Financial Assistance branch of your provincial government for possible loans.
Students from Latin America and the Caribbean should investigate the interest-free loan provided by the Leo Rowe Pan American Fund.
Work-Study (a part-time job on campus) may be offered if you show financial need and have proper visa status (F-1). In most cases the amount offered is up to $2,000 per year, though this is not guaranteed.
Confirmation of Financial Support
After you have been notified of your acceptance to Lake Forest College, and before we are able to issue you an I-20 so that you may join us, you must complete this 2012-13 Confirmation of Financial Support. Please print, complete, and return to Kris Sundberg in our Office of Admissions.
