Financial Aid for New Students

The Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping you and your family through the process of applying for and receiving aid - both before you enroll at the College and during your time here!  

 

  • Applying for Financial Aid, Fall 2012:

    Step 1: Apply for a merit-based scholarship

    • Academic Scholarships are awarded without a separate application.
    • Forester Scholarships require a separate application, which must be received before your financial aid application is considered complete
    • Please direct all scholarship questions to your admission officer.
    • If applying only for scholarship funds, do not complete Steps 2-4.

     

    Step 2. Complete the FAFSA

    (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

    • Lake Forest College’s FAFSA code is 001706
    • Review the 2012-2013 FAFSA Worksheet to help you prepare
    • Can be completed before  your tax return is done, using estimated 2011 income

     

    Step 3. Complete “Special Circumstance” forms if necessary - optional

    Complete only the form(s) which apply to your family:

     

    Important Notes:

    • Do not send your tax return to our office.  If required, we will ask you for an IRS Transcript, available online, by submitting IRS Form 4506T-EZ, or by calling the IRS (800-908-9946). If you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool you will not need to provide this transcript!

    • The CSS Profile is not required from U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

    • If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, do not complete Steps 2 - 3. See our “International Students” page for details.