Students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents may be eligible for funding from the College, the State of Illinois, and private sources. This page provides links to and details about securing such funding.
Applications
Click on the link that matches your status and the year for which you’re applying:
Illinois Resident, 2020-2021 academic year
Illinois Resident, 2021-2022 academic year
Lake Forest Scholarships
Unless noted otherwise, undocumented students are eligible for the scholarships found on our Scholarships Page.
Lake Forest Grant
Grants are similar to scholarships -you do not repay them- but a grant is “need-based” so it considers your family’s resources. To apply, complete the application matching your status and academic year.
Total Lake Forest Funding
Students enrolling for the first time in the fall of 2020 may receive grant and scholarship funds totaling up to $40,000.
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.
State of Illinois Grant
If you are an undocumented Illinois resident (see below), the RISE Act allows you to apply for the following State funds:
- Monetary Award Program (“MAP”) Grant
- Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program
- IL Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program
- Others allowed by the IL Student Assistance Commission
Private Grants and Scholarships
The following sites will help you identify scholarship opportunities outside of Lake Forest College.
Work-Study
Work-Study is an opportunity to have a part-time job on campus, and is funded by the College. In most cases the amount offered is up to $2,500 per year, though this is not guaranteed. To qualify, you must: (1) have DACA status, and (2) show financial need (Complete the application matching your status), and (3) have an employment authorization document.
Private Student Loans
Loans may be available if you have a credit-worthy co-signor who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The College is not a lender. View some of the loan options.
Undocumented Illinois Residents
As noted under “State of Illinois Grant” in the middle of this page, Illinois residents who meet ALL criteria below may be eligible to apply for certain Illinois financial aid programs by completing the application listed above.
- resided with his or her parent or guardian while attending an Illinois public or private high school; and
- graduated from a public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Illinois; and
- attended school in Illinois for at least three years as of the date he or she graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma; and
- provides an affidavit stating that he or she will file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so; and
- has not established a residence outside of Illinois
Here are two helpful videos: General Overview Completing the Application
We are currently accepting first-year and transfer applications for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022!
Contact Financial Aid
Phone and Fax
847-735-5103
finaid@lakeforest.edu
Location
Patterson Lodge, 2nd Floor
Middle Campus, Map
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Financial Aid Staff
Jerry Cebrzynski
Associate Vice President for Financial Aid
847-735-5104
cebrzynski@lakeforest.edu
Mark Anderson
Associate Director
847-735-5010
anderson@lakeforest.edu
Adriana Rodriguez
Associate Director for Financial Aid Operations
847-735-5015
rodriguez@lakeforest.edu
Si necesita hablar con alguien en español en la oficina de ayuda financiera, usted puede llamar a Adriana Rodriguez.