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.
In general, undocumented students can receive up to a total of $42,000 per year in combined scholarship and grant funds from the College. Illinois residents may qualify to receive up to $8400 in additional grant funds from the State (see "Funds for Illinois Residents" below).
Applications
Click on the link that matches your status and the year for which you’re applying:
Non-Illinois Residents, choose the academic year you will begin 2023-2024 2024-2025 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 2023 may receive grant and scholarship funds totaling up to $42,000.
You can expect to receive similar aid each year if your academic performance is consistent with the standards of the College. The amount you need to pay will increase, as tuition and other costs also increase. An annual application is not required.
Funds for Illinois Residents
If you are an undocumented Illinois resident (see definition), you may apply for the following State funds:
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.
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
VA Certifying Official
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.