The Office of Financial Aid offers a personalized approach, helping our students and families by providing timely information, anticipating concerns, and seeking innovative, personalized solutions.
Did you know that over 95 percent of Lake Forest students applied for and receive some type of financial aid? And that the College awarded more than $20,000,000 in scholarships and grants to first-year students last year?
Rankings aren't everything, but we're pretty proud of where we stand as of Fall '24!
Introducing the Forester Flagship Program
Our Forester Flagship Program offers qualified Illinois first-year and transfer students an incredible opportunity: it covers 100% of tuition and fees through grants and scholarships that do not need to be repaid.
Along with a low-interest federal loan, almost all food and housing costs are covered as well. With only $2,500 in out-of-pocket expenses for the entire year—and the ability to earn $2,500 through campus employment opportunities—you can focus on your education and future without financial stress.
Financing Your Education
Forester Flagship Program
Our Forester Flagship Program provides qualified in-state first-year and transfer students with 100% of the College’s tuition covered in grants and scholarships.
Scholarships
Lake Forest College is known for making the college experience an affordable one for our students and their families. You could receive up to $36,000 annually in merit-based scholarship.
If you are experiencing any hardship (job loss or income decrease, large healthcare costs, tuition paid for other family members, large unforeseen expenses, etc.) please let us know. We will help as much as we can.
Financial Aid Links
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.