Admissions
Upcoming Online Chat: Scholarships and Financial Aid
It's hard to believe, but the application process for Fall 2009 is right around the corner! Prospective students and their parents are invited to chat online with us on Wednesday, December 3, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (central). During this time you will have the chance to ask questions about applying for and renewing scholarships and financial aid at Lake Forest. You may register now.
Lake Forest College: A Great Educational Value
A college education — especially a strong liberal arts education — is an important investment in your future. A liberal arts education will prepare you for more than just a job; it will prepare you for the changes and challenges you are likely to encounter throughout your lifetime.
The College is committed to providing generous financial assistance to students whose families are unable to pay the full cost of a college education. This assistance is available to all who qualify and submit all admission, financial aid, and scholarship applications by the deadlines.
In looking at the current freshman class, the average financial aid award totals $27,500, with $22,000 in the form or scholarships and grants from college, federal and state sources.
And not only will we help you secure the financial aid you qualify to receive for your first year of enrollment, but we will also make a significant effort to maintain your financial aid over the four years you are enrolled here. If you submit the renewal applications on time and they show no significant changes, you can expect to receive comparable levels of financial aid each year.
As a testament to our approach to financial aid, the 2009 edition of The Princeton Review’s Best 368 Colleges lists us #12 in the nation in the category "Students Happy With Financial Aid." And we've made the Top Ten more than ten times!
Our Federal School Code - used on the FAFSA - is 001706
Location:
2nd Floor, Patterson Lodge (Campus Map, Building 6)
Patterson is on Middle Campus, at the intersection of Sheridan Road and College Road.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (summer until 5:30 p.m.)
Appointments are appreciated, but are not required.
Staff:
Jerry Cebrzynski
Director of Financial Aid
cebrzynski@lakeforest.edu
847-735-5104
Mark Anderson
Associate Director and Coordinator of New Student Financial Aid Services
anderson@lakeforest.edu
847-735-5010
Margaret Alsaraf
Assistant Director and Coordinator of Scholarships
alsaraf@lakeforest.edu
847-735-5015
Selecting a college often involves having the right information at the right time.
For some families, one important piece of information is an estimate of the "bottom line" - what it will cost.
To learn about your potential eligibility for financial aid, complete the Forester FastApp.
