You’ve done the work of getting in your first college credits. We’ll make the next steps toward your degree easy.
Lake Forest College makes the transfer process simple, easy to understand, and stress-free. With generous transfer credit acceptance, you won't have to worry about your degree taking extra semesters or years to finish. Join the campus celebrated for its diversity, career services, and high job placement rate.
Whether you are a transfer student from a four-year institution or community college, you will be welcomed into a friendly and inclusive community of students from nearly every state and over 100 countries. Professors will know you by name, and you will learn in a rigorous academic environment in small class settings.
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Transfer Application and Enrollment Deadlines
Fall 2025 applications are still open on a case-by-case basis only!
Spring and Fall 2026 applications are now open! The deadline for Spring is January 1, 2026 and the deadline for Fall is August 1, 2026.
International students that do not live in the U.S. and will need a new F-1 visa to study in the U.S. and should plan to apply by November 1 for the Spring Term.
Our approach is personal
You’re a unique student with your own goals and dreams. Your counselor is ready to help you find the path forward that will help you reach those dreams. Connect now.
You may qualify for free tuition
Our Forester Flagship Program offers qualified in-state 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. If you transfer in as a junior, your out-of-pocket cost will be $1,500 per year, and if you start as a sophomore or first-year, it’s $2,500. On top of that, every student can earn $2,500 through campus jobs—helping you stay focused on your education and future without added financial stress.
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Financial Aid
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.
Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid
A Lake Forest College education prepares you for the future, invests in your potential, and sets you on the path to success. We offer up to $37,000 a year in merit-based scholarship for transfer students.
Net Price Calculator
Lake Forest College is committed to making college affordable for our students and their families. The Net Price Calculator allows families to see an example of average net cost (net price) for attending Lake Forest.
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I loved how personal the application process was. It was very evident that everyone here wants to see you succeed. From the start of my application to the end, I felt supported every step of the way and from there I knew Lake Forest was the college I wanted to attend.
Zana Gradan '23, Oakton Community College
