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Here you will find important information about becoming a student at the College of Lake County. Common questions about tuition, financial aid, and admissions, advisement and registration can be found here.

Admissions

An individual will be admitted to the college by completing and submitting the Application for Admission form. The college serves those who are high school graduates, others 18 years of age or older, and individuals less than 18 years of age who meet established criteria.

To find out more about admissions, prerequisites, and language and math proficiency requirements please visit the Admissions page.

Advisement

Students are responsible for contacting an academic advisor in the program area and preparing for the advisement session, i.e. being familiar with the information in the CLC catalog and graduation requirements, reviewing the course schedule each semester, having an idea of the courses they plan to take, and being ready to discuss their interests and/or goals. Students who have unclear educational goals have the responsibility to seek assistance from a counselor to develop goals.

For more information about advisement requirements and contact numbers please visit the Advisement page.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is designed to help bridge the gap between the student's resources and the costs associated with attending college. There is usually some type of financial aid available to help students no matter what their financial status may be.

To find out more about availability and eligibililty please visit the Financial Aid page.

Registration

To learn more about the steps new and returning students should take to enroll in classes please visit the Registration page or the 5 Steps to Becoming an Online Student.

Tuition & Fees

Please follow the link below for more information about current tuition and fees, residency, payment options, withdrawals, and refunds.

TheTuition & Fees page will answer all your questions.