International Studies Program
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Why Choose Lake Land College?
- Conveniently located – Approximately 3 hours south of Chicago, Illinois, 2 hours east of St. Louis, Missouri, and 2 hours west of Indianapolis, Indiana
- Ease of transferring – Lake Land College has partnerships with nearby universities, which make the transfer process clear and simple
- Cost – Tuition is, on average, less than half of a public university
- Housing – Student apartments are available within walking distance from campus
- Safety – Lake Land College is one of the safest campuses in the state of Illinois. The campus is monitored 24 hours a day by a campus police department
Application Process
Take the first step to your American education by completing our simple application process:
- Fill out the online Application
- Submit diplomas and transcripts from all high schools and colleges you have attended
- Submit a copy of your passport
- Submit the financial affidavit
- Submit an original bank statement showing all transactions from at least the past two months and with a final balance of at least $19,000 (one year’s worth of tuition and living expenses)
- Submit English test scores if you have taken the TOEFL, IELTS, or iTEP. The following are minimum scores required to enroll directly into academic major classes:*
TOEFL: 61 ibt
IELTS (Academic Module): 6.0
iTEP (Academic): 3.6
Duolingo: 100
*If you are a native English speaker or plan to start in the Intensive English Language Program, you do not need to submit scores.
*If you have studied in the United States for at least one full academic year (high school or college), you do not need to submit test scores. We will review your transcript instead.
Paying for College
After you receive your visa from the government, you will be required to pay a deposit to Lake Land College in the amount of $5,250 at least one week before classes start, which is the first day of orientation. Payment plans are not available; however, you can pay in increments as long as all payments are received by the deadline.
If you arrive to campus and have extra fees or tuition that exceed this deposit, you will be required to pay that amount immediately. If your deposit is not received and you cannot pay the week before classes start, you will not be allowed to register for classes and your I-20 will be terminated. This plan has been put into place to help students avoid outstanding balances and focus on their academic journey with confidence and financial stability.
Payments Accepted:
- Direct Deposit
- Wire Transfers
- Checks
Credit Cards* (Fees may apply)
Expenses
Tuition and fees for an international student are $499.54 per credit hour.
*The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees without notice. Federal financial aid is not available. Once enrolled at Lake Land College, international students are eligible for scholarships available to all students through Lake Land College Foundation.
| Estimated Annual Expenses | |
| Tuition and college fees (for 24 credit hours; full academic year) | $12,000 |
| Living Expenses | $6,000 |
| Medical Insurance (mandatory) | $1,000 |
| TOTAL | $19,000 |
Tuition and fees are due at the midterm of each semester. A small finance charge per week is applied to any unpaid portion past the due date. The college accepts cash, checks, and credit cards for payments made in person, and allows credit card payments online.
Intensive English Language Program
Lake Land College provides students with an opportunity to study in a U.S. college without having to provide a language score. The college does not require a score on the TOEFL, IELTS, TEP or Duolingo language proficiency test.
Read more about the Intensive English Language Program (pdf)
Application Calendar and Deadlines
Our academic calendar includes two 16-week semesters, as well as one 8-week summer term.
Fall Semester: mid August to mid December
Spring Semester: mid January to mid May
Summer Term: mid June to early August
Application Deadlines
July 15 – Fall Semester
November 15 – Spring Semester
April 15 – Summer Term
Contact Us
Contact Tomoko Jo, Coordinator of International Studies Program
217-234-5382
tjo@lakelandcollege.edu
“Hello! I’m Tomoko Jo, Coordinator of International Studies at Lake Land College. Originally from Japan, I hold a Master’s degree in Education from Southern Illinois University and have over 20 years of teaching experience. I’m here to support international students and help them feel welcome from day one.
こんにちは。International Studies を担当しております、城 朋子です。本学は、自然に囲まれた落ち着いた環境にある小規模なコミュニティ・カレッジです。職員と教員が一丸となり、学生一人ひとりに寄り添った、きめ細やかなサポートを大切にしています。英語力の条件をまだ満たしていない方も、英語力強化プログラムから安心してスタートしていただけます。どうぞお気軽にご連絡ください。”
“Hello, My name is Joseph Olenge , and I am from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). I am a proud lake land College alumna with an Associate Degree in Business Management , and I am currently a student at Eastern Illinois University studying Finance for my bachelor’s degree. I also serve as an assistant to the coordinator of international studies. I am here to welcome you and support you throughout your journey , and to help make your experience at lake land college successful and enjoyable from day one.
Bonjour, Je m’appelle Joseph Olenge et je viens de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC). Je suis du Lake Land College, où j’ai obtenu un diplôme associé en gestion des affaires (Business Management). Je suis actuellement étudiant à Eastern Illinois University, où j’étudie la finance pour obtenir mon diplôme de licence (Bachelor). Je travaille également comme assistant du coordinateur des études internationales. Je suis là pour vous accueillir, vous accompagner et vous aider à réussir, afin que votre expérience à Lake Land College soit positive et enrichissante dès le premier jour.”