Earn a Degree Online

Most programs offered provide you with the flexibility to complete coursework at times that work best for you and your schedule within the program’s start and completion dates.  

Start your Journey to earning a degree at Iowa Lakes in 5 steps

  • 1.

    COMPLETE AN APPLICATION

    Become Laker Proud today by completing our online application.

    APPLY NOW

  • 2.

    SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPTS & TEST SCORES

    TRANSCRIPTS: 

    Submit your high school and any other college transcripts to Iowa Lakes. For more information about how to send your transcripts, visit our Records & Registration page. 

    TEST SCORES: Iowa Lakes Community College requires assessment scores for all students. These assessments place students in appropriate academic courses.
    We currently accept the following placement tests:

      1. Accuplacer Next Generation Exams
      2. ACT Assessments
      3. SAT Assessments

    If you need more information about placement testing, please contact our Advising & Success Centers.

    Contact the Advising & Success Center

  • 3.

    Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Financial Aid: 

    Don’t miss out on financial help. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) today.

    Be certain to enter the code for Iowa Lakes Community College: 001864.

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    Scholarships: 
    Apply for scholarships today. After all who doesn’t love free money?

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  • 4.

    Connect with Your Advisor

    Once you have been accepted to Iowa Lakes, you will receive an acceptance letter and packet in the mail. Your advisor and their contact information will be included in this packet.

    Who is my Academic Advisor?  
    Need help connecting with your Academic Advisor? 

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  • 5.

    Register for Class

    Now that you have completed the first four steps of your Iowa Lakes journey, you are now ready to register for classes.

    Register Today

Not finding what you are looking for? Check out the Non-Degree Seeking Student Page.

Questions?

Laura Howard
 Laura Howard
Distance Learning Manager
712-362-7958 | lhoward@iowalakes.educreate new email
Estherville Campus
Judy Hauge
 Judy Hauge
Spirit Lake Campus & Distance Education Specialist
712-336-6560 | jhauge@iowalakes.educreate new email
Spirit Lake Campus