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Earn a Degree Online

At Iowa Lakes Community College, our online and distance learning options offer the flexibility you need to balance your education with work and personal commitments. We have a full, diverse list of degree programs that are available 100% online. You can access your coursework anytime and anywhere, making it easier to learn on your schedule. You’ll receive the same high-quality education as our on-campus students, taught by experienced instructors who are committed to your success. With a wide range of offerings—from general education courses to career-focused programs—our online options make it easy to find the path that fits your goals.

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 Success Centers.

    CONTACT THE 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.

    COMPLETE MY FAFSA

    Scholarships:

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

    IOWA LAKES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

  • 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? 

    CONNECT TODAY

  • 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? Let's Talk

Laura Howard
 Laura Howard
Dean of Distance Learning
712-362-7958 | lhoward@iowalakes.edu
Estherville Campus
Regina Marquez
 Regina Marquez
Distance Learning Coordinator
712-362-6820 | rmarquez@iowalakes.edu
Estherville Campus