Lawrence enrolls students who have challenged themselves in high school/secondary school, who express themselves well both orally and in writing, and who are imaginative, energetic, and willing to become active members of a learning community. Financial aid is available to international students at Lawrence. However, your application is most competitive for admission if you have at least $18,000 USD available for your education each year.
Apply
You can apply online electronically or download an application. Lawrence does not usually mail printed materials or applications to international addresses. Please notify our office, however, if you are unable to access any necessary information or forms.
We do accept attested (copied and notarized) and/or faxes of transcripts and test results. However, we require that you mail us the original documents(s) as well as an English translation. We reserve the right to request all originals at any stage in the admissions process.
You may email documents to admissions@lawrence.edu.
Deadlines
| Options | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Decision* | November 1 |
| Early Action | December 1 |
| Regular Decision** | January 15 |
*Early Decision is a binding decision. If admitted, you must withdraw any applications for other schools.
**If you are applying for financial aid and/or scholarships, you must apply through Regular Decision (January 15). You must apply for financial aid/scholarships at the time of admission.
Since we have a limited number of vacancies and scholarships for international students, priority consideration is given to those who complete their application by January 15. We will continue to accept applications, however, as long as there are openings in the class. Please remember it is to your advantage to complete your application before January 15.
Financial Forms
The International Student Financial Aid Forms are required of all international applicants. Federal regulations require that you must provide documentation showing the ability to afford the educational expenses you will incur for all four years of university attendance. Therefore, as part of the admissions process, you must demonstrate that you have funds available for your education. If you are applying for financial aid and/or scholarships, you must apply through Regular Decision (January 15). You must apply for financial aid/scholarships at the time of admission.
In addition to the International Student Financial Aid Forms, you must submit supporting documents verifying this information. Supporting documents could include (but are not limited to):
- A bank statement signed by a bank official showing avaialble funds
- A letter or other documentation from an employer verifying income
- Letter of financial support from sponsor program or loan agency
We do accept attested (copied and notarized) and/or faxed copies of financial documents. However, if you are admitted, we require that you mail us the original document(s) as well as an English translation. We reserve the right to request all originals at any stage in the admissions process.
You may email documents to admissions@lawrence.edu.
For further information please contact:
Nicole Buenzli
Director of International Admissions and Recruiting
nicole.buenzli@lawrence.edu
920-832-7067
920-832-6782 (fax)