Time to Transfer?
Want to transfer to Lake Erie College? Our transfer advising staff will make it easy for you to continue on your degree path or create a new one!
Application Process for Transfer Students
Here is what you’ll need:
Application
Traditional, Fast App or Common App
Official high school transcripts or GED certificate
If you haven't earned an associate degree
Official transcripts from ALL colleges and/or universities attended
ACT or SAT scores are not required but may be submitted
ACT or SAT scores are recommended for those who have been out of high school less than a year.Â
Optional Recommended Materials:
Essay (500 words)
Transfer Credit
LEC will grant credit according to the Transfer Credit Criteria. To see how your courses will transfer, check out the Transfer Evaluation System. If you don't see your school or class, please contact the Transfer Coordinator for a transcript evaluation.
Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students
We offer renewable scholarships based on your academic performance, strength of college-level coursework, and involvement in extracurricular activities. You can apply for additional financial assistance by filing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), https://www.lec.edu/applying-for-aid
Transfer Scholars, 3.5+ GPA = $14,000 per year
Transfer Scholars, 3.0+ GPA = $12,000 per year
Transfer Scholars, 2.75+ GPA+ = $10,000 per year
Transfer Scholars, 2.5+GPA = $8,000 per year
Lakeland Community College, Eastern Gateway Community College, and Cuyahoga Community College Scholarship
Undergraduate students with a 2.5+ GPA from either LCC, EGCC, or Tri-C who have earned 29 credit hours are eligible to receive a two-year, stackable scholarship for $2,000. The last institution attended must be either LCC, EGCC, or Tri-C. Post-baccalaureate students do not qualify.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society for students attending two-year colleges. Recipients of this scholarship are Phi Theta Kappa members who transfer to LEC with a minimum 3.25 GPA. You must provide verification of your membership at the point of admission. This is a one-year award for $2000; $1000 will be credited in the first term of enrollment and the remaining $1000 will be credited in the second term. Note: does not apply to Post-baccalaureate programs.