Lakes Region Community College - Laconia

Accounting Programs

Accounting

Art Programs

Fine, Studio Arts

Automotive Programs

Automotive Mechanics Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

Business Programs

Business and Commerce
Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry

Business Administration Programs

Business Administration and Management

Childcare Programs

Child Care and Support Services Management

Computer Programs

Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Installation and Repair Technology, Technician

Construction Programs

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Surveying Technology, Surveying

Culinary Programs

Culinary Arts, Chef Training

Design Programs

Cartography

Fire Science Programs

Fire Protection and Safety Technology, Technician
Fire Science - Firefighting

Graphic Design Programs

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

Healthcare Programs

Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Hospitality Programs

Hospitality Administration, Management
Hotel, Motel Administration, Management

Information Technology Programs

Information Science, Studies

Liberal Arts Programs

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies

Mechanic Programs

Marine Maintenance, Fitter and Ship Repair Technology - Technician

Medical Technology Programs

Medical Transcription, Transcriptionist

Office Professional Programs

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Office Management and Supervision

Paralegal Programs

Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Registered Nursing RN Programs

Registered Nurse RN, ASN, N, MSN - Nursing

Teaching Programs

Special Education and Teaching

Technical Programs

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology, Technician
Industrial Technology, Technician
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Mgmt and Recycling Tech

College Mission
The mission of Lakes Region Community College is to serve all students seeking a high-quality education, emphasizing active learning and personal attention, whether their goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university, enter immediately into employment in a technical or professional field, or simply improve their current skills and knowledge. We prepare students to meet their personal goals as well as the needs of business, industry, and the community; and we support the community through our involvement in educational, social, cultural, and economic development activities.

College Vision
Lakes Region CC will continue its development as a learning-centered institution, characterized by innovation, responsiveness, flexibility, caring, collegiality, accountability, and educational excellence.

Accreditation
Read the LRCC 2008 Self Study Report.
View Self Study Supporting Documents

Lakes Region Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, a non-governmental, nationally-recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.

Accreditation means the institution meets or exceeds criteria for quality as determined through a peer group review process. An accredited college is one that has the necessary resources to achieve its stated purpose through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through the accreditation process.

Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the college.

Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the college. Individuals may also contact the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Sanborn House, 15 High Street, Winchester, MA 01890, (617) 729-6762.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday, 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS

Applying for financial aid can be a daunting task. The following information can be your guide-let us help make your education affordable. Lakes Region CC - Laconia participates in all Federal Title IV Financial Aid Programs which include Pell Grants; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG); Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP) formerly: State Incentive Grants; Work-study; Perkins Loans and all Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans) and several alternative loan programs.

We recommend students begin the financial aid application process at their earliest convenience after computing base year income tax information.

Applying for financial aid is a "free" process. Do not delay - act now to save yourself undo concerns as fall approaches. Also, research and apply for the various scholarships we've listed on this website. Some students have been very successful, by simply applying and writing short essays. Take the time, you may be very surprised at how much money you might save!

Do you know?

you must apply for financial aid EACH academic year;
you must be matriculated (formally accepted) into a financial aid eligible program (16 credits or more) to be considered for financial aid;
the preferred deadline for applying for financial aid is May 1st;
many scholarships and grants are not awarded because students fail to apply for them;
you can view a variety of scholarships and grants at this website;
ALL matriculated students are eligible for some type of federal aid - grants or loans;
Financial Aid is NOT available in time to purchase your books and you must plan accordingly for that expense (emergency book loans are available).

Type:
Highest degree offered: Associates
Carnegie class: Associates Colleges

Total enrollment:	2308
Total undergraduate:	2308
Total graduate:	0
Total professional:	0

Total full-time:	694
Full-time undergraduate:	694
Full-time graduate:	0
Full-time professional:	0

Total part-time:	1614
Part-time undergraduate:	1614
Part-time graduate:	0
Part-time professional:	parttime_professional

Men total:	1025
Women total:	1283

Nonresident alien:	0	(0.00%)
American Indian/Alaska Native:	2	(0.09%)
Asian or Pacific Islander:	6	(0.26%)
Black non-Hispanic:	3	(0.13%)
Hispanic:	4	(0.17%)
White non-Hispanic:	2053	(88.95%)
Race/ethnicity unknown:	240	(10.40%)