We know Financial Aid is confusing for many students. We want to help you! Stop into the Welcome and One Stop Center for assistance. The Welcome and One Stop Center staff are ready to support students with answers to questions and to help navigate the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process. Financial Aid Specialists are also on hand to help students needing extra assistance or special circumstances.
2025-2026 Financial Aid
Attention students! It’s time to check your Financial Aid status for Fall Semester! Log into eServices to review your Financial Aid status and submit any items requested. Forms for the 2025-26 year are available below using the link for “FORMS AND DOCUMENTS“. We anticipating being able to issue Financial Aid offers for the 2025-26 year in mid- to late July.
If you plan to enroll in courses during 2025-26, it is not too late to apply for Financial Aid. Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now! If you need help creating your FSA ID, obtaining the links for your contributors or need assistance with any part of the application process, we are here to help! Please stop into the Welcome and One Stop Center to sit down with a Financial Aid team member to get started today!
Summer 2025:
Welcome to Summer 2025! To be considered for funding, students must have a completed 2024-25 FAFSA on file, be in good academic standing and enroll in at least one course for Summer. Once your Financial Aid file is completed, an award offer will be placed on eServices. You will receive an email with directions to log into eServices to ‘review and respond’ to your award notice. For more information and important dates, please review our Summer Information Flyer.
Make sure to review the RCTC Award Guide for details about how your financial aid is processed and the requirements you must meet to continue receiving aid.
Key information and dates for Summer Session:
- Checklist for Financial Aid Students
- Setup your Direct Deposit information
- Financial Aid Disbursement for Summer Session begins on June 13, 2025.
Financial Aid Information
- The Financial Aid Process – How & When to Apply (FAFSA)
- Apply now! (Link to U.S. Department of Education – FAFSA)
- Cost of Attendance
- Net Price Calculator
- Sources of Aid (Grants, Loans, Work Study, Scholarships)
- Financial Aid for Veterans
- Loans for PARENTS of undergraduate students
- Financial Management Information
- Rights and Responsibilities of Financial Aid Recipients
- Code of Conduct for Financial Aid Office Employees
- Contact information and location of Financial Aid Office
Financial Aid Applicant Resources
- FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
- CHECK MY STATUS (eServices Login)
- RCTC Financial Aid Award Guide
- Checklist: Review and Respond to your Award Notice
- Checklist: Budget Planning and Student Loans
- Disbursement Information and Textbook Charges
- Direct Deposit Information
- Federal Direct Loan Program
- Work Study / Student Employment Programs
- Minnesota SELF Loan – Online Application
- Special Information for graduates
- Special Information regarding withdrawals and drops
- Satisfactory Academic Progress