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.
Spring 2025:
The last date to accept a Spring Semester loan is May 5, 2025. Students who are still seeking financial assistance for Spring courses should see a Financial Aid Specialist in the Welcome and One Stop Center immediately. Give us a call at (507) 285-7557 or by email at financialaid@rctc.edu
Summer 2025:
Summer is right around the corner and Financial Aid is available to help you with your expenses. 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. Approximately 5-7 days after registering for Summer courses, 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 the remainder of the 2024-2025 year, including Summer Session enrollment:
- Checklist for Financial Aid Students
- Bookstore Charging for Summer 2025 – May 19 – June 6, 2025
- Setup your Direct Deposit information
- Financial Aid Disbursement for Summer Session begins on June 13, 2025
2025-2026 Financial Aid
Students planning to return for the 2025-2026 school year should 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!
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