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:
Can you believe that Summer is half-way over? Students who are still seeking Summer Financial Aid should contact the Welcome and One Stop Center to meet with a Financial Aid Specialist. Documentation must be submitted no later than July 15, 2025 to be considered for funding. For more information regarding summer aid, please review the 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 began 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