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
If you plan to enroll in courses for the upcoming Fall or Spring Semesters, 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!
After your FAFSA has been sent to RCTC, you will receive an email notice directing you to log into eServices to review your 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.
Summer 2025:
Students who are still seeking Summer Financial Aid should contact the Welcome and One Stop Center IMMEDIATELY to meet with a Financial Aid Specialist. The deadline to submit requested documentation for Summer is July 15, 2025.
Key information and dates for Summer Session:
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 for Financial Aid Students
- Code of Conduct for Financial Aid Personnel
- Contact information for RCTC Financial Aid
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
- Special Information for graduates
- Special Information regarding withdrawals and drops
- Satisfactory Academic Progress and the Appeals Process