How to Pay for College at RCC
Financing Your Education
We are committed to providing students with affordable tuition, manageable direct education costs, and equitable access to financial aid resources. Understanding of the costs and knowing what you are eligible for will help you create a financial plan.
FINANCIAL AID/
SCHOLARSHIPS TUITION, FEES
AND COSTS
Student Employment
Student employment offers students the opportunity to have part-time employment on or off-campus that can possibly be related to their chosen field of study, on a schedule that works with their studies.
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The RCC Promise Program
Free Tuition and Fees + Book and Other Support
The RCC Promise program is part of a state and nationwide effort to provide affordable
education. Full-time eligible students receive free no-fee tuition and fees, support
for textbooks, priority registration, access to educational and faculty advisors,
activities and a dedicated community. Certain restrictions apply.
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Financial Aid Virtual Assistance
Students can get help with completing the FAFSA application, CA DREAM Act application, get general answers to questions and receive assistance with financial aid verification task status during the virtual assistance hours. Also, we offer Cash for College and scholarship virtual workshops. Please look below for our virtual drop in hours and current workshops.
| Day | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10 - 11 am | |
| Wednesday | 2 - 3 pm | |
| Thursday | 10 - 11 am | |
| Thursday | 2 - 3 pm |
Financial Aid Wellness Hours (Via Zoom)
Take charge of your finances with one-on-one time for your personal financial questions.
During these Zoom hours, student can receive guidace on:
- Mapping out your financial goals
- Setting up a budget
- Emergency fund information
- Understanding credit and use it to your advantage
- Student loan questions
- General financial planning
During these zoom hours, we offer RCC students guidance and tools on a variety of personal finance topics, including budgeting, setting financial goals, understanding student loans, credit and credit cards, basic investing, and managing your finances while attending RCC.
If you have questions specifically related to financial aid, please login into the Student Financial Services Office hours.
Tuesdays | 10 - 11 am |
Financial Aid Drop-In Hub (Welcome Center)
Financial Aid staff will be available to help students complete their financial aid file from 1 - 2 pm on the following dates:
- March: 2, 5
- April: 2, 20, 23
- May: 4, 7, 18, 21
- June: 1, 14, 15, 18, 29
Please note: The Drop-In Hub will not be held during Financial Aid Awareness Week (April 6–9) or Spring Break (April 13–17).
On days when the Hub is not scheduled, students may still visit the Financial Aid Office during regular business hours for assistance.
Financial Aid Events
Financial Aid Awareness Week: Application Assistance
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration -Welcome Center
Financial Aid Awareness Week: Financial Wellness Workshop
12:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Location: Business, Law, and Computer Information Systems Building-114A
Financial Aid Awareness Week: Cal Grant Overview (Zoom)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Financial Aid Awareness Week: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Workshop
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Financial Aid Awareness Week: Main Event
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Location: Quadrangle