Financial Aid Overview

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the very first step you should take to receive state and federal financial aid. 

Outlined below is information that will help you navigate your financial aid options.

We are here to support you. For questions and support contact our Navigator Team.

Paying for a quality education should not be a barrier to learning. There is more money available than ever before to help pave your way to a brighter future.

Follow these steps

• Step 1: Complete RCC’s free application for admission
• Step 2: Complete the FAFSA
• Step 3: Check your RCC message Center, To-Do List, and student email often. The Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Services sends financial aid notifications to students via their SIS Student Center, To-Do List, and/or school or personal email address.
• Step 4: Respond to any requests for additional information.
  It is your responsibility to check these regularly and respond promptly if action required on your part to process your financial aid. If you fail to complete any of the to-do items or provide the requested information your financial aid will not be processed.                       
• Step 5: Apply for RCC Scholarships 
• Step 6: Schedule an appointment with your College Navigator to register for classes. 
• Step 7: 
  • Pay for your classes
  • Tuition and costs
  • Payment plan 

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid Eligible Programs
Financial Aid Policies
Financial Need Criteria
Forms Library
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Using Financial Aid in the Bookstore
Work Study Program

NOTICE about 1098-T forms: 

We’ve been informed that incorrect 2023 1098-T forms were mailed to students by Maximus, the third-party vendor that handles this process on our behalf.

Only students who have paid out-of-pocket for at least part of their tuition for credit classes are eligible for a 1098-T form. Students who had a third party, such as high schools or their employer, pay all tuition during the year may have received the form in error.  

If you did not make any out-of-pocket payments during the 2023 calendar year, please disregard the form if you have received one.

If you received a 1098-T form in error you should receive a letter from Maximus. Affected students who received an incorrect 1098-T form should expect to receive a corrected 1098-T form in the coming weeks.

If you have questions/concerns please contact Michelle Hornbeck 804-758-6729.

To download a copy please visit https://tra.maximus.com and follow the first-time user instructions.