Financial Aid

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:

Spring Semester funding is still available to students who complete a 2024-25 FAFSA with the U.S. Department of Education or apply using the MN Dream Act application.  Students are STRONGLY encouraged to complete their application before April 2, 2025 to ensure there is sufficient time to consider you for funding.  Once you have filed your FAFSA, RCTC will generally contact you the following week, via email and/or on eServices to help you complete the application process.

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:

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

Financial Aid Applicant Resources