What kind and how much aid is available?
Each student’s federal and state aid eligibility is determined individually, based on their financial need and student budget. Submit a FAFSA or an ORSAA so we can officially determine your aid eligibility. Applying for aid does not obligate you to attend.
Below are the most common types of federal and state aid we award. Amounts listed are based a student attending 12+ credits a term at RCC fall through spring terms. More funding may be available if attending summer term. The amounts listed are the maximum available for those who qualify. Not everyone qualifies for these kinds of aid or, if they do, the maximum amount.
Click on each award type for more details and/or application links!
| Award Type | Max Per Year (based on 25/26) | Eligibility Requirements/Details |
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Up to $7,395 |
Complete the FAFSA, high financial need |
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Up to $300 |
First come first served, Pell-eligible students with the highest financial need, enrolled 6+ credits a term |
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Up to $4,272 |
First come first served. Oregon residents with high financial need, enrolled in 6+ credits a term starting fall term, specific deadlines to apply and be eligible (earlier than standard RCC aid application deadline) |
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Up to $4,584 |
Recent Oregon high school graduates (or GED® completers) with minimum GPA/scores, enrolled 6+ credits a term at an Oregon community college, graduation/completion date determines deadline to apply, earlier deadlines to submit aid application/documents to the school |
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Variable |
RCC students enrolled 6+ credits a term with a 2.5+ GPA (for most) |
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Variable |
Oregon residents may fill out one application and apply for multiple need-based or merit-based scholarships |
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Variable |
Requirements vary. Apply for individual scholarships through web sites such as: Scholarship Universe, Fastweb, Big Future, and Scholarships.com |
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Up to $4,500 |
Hired as a student employee, FAFSA-eligible students enrolled 6+ credits a term who have financial need |
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Up to $5,500 (dependent) or $9,500 (independent) |
FAFSA-eligible students enrolled 6+ credits a term |
There are other Oregon funds available if you pay for childcare, are a member of one of the federally recognized tribes in Oregon, are/were a foster youth, and more. Please visit oregonstudentaid.gov to see if any are applicable to your circumstances.