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Financial Aid

Financial aid can help you pay for the classes that are required by your declared RRCC program of study. The amount of federal aid you may receive is based only on the classes you take that are required to earn your RRCC degree or certificate. Meet with your Pathway Advisor before the semester begins to make sure you’re in the correct degree program and taking eligible classes.

Most of our students receive some type of financial aid each year. Four types are available:

  • Grants do not need to be repaid and are typically based on financial need.
  • Loans must be repaid, with interest, unlike scholarships and grants.
  • Work-study allows you to work for the college or an approved community organization while you are enrolled.
  • Scholarships are generally based on academic performance, accomplishments, and need, and require a separate application.

The Financial Aid Office can provide details for the following:

  • Local and regional scholarships
  • Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Colorado Student Grants (CSG), Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grants, FosterEd Grants, EmpowerEd Grants, Colorado Graduate Grants, Federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Direct Parent Loans (PLUS).
  • Federal and Colorado Work-Study Program

We should receive your financial aid application within 3-5 business days after you submit it online. You can apply throughout the year beginning October 1 the year before fall classes start. However, we recommend applying by April 15 to be considered for the best types of funding, which is often awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To send your FAFSA to RRCC, use federal school code 009543. Log into The Rock to track the status of your financial aid file. Use The Rock student portal to view and accept your offered aid, and check your RRCC student email regularly for requests for additional information. For complete financial aid information, see the Red Rocks Community College website.

Information: www.rrcc.edu/financial-aid. Drop by the Lakewood or Arvada campus, all 303-914-6256, or email: rrcc.financialaid@rrcc.edu.