Financial Aid
More than half of our students receive some type of financial aid each year. Four types are available:
- Grants are based on financial need and do not need to be repaid.
- Loans must be repaid, with interest, unlike scholarships and grants.
- Work-study allows you to work for the college 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, Colorado Student Grants, Colorado Career and Technical Education Grants, Federal Direct Stafford Student Loans, and Federal Direct Parent Loans (P.L.U.S.)
- Federal and Colorado Work-Study Program
Once you have applied for financial aid, it can take several weeks to process your request. Although the application for financial aid (FAFSA) can be submitted throughout the year beginning October 1 the year before fall classes start, 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. Submit the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. 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 check for requests for additional information and to view and accept your offered aid. For complete financial aid information, see the Red Rocks Community College website.
Information: www.rrcc.edu/financial-aid or 303-914-6256. Arvada Campus Advising: 303-914-6010.