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RRCC offers more than 100 federal, state, college, and private scholarships and awards. Contact the Financial Aid office at 303.914.6256 for more information or email your questions to finaid@rrcc.edu.
Colorado Residents: Be sure to sign up for the College Opportunity Fund!
Types of Aid
The following types of financial aid are available at Red Rocks Community College, based on the information you provide on your financial aid application. Your first step to apply is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are ASSET-eligible, or if you are an international, undocumented, or DACAmented student, complete the Colorado Application for Student Financial Aid (CASFA).
RRCC Financial Aid Packaging Policy
Our policy is to package all "free" grant and scholarship funding before offering self-help aid like work-study and loans. The Federal Pell Grant is an entitlement and will be offered to eligible students before all other types of aid. We will then offer work-study and subsidized Federal Direct Student Loans up to a student's cost of attendance. Some students do not have any financial need according to their financial aid application. These students may only be offered an unsubsidized (interest-bearing) student loan and may have the opportunity to earn work-study. We recommend completing the financial aid application and talking to the Financial Aid Office about your options, regardless of your financial need.
Grants are usually offered based on financial need and do not have to be repaid. Grant amounts are determined by the information you provide on the CASFA/FAFSA as well as your enrollment status (how many credits you are taking that count toward your declared program of study at RRCC). The amount of your grant will be reduced, or pro-rated, if you are taking fewer than 12 credits in any semester. With the exception of the Federal Pell Grant, funding is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There could be times a student may show eligibility, but funds may not be available.
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Federal Pell Grant
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Up to $7,395 per calendar year (effective for the 2023-2024 aid year). Pro-rated based on enrollment in classes that count toward your declared RRCC program of study. |
Undergraduate students who do not have a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, Colorado residents and non-residents, US citizens and eligible non-citizens. No minimum credit requirement, depending on individual eligibility. Check with the Financial Aid Office to see if you qualify if you are taking fewer than 6 credits. |
Based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
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Colorado Student Grant
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Typically, up to $5,000 for the year. Pro-rated based on actual enrollment. |
Colorado residents and ASSET-eligible students. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. |
Based on available funding and financial need.
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Federal Supplemental Educational |
Up to $4,000 per academic year.
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Colorado residents and non-residents. Priority given to non-resident students with a 0 EFC. No minimum credit requirement |
Based on available funding and financial need.
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| Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grant | Actual cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for classes that are required for your declared short program of study. |
Colorado residents and ASSET-eligible students completing certificates that are shorter than 16 credits in length. Provide documentation of books and supply costs to request an increase in grant funding. Contact Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility. |
Based on available funding and financial need. Only available for classes that are required to complete the declared short certificate. |
| Colorado Graduate Grant | Varies annually. |
Colorado residents with financial need who are completing the Master's in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. Typically, awarded to first-year students only, for the summer semester of the first year of the MPA program. |
Based on available funding and financial need. |
| Care Forward Colorado | Actual cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for required courses. |
Students who have declared an eligible certificate in high-demand healthcare fields. Must have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Based on availability of funding. No new students accepted after Summer 2024. |
| Career Advance Colorado | Actual cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for required courses. |
Colorado resident students who have declared an eligible certificate in Construction, Education, Fire Fighting, or Law Enforcement and qualify for financial aid. |
Based on availability of funding. Program ends after the 2025-2026 academic year. |
| ECE 1011/ECE 1031 Stipend | Actual cost of ECE 1011 and ECE 1031 tuition and fees. |
Provide PDIS usersname to the Financial Aid Office. Non-residents of Colorado must complete an appeal with the State of Colorado within 7 weeks from the start of the semester. |
Based on availability of funding. |
| FosterEd | Entire cost of attendance for up to 132 credit hours. |
Students who were placed in foster care in Colorado any time after their 13th birthdate. If under 26 years old, must apply for ETV. Must qualify for financial aid. |
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| Finish What You Started |
Up to $3,500 per semester. Prorates based on actual enrollment. |
Students who were previously enrolled and are returning to complete their education after taking time off. |
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The Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) Stipend is not considered financial aid. We encourage all Colorado residents to apply for this Stipend, as it will reduce your total tuition bill. Click here for more information of applying for COF.
