Financial Aid
Update!
RRC will not be hosting an in-person financial aid presentation this year. However, I have compiled information to make the process easy to understand. Please keep reading to find everything you need. If you run into problems or have questions - let me know!
2024-2025 FAFSA Updates
The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available to families on December 31, 2023. Find out what you need to know about the changes.
What you can do now...
If you feel confident about the FAFSA process, you can follow steps #1-5 below.
If you are a first time parent or need more guidance, you can attend the virtual financial aid sessions in January - see below
#1 Learn about the FAFSA
#2 Determine who needs an FSA ID
#3 Each contributor should create an FSA ID
#4 Gather information needed for the FAFSA
Get an idea of what you may be receiving (takes 5-10 mins)
Watch the Virtual Info Sessions for Step-by-Step Information
Watch live or view the recording afterwards
Able to ask questions in the chat
Students that attend a session or watch the recording are entered to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended)
January 9 - Creating your FSA ID
January 16 - Applying for Financial Aid / FAFSA
January 23 - MN Dream ACT (for undocumented students)
January 30 - Understanding your offer letter