Financial Aid
Mission:
The fundamental purpose of the financial aid program at Rich Mountain Community College is to
make it possible for students to attend college, who would normally be deprived of a college education
because of inadequate funds. Based on the belief that higher education should not be a privilege
reserved only for those who can afford to purchase it and that educational opportunities should not be
limited by the financial resources of the student and his/her family. While financial assistance maybe
limited at RMCC, the financial aid office assist students in every effort possible to assist the
student in resources or opportunities to pay for his/her education.
How do I know if I am eligible for financial aid?
A student must meet the following requirements to be eligible for financial aid.
- Be accepted into Rich Mountain Community College.
- Must be in an approved degree or certificate program at RMCC.
- Have a HS diploma or GED. If student does not have a HS diploma or GED, he/she must have passed an ability to benefit test.
- Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Student must not be in default of a loan.
- If required, be registered with Selective Service (www.sss.gov).
- Be in good academic standing. According to the RMCC Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
Should I apply for financial aid?
Students persuing a degree or certificate at RMCC must apply for the Federal Pell Grant by completing
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to determine eligibility for Federal and
State funds. FAFSA information is also used when determining institutional funds. Students can come
by the Financial Aid Office or Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a Federally funded TRiO program,
for assistance with financial aid questions or completing the FAFSA application.
How do I get started?
- Apply for admissions to RMCC.
- Complete the Free Application to Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
REMEMBER: Help is available with completing the FAFSA. Come by the RMCC Financial Aid Office or see an EOC Representative.
- Complete the RMCC Financial Aid Application. This must be completed each year for financial aid.
You may access the application online: 2007-2008 Financial Aid Application.
- Complete any scholarships that you wish to apply for by the deadline and notify the Financial Aid
Office. Click on the following link to learn more about the RMCC Scholarships.
Important Dates for Financial Aid
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