FINANCIAL AID
Let us help you find the financial aid you need to reach your career goals.
³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of the most affordable colleges in the nation. But we understand that even an affordable college can be hard to pay for right at the beginning of your academic journey.
That’s where financial aid comes in. Most students at The River receive some form of financial aid to help them get the education they need, whether that’s scholarships, grants, work-study, military benefits, or loans.
Even better, 91 percent of our students graduate with no debt. Many—42 percent—receive grants or scholarships that don’t need to be paid back.
Ready to invest in your future? Ready to take real steps toward your career goals? We’re here to help. Use these pages to understand how financial aid works, what’s available and how to apply. If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact us.
LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
Applying for Financial Aid
Learn how to apply for grants, scholarships, loans and more to make your education affordable. Find out if you are eligible, when you need to apply, how to apply, and more. We also cover financial aid for transfer students on this page.
Receiving and Using Your Financial Aid
Find out how you’ll receive your aid and how you will use it to pay your college costs on this page. We also talk about Satisfactory Academic Progress, which is the academic standard that all financial aid recipients must meet. Federal regulations require that the student meet basic standards of academic progress to receive federal student aid. This policy applies to all applicants/recipients of federal student aid
Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid can take many forms: grants, scholarships, loans, federal work-study, military benefits and more. We cover all of them—and how to qualify for them—here.
Forms
Need a financial aid form? We keep them all here.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator estimates average aid for undergraduates with similar family and financial situations.
Center for Financial Literacy
Educational programs, activities and materials to help students and the community make informed financial decisions.
Military and Veterans Services
Dedicated services for members of the military, veterans and qualified dependents.
CONTACT FINANCIAL AID
We’re here to help! Join the line to meet with us—virtually or in person—using The River Line. Join from anywhere and get notified when you’ve reached the front of the line. Or contact the financial aid advisor for your campus by email or phone.
Pruitt Campus
Mueller Campus
Chastain Campus
Dixon Hendry Campus
863-824-6000
