Financial Aid

Scholarship Resources

The Richland Community College Foundation Scholarships

The Richland Community College Foundation awards over 500 scholarships to students attending Richland each year.

Scholarship Search Engines

There are many different scholarship searches on the Web these days.

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Personal Finance Information

How can I get a copy of my credit report?

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act credit reports are free under certain circumstances. For a small fee (usually around $9.00) you can request a copy of your credit report at anytime by contacting the three largest credit bureaus.

The three largest credit bureaus are:

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Financial Aid Disbursement Dates

2008-2009 Financial Aid Disbursement Dates
Semester Pell Advance Book Checks Academic Competitiveness
Grant
Balance of Pell Funds Disbursment  Stafford Loan Disbursement 
Fall 2008 Aug. 11, 18, & 25

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Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if I am eligible for financial aid?

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Standards of Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients

The Richland Community College Financial Aid Office is required by federal regulations to monitor academic progress toward a degree or certificate for all financial aid recipients.

In order to receive financial aid at Richland, a student's total academic record, including transfer work, must be evaluated. While remedial hours are not counted in the College cumulative grade point average calculation, they will be reviewed for GPA and successful completion for financial aid purposes.

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Applying for Financial Aid

The financial aid process begins with the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA will automatically be sent to the State of Illinois for Illinois residents who list an Illinois school on the FAFSA.

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Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance determines the maximum amount of financial aid a student could receive. Students actual costs may be more or less than these amounts.

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