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How do I apply for financial aid? |
| A student must submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid at RCC. Visit the FAFSA
web site to apply electronically. If you prefer to complete a paper
copy, you may pick up an application from RCC or from the college
you are currently attending, or you may request an application from
RCC’s Information Center, (336) 633-0200. Application packets
will be available at RCC around mid-January. The FAFSA should be completed
after January 1, but before March 15 as this is the deadline for the
N.C. Student Incentive Grant. If you miss the deadline, you may still
apply but some aid may not be available. Be sure to specify RCC’s
federal school code #005447. |
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What forms other than the FAFSA are required to
apply for financial aid? |
| The FAFSA is the basic form for most student aid programs, and there are a number of Federal and state grants that are awarded using the information provided on the FAFSA. However, students wishing to apply for a Work-Study position must submit a work-study employment application, and students wishing to apply for a scholarship through the RCC Foundation must apply online at http://www.randolph.edu/scholars/. Foundation scholarship applications usually are due the last Friday in April. |
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How do I make necessary changes or
corrections to my Student Aid Report (SAR)? |
| When your FAFSA application information has been processed
you will receive a Student Aid Report from the U.S. Department of
Education. Follow the instructions to make changes or corrections,
or contact Randolph Community College to see if your information has
been received. If we already have your information, we will make your
corrections to save time. |
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What types of scholarships are offered through
the college? |
| There are over 140 scholarships offered through the
RCC Foundation. These scholarships are available to students who maintain
a GPA of 2.0 or better and who are enrolled for a minimum of six semester
hours. If you meet these requirements, check with the financial aid
office around the end of March to receive more information concerning
the scholarship application and deadlines. Typically, the deadline
is the last Friday in April. |
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I have financial aid now, but what about next year?
Is it necessary to apply again? |
| Yes, you must apply each year to renew your financial
aid. The best way is to complete the renewal FAFSA via the Internet.
. If you prefer to complete a paper copy, you may pick up an application
from RCC or from the college you are currently attending, or you may
request an application from RCC’s Information Center, (336)
633-0200. Application packets will be available at RCC around mid-January.
The FAFSA should be completed after January 1, but before March 15
as this is the deadline for the N.C. Student Incentive Grant. If you
miss the deadline, you may still apply but some aid may not be available.
Be sure to specify RCC’s federal school code #005447. |
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How can I receive a loan while attending Randolph
Community College? |
| If you do not qualify for any other financial aid,
you may want to consider a loan. RCC does not participate in any Federal
loan programs such as Stafford or PLUS loans. However, you can call
contact one of the lenders listed on our Financial Aid Information
sheet. |
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What academic standards must I maintain at RCC
to be eligible for financial aid? |
| Students receiving financial aid at RCC must make satisfactory
academic progress toward completion of degree or diploma requirements
and be in good academic standing. Click here for a full explanation
of RCC’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. |
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Is my information kept confidential? |
| The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974 prohibits the release of a student's educational record, which
includes student award information, to parents or spouses without
the written permission of the student (applies to students 18 years
old or older). Once submitted, a written request must be reviewed
and approved before any information is released. The Financial Aid
Office staff will not disclose financial information or award amounts
over the phone to anyone, including the student. |
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What does it take to be eligible for financial
assistance? |
In general, you are eligible for federal financial
assistance if you meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate financial need, (for most financial assistance)
- Have a high school diploma; have a recognized equivalent to
a high school diploma, typically a General Education Development
(GED) certificate; have completed home schooling; or have passed
a Department approved ability-to-benefit test.
- Are enrolled as a regular student, working toward a degree,
diploma or certificate in an eligible program.
- Are a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Have a valid Social Security Number.
- Are making satisfactory academic progress in your course of
study. (See Satisfactory Academic Progress ).
- Are not in default on any federal Title IV educational loan
including Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loans, (Direct, FFEL,
PLUS).
- Do not owe an overpayment on any Federal Title IV educational
grant.
- Are registered with the Selective Service, if required.
- Have not been convicted of violating any federal or state drug
possession or sale law. See the Financial Aid office staff to
find out if, or how, this law applies to you.
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How much does it cost to attend RCC? |
| Asheboro and Randolph County area students who commute
to Randolph Community College may expect to spend an average of $1,910
per year for tuition, activity fees, books, and supplies, depending
on the major selected. Supplies will be more costly in majors like
Photographic Technology, Advertising & Graphic Design, and Interior
Design. Transportation is an additional expense. Certain students
must consider room and board and personal expenses in addition to
the above. Students in this category could expect a substantial difference
in expense. |
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Tuition & Fees |
| The College reserves the right to modify, revoke and
add to tuition and fees at any time as defined under North Carolina
Community College System, State Board of Community Colleges guidelines. |
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Tuition - |
In-State |
16 semester hours and up -- $632.00/Semester
1 through 15 semester hours -- $39.50/Credit Hour |
Out-of-State |
16 semester hours and up -- $3,512.00/Semester
1 through 15 semester hours -- $219.50/Credit Hour |
Fees - |
| Late Application Fee |
| $5 for applications received after the
deadline Fall 2005 deadline - July 27, 2005
Spring 2006 deadline - December 21, 2005
Summer 2006 deadline - April 26, 2006 |
| Activity Fee |
$1.00 per credit hour ($16.00 maximum per semester)
All full-time and part-time regular students will pay an activity
fee by the term on an academic year basis. Activity fees for the summer
term will be one half the normal charge. |
| Technology Fee |
| $1 per credit hour ($16.00 maximum per semester) |
| Graduation Fee |
| $20 for graduating students |
| Transcript Fee |
| $5 per transcript |
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Books & Supplies (per year) |
| The cost for books, supplies, equipment and other program-specific
costs will vary by program, and can range from $200 to as much as
$2,400. Specific costs will be presented at the time of the admissions
interview. |
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Tuition e-Pay |
| The College offers a tuition/books payment plan through
FACTS Tuition Management. If interested go to Tuition e-Pay for more
information. |
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Institutional Refund Policy - Credit Programs |
| A 75 percent tuition refund may be made upon the request
of the student if the student officially withdraws from the class
prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the term. Activity
fees are nonrefundable except when a course fails to materialize.
The student should initiate the withdrawal process by contacting the
registrar. No refunds will be made after the 10 percent point, even
though the student may not have attended all classes up to that point. |
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How do I know if I qualify for In-State Tuition? |
| North Carolina law (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that to
qualify as an in-state student for tuition purposes, a person must
have established legal residency (domicile) in North Carolina and
maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months immediately
prior to his/her classification as a N.C. resident. Every applicant
for admission shall be required to make a statement as to his/her
length of residence in the state. To be eligible for classification
as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must establish that
his/her position in the state currently is, and during the requisite
12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a bona
fide domicile rather than of maintaining a mere temporary residence
or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education.
When a student initially completes an application for admission
to the College, he/she will acclaim his/her residency status by
responding to specific questions. Should the College need additional
information in order to determine residency status for tuition purposes,
additional documentation may be requested.
The burden of establishing facts which justify classification of
a student as a resident entitled to in-state tuition rates is placed
on the applicant for such classification.
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Regulations for Residency |
| Regulations concerning the classification
of students for residentiary purposes are set forth in detail in A
Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North
Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition
Purposes. Each student considering enrolling should review the Manual
if he/she has any questions. Copies of the Manual are available for
review at the Randolph Community College Library or from the dean
of Student Development.
To receive more information or if you have questions about residency
requirements, E-mail Student Services at RCC or call (336) 633-0200. |
