Applying for Financial Assistance

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Applying for financial assistance is straightforward, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. The instructions below will walk you through the application process and show you how to check your status of your application. Have questions or prefer personalized help? Just click the "Schedule an Appointment" link to book a convenient time with one of our team members. Our Financial Assistance and Engagement team is dedicated to assisting you—don’t hesitate to reach out!

Our Financial Assistance and Engagement team is dedicated to assisting you—don’t hesitate to reach out!

Important Dates

  • The 2025-26 FAFSA is available for submissions from November 21st, 2024 to June 30th, 2026.
    Apply for this year if you need financial assistance for college courses held between August 2025 and July 2026.
  • The 2026-27 FAFSA is available for submissions from October 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2027.
    Apply for this year if you need financial assistance for college courses held between August 2025 and July 2026.

The Office of Financial Assistance and Engagement does not have a priority deadline. However, we suggest all students to complete the application at least one month prior to your tuition deadline to ensure ample processing time.

The first and most important step to apply for most types of assistance is filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Before beginning please note, you will need to include your:

  • Federal tax information such as a 1040 Tax Return including W-2 Wage Statements for you (and your spouse, if you are married), and for your parents if you are dependent student
  • Your Driver's License or State ID number
  • Your Social Security Number
  • Your parents’ Social Security numbers if you are dependent student
  • Your parents’ date of birth if you are a dependent student
  • Your Alien Registration number if you are an eligible non-citizen

Let's get started!

  • Visit the FAFSA page online and click "Start Here" to create your FSA ID and begin the application process. (If your classification is as a dependent, your parent or guardian will need to apply for an FSA ID as well).
  • Choose the school year when you'll be attending college and begin filling out your FAFSA.
  • Use RCC's Federal School number—005447.
  • Complete the application, submit it, and document your confirmation number for reference.
  • If you run into questions, please feel free to review the Frequently Asked Questions page for the FAFSA.

Complete your application to RCC.

Please note, we cannot receive your FAFSA information until this step is complete.

Once you’re admitted, you might also need to complete a placement assessment, depending on your chosen program. Our team is here to help you every step of the way!

The FAFSA Submission Summary provides a clear, comprehensive view of your financial aid journey. It outlines your eligibility for the upcoming award year, details about the schools you’re exploring, and the next steps to help you prepare for college costs. You’ll be able to view your SAR once your FAFSA is processed—typically within one to three business days. Only you, the student, can access the FAFSA Submission Summary— not your form contributors.

Once RCC receives your FAFSA information, we will contact you by letter and email to inform you of any further actions needed.

To keep your financial aid flowing each academic year, you’ll need to submit a new FAFSA. It’s a necessary step to receive financial assistance, and we’re here to help you through it!

Wondering what’s going on with your financial assistance? Randolph Community College utilizes a system called Self-Service to relay confidential information to our current students.

If you are a current student, sign in to Self-Service and click on the Financial Aid menu button. Your Financial Aid checklist will appear, giving you access to see information such as missing documentation, your financial aid offer, how to contact your financial aid counselor, satisfactory academic progress status, and helpful links about financial aid.

You can also access your account balance and summary in Self-Service by clicking on the Student Finance menu button and viewing your Account dashboard. There you have access to see information such as your total charges, your total estimated financial aid, and the balance owed. (For questions about your account balance information, please call the Business Office at 336-633-0292.)

Remember: You must be in an eligible program of study to receive federal and state financial aid.

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS OF STUDY AT RCC

Trouble Logging In?

  • You may not be able to log in if your application process is not complete or if you have just completed an application for admission. It can take several days for your information to be entered into the system and for RCC to obtain any additional information needed (i.e. transcripts, etc).
  • If you have accessed Self-Service before, your password is what you reset it to the first time you logged in.
  • If you are unable to log in and need assistance, please e-mail cctechsupport@randolph.edu or call 336- 625-1573. Please have your name, birth date, and last six digits of your social security number available.

If you need assistance with logging into Self-Service please go to the MyRCC Portal.