Types of Aid
All students seeking federal or state financial aid based on need must begin the process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application may be completed online at Federal Student Aid. The student will receive the results from the federal processor in the form of a FAFSA submission summary and the schools noted by the student will receive the electronic results in the college’s financial aid office. The financial aid office is authorized to request additional documentation as needed to complete the verification and awarding process.
Federal Pell Grant
The FAFSA submission summary is the official notification of the student’s Pell grant eligibility. Determination of award amounts are made in the financial aid office based on the information provided on the student’s FAFSA submission summary as well as required documents and materials furnished by the student. Federal Pell grants are awarded to eligible students who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in an eligible curriculum program.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The financial aid office will award the FSEOG to eligible students on an individual basis. Student eligibility is determined by the FAFSA submission summary information. This grant varies in amount and is awarded based upon student need. As monies are limited in this fund, students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA early.
NextNC Scholarship
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Legal residents of North Carolina who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in an eligible curriculum program at a North Carolina community college and who demonstrate moderate financial need based upon FAFSA results may be eligible for this grant. Both eligibility and funding are determined by CFNC.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs on campus for students who demonstrate financial need, are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in an approved course of study, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and have completed the FAFSA application (Exceptions may be allowed during a student’s final semester). Job assignments are based on departmental needs, student’s interest, skills and class schedule; and contingent upon available funds. Work-study jobs are available in many academic and administrative departments on campus. Applications are to be completed through the Etrieve system.
Rockingham Community College Foundation Scholarships
The Rockingham Community College Foundation, Inc. was organized and incorporated in 1970.
The Foundation exists to assist and support Rockingham Community College and its efforts to enhance individual and community success through education, employment assistance, service to business and industry, and contributions to cultural and social development.
The Foundation serves as a vehicle to receive private gifts and bequests and to account for, manage and help appreciate monies or property donated to the Foundation for the purpose of benefitting Rockingham Community College.
Various individuals and organizations contribute funds for scholarships. RCC uses an online application process for scholarships provided by the RCC Foundation. The online application is available January 1 each year. Please use the link marked “RCC Scholarship Application” that is found on the financial aid section of RCC’s webpage.
Other Sources and Procedural Information
The college also serves as a referral and information agency for the following resources:
- Veterans Administration
- Social Security
- Department of Social Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Job Resource Center
All financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Those persons who foresee a need for financial assistance are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early in the year preceding the date of expected enrollment. The FAFSA may be filed online at Federal Student Aid or mobile applications.
Financial aid awards are NOT automatically renewable. Students must re-apply for all scholarships and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each school year. The academic year covered by the awards will be shown on the student’s award letter and consideration for aid beyond that time can be made only after an updated FAFSA application has been received. Students needing assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.