We Care Fund

Student Eligibility

Eligible RCC students include those who are matriculated in a degree or certificate program at the College during the award period, have filed a 2019/20 or 2020/21 FAFSA, and are deemed to be potentially eligible for federal student aid. Students who have not previously completed a FAFSA are encouraged to file a FAFSA application immediately.

Allowable Costs

Allowable expenses include:

• food
• housing
• utilities
• course materials
• technology
• health care
• child care

Award Range

Based upon the student’s request for funding, the College will make an initial We Care Fund award equal to the student’s requested amount up to $1,000 for Pell-eligible applicants and up to $500 for non-Pell-eligible applicants. After the priority deadline, available funding will be re-assessed and additional awards may be made. The maximum award per student is $6,195.

Award Periods:

• Spring 2020
  • Priority Deadline is June 26, 2020
  • Application closed August 31, 2020
• Summer 2020
  • Priority Deadline is August 11, 2020
  • Application closed November 18, 2020
• Fall 2020
  • Priority Deadline is October 2, 2020
  • Application closed March 12, 2021

Application Process

Students in need will make their requests known to the College by completing an online application. The College will review all requests on a rolling basis and provide initial awards on a weekly basis. Awards will be posted and paid through the student’s account, but will be unaffected by any outstanding charges. That is, 100% of all We Care Fund awards will go directly to students. Please click the following button or the one at the top of the page to apply.