Changing the World,
One graduate at a Time

The RCC Foundation provides financial support through scholarships and emergency funds to approximately 500 students yearly. With the support of donors like you and the RCC Foundation, higher education becomes an attainable dream and the catalyst for a bright future. RCC students epitomize the American story in real time, and Rockland Community College is their engine for economic mobility.

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Rockland Community College Foundation
145 College Road
Suffern, NY 10901

About Us

The Rockland Community College Foundation was established in 1981 to provide the resources that students require for success. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the College by fostering a culture of philanthropy, growing the endowment, and providing financial support for long-term institutional priorities that could not be achieved without private funds. Access to the educational opportunities provided through scholarships can serve as the path to economic security, and this is especially true for low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. The RCC Foundation awards over $350,000 annually to deserving students. Additional support is provided by the Foundation to the College to ensure that students get the highest-quality educational experiences.

Thank you for your support! Please contact Karen Lewis, Executive Director of Development, with any questions at [email protected] or 845-574-4595.

Alumni

The RCC Foundation is a conduit, building relationships among a network of alumni and friends and working to grow the RCC Community. We hope alumni will come together to support one another and current RCC students. Visit our alumni page to stay connected.

Meet Our student Scholars

“The President's Society changed my life; meeting accomplished professionals who shared their experiences proved invaluable. The skills I acquired in the President's Society were instrumental in my successful advocacy at Congress for the Endangered Species Act. Any student who has the pleasure to attend RCC should take full advantage of the President's Society, as it has taught me so much.”
Nika O
Nika ObiamaluNatural and Physical Science major
“Scholarship support will help me to buy a laptop which allows me to create professional 3D renderings. My dream is to get my professional engineering license and work at a firm in NY or Los Angeles.”
Alexander Barradas
Alexander BarradasCivil Engineering major

Recipient of the Dr. Morris & Prof. Libby Bay Music/Theater Scholarship, the Sandy Dranoff Memorial Scholarship and the Charles Schaudel Scholarships.

“With less financial pressure, I feel better equipped to achieve my goals and continue creating music. I hope to transfer to Ramapo College.”

Kameron Fidanza
Kameron FidanzaVisual and Performing Arts major
“I am so grateful to be in The Sam Draper Honors Program and to have received scholarship awards. The Honors Program has given me many opportunities and hope for the future. Scholarship allows me to work less often so I can study further for the rigorous Honors classes.”
Patricia Gibby
Patricia GibbyEnglish major
“What I appreciate most about the Ford ASSET program is that it is taught by a certified technician. The program places students in paid internships where we get hands on experience and practice what we study. I am now on my way to becoming a great automotive technician.”
Derek Torres
Derek TorresAutomotive Technology - 2025
"Thanks to support from the Kolt Scholarship to Empower Future Industry Leaders, I have more energy to focus on my studies without the looming stress of wondering if I can continue with my educational journey. I am the sole provider for my educational expenses. I hope to pursue a BSN and possibly MSN or DNP."
YaeJin Yang
YaeJin YangNursing major

Corporate Partnerships

RCC offers an industry-leading education to students from around the region paired with unmatched experiences thanks to our Corporate Partnerships.

By partnering with industry leaders in our key educational areas, we can update training aids, enhance the students’ learning environment through classroom sponsorship programs, and ensure that we keep up with the evolution of industry trends and practices. By aligning with leading organizations, we ensure RCC graduates are prepared for and have access to in-demand careers in areas they are truly passionate about.

  • Real-world work experiences for students enrolled in programs relevant to a specific industry. Use RCC students’ skills and expertise to support employees during events or within the regular work environment.
  • Create a unique branded classroom or shop space to assist prospective employees’ awareness of career opportunities within a company or organization.
  • Partner with RCC to provide training aids for students to use during their education in exchange for branding opportunities or other mutually agreed-upon benefits.

To explore a partnership with Rockland Community College and discover how RCC can help your organization accomplish its goals. Please get in touch with the RCC Foundation, Executive Director of Development, Karen Lewis, at 845-574-4595 or [email protected].

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