RCC Foundation Financial Assistance

Student Support & Scholarships

The RCC Foundation is Here to Help

Each year, the RCC Foundation awards thousands of dollars to RCC students in need. Since its inception, the RCC Foundation has awarded almost $4 million in student awards to new, continuing and transfer students at RCC.

Support is available through:

Scholarship Fund

The RCC Foundation annually offers over 200 scholarships to new, continuing and transferring students. Recipients are awarded based on various criteria including financial need, demonstrated community service, academic achievement, artistic talent, and even high school attended.

New Student Scholarships

The New Student Scholarships application is closed.

In order to be considered for a New Student Scholarship, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Admitted for the Spring 2023 semester or Fall 2023 semester at RCC. Please follow these steps, if you have not already done so, to start the admissions process.
    1. Apply to RCC
    2. Complete the FAFSA
      Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is separate from RCC’s scholarship application. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the FAFSA process or email [email protected] for assistance.
    3. Apply for scholarships

Need Help with the Scholarship Application?
Please email [email protected] or call the Financial Aid Office at 845-574-4282.

Continuing and Transfer Student Scholarships

The Scholarship Application for continuing and transfer students is now closed.

President’s Student Support Fund

Please check back – – a new online application for Fall 2023 will be opening soon.

Emergency Fund

Please check back – – the College is seeking additional funding for this program.