Paying for RC
Our #1 goal is to help make attending Rochester College a reality. We awarded over $15,644,905 in financial aid during the 2015-16 school year, including grants, loans and scholarships based on eligibility, academic achievement, leadership skills, and other talents and abilities.
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All institutional scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis. Modifications for future incoming classes will not change your scholarship award.
All institutional scholarships are available for fall and spring semesters only. Awards shall be applied directly against the recipient’s educational expenses at a rate of 50% for the Fall semester and 50% for the Spring semester.
New Incoming Freshman & Transfer Student Scholarship Application
Eligibility
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This application exists for students of Rochester College seeking financial assistance for the 2018-2019 academic year. These scholarships require you to complete the FAFSA and the General Scholarship Application by May 1. Recipients are selected by committee members from and throughout Rochester College. After all parts of the application are completed, you will be automatically put into consideration for scholarships for which you are competitive
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Amount
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Varies
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Renewal Requirements
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2.0 Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
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How to apply
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Students may receive no more than one of the following discounts
Christian Academy/School Graduate Discount
Eligibility
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Awarded to first time RC students under age 24 who graduated from an accredited Christian High School.
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Amount
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$500 per year
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Renewal Requirements
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2.0 CGPA
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Family Tuition Discount
Eligibility
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Awarded if two or more dependent children or a parent and child are concurrently enrolled full time.
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Amount
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$1,000 per year
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Renewal Requirements
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Continued enrollment of two or more immediate family members as verified by the registrar. Minimum of 2.0 CGPA.
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Children of Minister’s Discount
Eligibility
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First time RC students under age 24 who are dependent children of full-time ministers (pulpit, youth, worship) or foreign missionaries (working under the supervision and support of a Christian Church in the United States, letter from supporting congregation required annually) and who have served in that capacity for at least 3 years. Discount application form as well as youth census list (9th-12th) from your home congregation must be submitted annually.
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Amount
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$2,000 per year
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How to Apply
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Submit completed Application for Admission, Complete FAFSA, and Child of Minister application |
Renewal Requirements
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Discount application form as well as youth census list (9th-12th) from your home congregation must be submitted annually. Must remain full-time boarding student and maintain 2.0 CGPA.
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The following may be awarded in addition to any other scholarships
Alexander & Elfrieda Oz Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility
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Through generous funds provided by the estate of Alexander & Elfrieda Oz, Rochester College offers an endowed scholarship for full time students of Rochester College with at least 12 credit hours and pursuing a college level degree. Minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout high school and college. First consideration will be given to the Oz family.
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Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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Alumni Parent Scholarship
Eligibility
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At least one parent must have attended Rochester College on a full time basis for at least four semesters.
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Amount
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$1,000 per year
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How to Apply
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Submit completed Application for Admission and Complete FAFSA
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Renewal Requirements
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2.0 CGPA
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Associates Permanent Scholarship
Eligibility
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Through generous funds provided by the Associates of Rochester College, Rochester College offers a permanent scholarship for full time students of Rochester College that meet the following requirements:
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Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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David Weaver Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
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Scholarship will be awarded on:
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Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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Noah Robert Mabey Scholarship
Eligibility
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Through generous funds provided by friends and family of Noah Robert Mabey, Rochester College offers an annual scholarship for students who are currently english majors with a theatre minor, have a 3.0 GPA, and the recipient should exemplify a passion for the arts, including writing, theatre and literature. Additionally, awardee should demonstrate noticeable character and compassion with a sense of humor while willingly participating in Rochester College and a general commitment to be inclusive and serving others.
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Amount
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$500 annually to one individual that meets the criteria of the scholarship and is selected by the Mabey family.
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How to Apply
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President Garfield Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility
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Scholarship will be awarded on:
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Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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Pure Oakland Water Scholarship
Eligibility
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Through generous funds provided by Pure Oakland Water, Rochester College offers an annual scholarship for students who are currently biology majors, have a 3.0 GPA, are sophomore status or higher, and preferably an Oakland County resident
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Amount
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RC awards $3,000 annually to one individual that meets the criteria of the scholarship and is selected by the Pure Oakland Water council.
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How to Apply
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Ross William Trinklein Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility
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Through generous funds provided by the family of Ross William Trinklein, Rochester College offers an endowed scholarship for full time students of Rochester College that meet the following requirements:
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Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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Royce Dickinson Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility
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Rochester College offers an endowed scholarship for full time students of Rochester College that meet the following requirements:
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Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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Royce Dickinson Jr. Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility
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Rochester College offers an endowed scholarship for:
* In the event there are no sufficient candidates for this scholarship in the graduate school, undergraduate students majoring in Bible will be considered. |
Amount
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Varies
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How to Apply
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Social Entrepreneurship Major Scholarship
Eligibility
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Through generous funding provided by the Stewart Team Real Estate, Rochester College offers a scholarship for students who are current social entrepreneurship major (SE Majors), or who have been accepted to Rochester College have declared social entrepreneurship as their major
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Amount
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RC awards $5,000 annually to one or more individuals that meet the criteria of the scholarship.
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How to Apply | Apply » |
The total of all institutional aid for residential students may not exceed 100% of tuition, room, board, and fees.
Only full-time students (minimum of 12 hours) are eligible for institutional aid.
Outside Scholarships
Students in all programs are eligible to apply for outside scholarships.
StudentScholarships.org Scholarship Program
Eligibility
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In order to be eligible for the scholarship you must be under 21 years of age and answer an essay question on the sponsors website.
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Amount
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$1,000
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How to Apply
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Follow the instructions on Student Scholarships website here.
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- Aaron J. Boria, PLLC, Scholarship (Law)
- Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm - Bachelor and Master Degree Scholarships
www.DegreeDirectory.org - Best Nursing Degree
www.bestnursingdegrees.com - BigSun Organization
www.bigsunathletics.com - Brain Injury Association
www.biami.org - Capital Region Community Foundation
crcfoundation.org - Christian Community Credit Union
www.myCCCU.com/scholarship - Community Caring Program
www.communitycaring.org - Krill Oil Educate Your Heart scholarship from Everest Nutrition
http://krilloil.com/krill-oil-scholarship/ - Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers
- Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
www.miaeyc.org - Nursing Grant & Scholarship Information
http://lpntobsnonline.org/nursing-grant-and-scholarship-programs/ - Nurses Scholarship
nursinesling.org - Providence Hospital Alumni Association (Nurse Award)
michleaguenursing.org - Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation
www.mbia.org - Red Cross Scholarship Program
1-800-733-276 - Sussle Scholarships; the best contributor will win the scholarship
http://sussle.org/scholarship/ - Troy Youth Assistance
www.troyyouthassistance.org - VFW Post 5855 is again offering scholarships
www.vfw5855.org/scholarship.htm - Scholarships for Education Majors EducationDegreeOnline.com/
Scholarships and EducationDegreeOnline.com/Careers - Cappex.com http://www.cappex.com/
colleges/Rochester-College - US Client
- Vista Health Solutions https://www.nyhealthinsurer.
com/scholarship-application/
http://www.losangelespersonalinjurylawyers.co/
All institutional merit scholarships are reviewed on an annual basis. Modifications for future incoming classes will not change your merit award. All institutional scholarships are available for Fall and Spring semesters only. Awards shall be applied directly against the recipient’s educational expenses at a rate of 50% for the Fall semester and 50% for the Spring semester.
Transfer scholarships are based on the student’s college transfer GPA and may not change throughout their time as a student at Rochester College. First time at any college student’s academic scholarships are based on their high school GPA and ACT scores, and will remain unchanged throughout their time as a student at Rochester College.
Deadline date represents risk dates. If you complete the application requirements after this date, the award may not be available due to limited funding.
Note: While many colleges only offer their scholarships for four years, Rochester College offers their scholarships for up to five years. So if you change your major or want to add a minor, which takes you more than four years to complete, our scholarships will be there for you in year five.
Students may receive no more than one of the following discounts
Trustee Scholarship
Eligibility
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Entering RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Competitive Scholarship. Must be full time boarding student. GPA requirement is calculated based on a 4.0 grading scale. National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists automatically receive this award. No other non-discretionary institutional aid or RC Discount may be added to a Trustee scholars student account.
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Amount
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100% tuition (if applying by March 1) for 12 to 18 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring terms only). Valued in excess of $94,000 over 5 years. |
Deadline
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March 1 |
How to Apply
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A link to the Trustee Scholarship Application Packet is given below. The Trustee Scholarship is a competitive scholarship. Applicants must first complete the application for admission and be admitted for enrollment prior to submitting the Trustee Scholarship Application. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must maintain a minimum 3.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). |
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Freshman Presidential Scholar Award
Eligibility
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Enter RC with 15 or fewer transferable college/university credit hours. Minimum ACT score 29 or SAT score 1350+ (Evidence Based Reading / Writing and Math) and High School cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher based on a 4.0 scale. No other non-discretionary institutional aid or RC Discount may be added to a Presidential scholars student account. |
Amount
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80% of tuition for 12 to 18 credit hours per semester (Fall and Springer terms only). Valued in excess of $75,000 over 5 years. |
How to Apply
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Complete the application for admission and submit your high school transcript and ACT/SAT score to the Admissions office. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Meet required renewal cumulative CGPA of 3.5. |
Freshman Provost Scholar Award
Eligibility
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28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and minimum high school GPA of 3.5 Enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. GPA requirement is calculated based on a 4.0 grading scale. |
Amount
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$50,000 ($10,000 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year. Meet required renewal CGPA of 3.4 |
Freshman Vice Presidential Scholar Award
Eligibility |
27 ACT or 1280-1300 SAT and minimum high school GPA of 3.4 Enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. GPA requirement is calculated based on a 4.0 grading scale.
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Amount
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$37,500 ($7,500 per year, for up to 5 years)
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How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission.
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Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year. Meet required renewal CGPA of 3.3
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Freshman Dean’s Scholar Award
Eligibility
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25-26 ACT or 1200-1270 SAT and minimum high school GPA of 3.3 Enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. GPA requirement is calculated based on a 4.0 grading scale. |
Amount
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$30,000 ($6,000 per year for up to 5 years) |
Deadline
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June 1
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How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year. Meet required renewal CGPA of 3.2. |
Freshman Warrior Scholar Award
Eligibility
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23-24 ACT or 1130-1190 SAT and minimum high school GPA of 3.2 Enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. GPA requirement is calculated based on a 4.0 grading scale. |
Amount
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$25,000 ($5,000 per year for up to 5 years) |
Deadline
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June 1
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How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office, and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year. Meet required renewal CGPA 3.1. |
Freshman Academic Scholar Award
Eligibility
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21-22 ACT or 1060-1120 SAT and minimum high school GPA of 3.2 Enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. GPA requirement is calculated based on a 4.0 grading scale |
Amount
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$20,000 ($4,000 per year for up to 5 years) |
Deadline
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June 1
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How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements |
Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year. Meet required renewal CGPA 3.1. |
Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 21-22
Eligibility
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21-22 ACT or 1060-1120 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$10,000 ($2,000 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 2.5. |
Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 23-24
Eligibility
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23-24 ACT or 1130-1190 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$12,500 ($2,500 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 2.5.
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Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 25-26
Eligibility
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25-26 ACT or 1200-1270 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$15,000 ($3000 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 2.75. |
Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 27-28
Eligibility
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27-28 ACT or 1280-1340 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$17,500 ($3,500 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 2.75. |
Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 29-30
Eligibility
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29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$22,500 ($4,500 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 3.0. |
Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 31-32
Eligibility
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31-32 ACT or 1420-1480 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$27,500 ($5,500 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 3.25. |
Academic Achievement Scholarship: ACT 33-36
Eligibility
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33-36 ACT or 1490-1600 SAT and enter RC with a maximum of 15 transferable semester credit hours. Awarded automatically with official ACT/SAT score report. No minimum required high school GPA. |
Amount
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$32,500 ($6,500 per year for up to 5 years) |
How to Apply
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Submit ACT/SAT score to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and CGPA requirement of 3.25. |
Academic Transfer Scholarship – 3.75 GPA
Eligibility
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Awarded with official college/university transcript reports. Minimum of 16 transferable semester credit hours. |
Amount
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$7,500 based on college GPA of 3.75. |
How to Apply
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Submit official college transcripts to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.5. |
Academic Transfer Scholarship – 3.50 GPA
Eligibility
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Awarded with official college/university transcript reports. Minimum of 16 transferable semester credit hours. |
Amount
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$6,000 based on college CGPA of 3.5. |
How to Apply
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Submit official college transcripts to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.0. |
Academic Transfer Scholarship – 3.25 GPA
Eligibility
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Awarded with official college/university transcript reports. Minimum of 16 transferable semester credit hours. |
Amount
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$4,000 based on college CGPA of 3.25. |
How to Apply
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Submit official college transcripts to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.0. |
Academic Transfer Scholarship – 3.00 GPA
Eligibility
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Awarded with official college/university transcript reports. Minimum of 16 transferable semester credit hours. |
Amount
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$3,000 based on college CGPA of 3.00. |
How to Apply
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Submit official college transcripts to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and a minimum CGPA requirement of 3.0. |
Academic Transfer Scholarship – 2.75 GPA
Eligibility
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Awarded with official college/university transcript reports. Minimum of 16 transferable semester credit hours. |
Amount
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$2,500 based on college CGPA of 2.75. |
How to Apply
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Submit official college transcripts to Admissions office and complete application for admission. |
Renewal Requirements
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Must be full-time student. Minimum of 24 semester hours passed each academic year and a minimum CGPA requirement of 2.5. |
- The total of all institutional aid for residential students may not exceed 100% of tuition, room, board, and fees.
- Only full-time students (minimum of 12 hours) are eligible for institutional aid.
- Scores for required SAT scores computed by adding scores for math and critical reading.
Michigan Army and Air National Guard Grant
Eligibility
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Amount
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$1000 per semester for full-time students
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Deadline
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June 30
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How to Apply
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually.
Each year you will need to reapply and have award approved before it can be re-awarded
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Questions
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State Education Office: (517) 481-7640
Fax: (517) 481-7782
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Michigan Tuition Grant
Eligibility
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Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
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Amount
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$1,830 maximum – Does not have to be repaid.
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Deadline
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June 30
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How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Please visit the Michigan Tuition Grant web site for all the details. |
Michigan residents may be eligible for this grant funded by the state of Michigan. MTG is awarded on the basis of financial need and enrollment in a private Michigan college. Estimated Maximum award for 2017-2018. |
Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
Eligibility
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Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA. Students must be enrolled in an Associates Degree program to be eligible for Phase I TIP.
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Amount
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$2,876 maximum – Phase I and $2,000 maximum – Phase II – Does not have to be repaid.
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Deadline
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June 1
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How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process. Students would receive eligiblity letter from the State of Michigan.
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Please visit the Michigan Tuition Incentive Program for all the details. |
Michigan Student Financial Aid Information
Please visit Michigan Student Financial Aid web site for complete information on all available aid from the State of Michigan.
Federal Pell Grant
Eligibility
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Demonstrated need based on completed FAFSA. Awarded to undergraduate students (students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree). Addiontal Department of Education criteria.
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Amount
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$5,920 maximum for 2017-18 – Does not have to be repaid.
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Deadline
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None
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How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Eligibility
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Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA. Awarded to undergraduate students(students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree), with exceptional need, subject to federal funding guidelines. Students must qualify for Pell grant to receive this grant. The college receives a limited amount of funds therefore early application is important to guarantee the student’s award.
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Amount
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$500 maximum – Does not have to be repaid.
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Deadline
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June 15th
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How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized)
Eligibility
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Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA
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Amount
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up to $3,500 as Freshman, $4,500 as Sophomore, and $5,500 as Junior and Senior
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Deadline
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None
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Details | Variable interest rate, repayment begins 6 months after graduation, up to 10 years for repayment, provided by William Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, banks or other lending institutions. Loans are government subsidized (students are not responsible for interest while enrolled in college on at least a a half-time basis). For 2016-17 this loan has a fixed interest rate of 3.76% for undergrad. These is a 0% origination fee for this loan. For example, a student that is packaged with a Direct Stafford Loan of $1,732 actually borrows $1,750. |
How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Federal Stafford Loan (unsubsidized)
Eligibility
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Demonstrated Need based on completed FAFSA. Students not eligible for Subsidized Stafford Loan funds may borrow through the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan program.
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Amount
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up to $5,500 as Freshman, $6,500 as Sophomore, and $7,500 as Junior and Senior
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Deadline
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None
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Details | Student is responsible for interest accrued during in-school deferment. Undergrad unsubsidized Stafford Loans have a fixed interest rate of 3.76%. There is a 1.5-3% origination fee for this loan. For example, a student that is packaged with a Direct Stafford Loan for $1,742 actually borrows $1,750. Repayment on the principle begins six months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least halftime, with a repayment schedule of 10-30 years. Interest payments are the responsibility of the student for the entire duration of the loan. Graduate unsubsidized interest rate is 5.41% |
How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Federal Work Study
Eligibility
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Demonstrated need based on completed FAFSA.
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Amount
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Varies based on need.
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Deadline
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None
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How to Apply
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Complete FAFSA with school code (002288) Rochester College should be listed as first choice to expedite the process. Complete work study application. Students will be awarded if they demonstrate need, however, in order to receive monies, students must apply and be hired in a student worker position.
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Renewal Requirements
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Continue to meet eligibility requirements by completing FAFSA annually
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Student Employment Application
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Loan Deferment
Students may qualify for a loan deferment. For more information visit http://www.direct.ed.gov/postpone.html
Disbursements
Terms of the loan
Study abroad
Parent Plus application process
- Go to studentloans.gov (Be sure to use the .gov extension and not .com.)
- Before applying for the PLUS Loan, the parent borrower must sign in using his or her FSA user ID and Password.
- When the next page opens, select Request PLUS Loan from the menu in the lefthand column (or Start PLUS Application Process in the center of the page).
- Follow the steps to complete the application and credit check. In the School Name section, be sure to select Rochester College.
- The results of your credit check will be available immediately. If your credit is approved, you will be given instructions for completing a PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note, if you have not already completed one. If your credit is not approved, you will have the option to (1) not pursue the loan, (2) obtain an endorser, or (3) appeal the credit decision.
For assistance please contact Applicant Services at 1-800-557-7394 or our office at 248-218-2127.
Note: We will assume that you are requesting the loan for the Fall and Spring 2011-2012 terms. If you would like the loan for only one term, please let us know as soon as possible. Completing the application process is the acceptance of the parent loan. Parents may send an email or letter to our office, requesting the loan to be reduced or canceled no later than 14 days after the first disbursement. Parent loan amounts will be awarded $500/semester for textbooks. If the parent loan amount requested by the borrower is a larger amount, we will award up to the maximum eligibility amount.
Dear Veterans Student;
Military veterans or immediate family of veterans, deceased or permanently disabled as the result of service, may qualify for assistance. For information, contact a Veterans Administration Office. Students may receive credit for training in the armed services or previous coursework by sending an official transcript from each institution to the Academic Services Office. Academic Services must receive transcripts by the end of the first semester of enrollment. Some general education requirements may be waived based upon age, the number of hours completed, and appropriate work experience. Records of academic work completed at Rochester College may be released to other institutions and agencies only upon written request.
In order to be certified for Veterans Administration benefits the Veteran must submit to the college’s Veterans Administration Representative within Student Financial Services, his or her Certificate of Eligibility Letter showing which benefit he or she qualifies for. Each semester the Representative will certify enrollment on the Veterans VAONCE online enrollment reporting system. Please keep in mind that if a student adds or drops a class, or even stops attending a class, this information must be reported to Veterans Affairs. This could cause interruption of benefits or an overpayment that must be repaid directly to Veterans Affairs before receiving future benefits. Schedule changes are monitored monthly by the college’s Representative but it is helpful to alert the representative by email at veterans@rc.edu when a class is added, changed sections, dropped/withdrawn, or registered for a subsequent semester to help ensure timely reporting.
Students who are certified for Veterans Administration benefits but who fail to obtain the minimum cumulative GPA within one semester after being placed on financial aid warning may not be recertified until their cumulative GPA meets the minimum standards identified in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Rochester College informs the Veterans Administration when students are not recertified due to lack of academic progress. While this policy does not affect the College’s policies regarding financial aid probation and suspension, those policies do affect certification for veteran’s benefits. The standards of satisfactory academic progress are found in the college catalog. Students within one semester (12 hours) of graduation may continue to be certified for veterans’ benefits only with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher, which meets requirements for both the Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees. The above policies regarding certification for veteran’s benefits supersede any and all previous statements of these policies.
Basic Benefit Info: Enrollment Certifications are emailed to the student each semester when completed
- Ch 30/1606(7): GI Bill – the VA pays the veteran directly a monthly stipend that can be applied towards tuition. Students must still follow one of the designated payment options as non-veteran students
- Ch 31: Vocational Rehabilitation – the Veteran must submit their 22-1905 form to Student Financial Services. The Student Financial Services Office will bill the VA directly for tuition, mandatory fees, books, and supplies.
- Ch 35: Dependents of Veterans – the VA pays the same as a Ch 31 student. To ensure proper payment and set-up please make sure to submit to Student Financial Services the parent SSN associated with the benefits. The VA pays the student, the student will need to pay their bill with Student Financial Services.
- Ch 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill – the VA pays the college directly for tuition and mandatory fees only. Students receive a monthly housing allowance directly from the VA, based on enrollment status.
Resources:
- US Department of Veteran Affairs Crisis Hotline
- Planning for Life after Discharge
- Transition to Civilian Life
- Mesothelioma Lawsuit Guide
- Surviving Spouses Resources
- Best Jobs for Returning Servicemembers
- ASVAB Resources
Contacts:
- VA: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap04.asp or 1-888-442-4551
- RC: Jessica Archambeau: jarchambeau@rc.edu, 248.218.2038 (phone), 248-218-2065 (fax)