Finish Line Scholars Program

The spring 2021 RCC Finish Line Emergency Grant application is now closed.  Please check back in fall 2021 for more opportunities with this grant

• Emergency Grant funds will be disbursed via Bank Mobile disbursement services
  • If you have previously signed up with Bank Mobile, you do not need to sign up again. You can view your current disbursement choice online at www.refundselection.com
  • If you have not set up a Bank Mobile account already, you will receive an email from Bank Mobile with directions on how to log in and choose how to receive your funds at your RCCD student email address.  The email will have a personal identification number.  Once you have received your personal identification number, go to www.refundselection.com to log in and create your account.  You can choose direct deposit into your personal bank account, the Bank Mobile debit VIBE card or paper check to be mailed to the address you have on file with Admissions and Records.  To avoid delay, make sure to make your selection as soon as possible.
  • If you do not receive your personal identification number, please reach out to our office at studentfinancialservices@rcc.edu for assistance.

There are many services available to students to help support your educational journey at RCC.  You can find a comprehensive list of our student services on our website.  Below are some quick links of essential services you can access:

• Tutorial Services
• Supplemental Instruction
• Transfer Assistance and Services
• Counseling and Advising
• Student Support Programs

There are public benefits available to you as a student.  

• Riverside County CalFresh/SNAP Assistance Programs
• C4Yourself Application
• Riverside County Restaurant Meals Programs and Farmer’s Markets
• RCC Relief and Assistance Programs

Some parts of grants or scholarships are taxable.  For more information, visit this helpful links from the IRS:

• Topic No. 421 Scholarships, Fellowship Grants, and Other Grants
• Do I Include My Scholarship, Fellowship, or Education Grant as Income on My Tax Return? 

To apply for the Finish Line Scholarship you must meet the below requirements:

• Must be eligible for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG).  You can determine if you are eligible by reviewing your financial aid award letter on your RCC Portal
• Your goal must be completion of a certificate or degree program, or transfer to a four-year college or university
• You must take at least 12 units or maintain an alternate full-time equivalent status during the fall and spring terms to receive payment of the scholarship funds
• You must have completed at least half of the required credits toward your stated program of study.  For example, for AA/AS/ADT programs, you must have completed at least 30 degree applicable units towards the required 60 units for the program.
• You must have a Student Educational Plan on file for your stated program of study, showing a realistic goal of completing your program in under 2 academic years
• You must meet as least 2 of the below requirements:
  • Have completed transfer level English
  • Have completed transfer level Math
  • Have a GPA or 2.5 or higher
• Students pursing a STEM major or accepted to the RCC RN program as well as first-year Finish Line Scholars Scholarship recipients will be given priority.  
• Student must remain in the original active Program of Study as listed at the time of awarding to remain eligible.
• The Finish Line Scholars Scholarship award is limited to two academic years. The time limit cannot be appealed or exempted.

The scholarship is to help students who are halfway through their educational program complete their certificate, degree, or transfer to a four-year institution.

• Priority will be given to prior Finish Line Scholars Scholarship recipients who continue to meet eligibility requirements and have not exceeded the award limit of 2 academic years.  Please review eligibility requirements for additional information.
• Recipients will be notified via their RCCD student email account. 

Note: The 2022-23 Finish Line Scholars Scholarship has been awarded.

Scholarship funds will be disbursed via Bank Mobile disbursement services

• If you have previously signed up with Bank Mobile, you do not need to sign up again. You can view your current disbursement choice online at www.refundselection.com
• If you have not set up a Bank Mobile account already, you will receive an email from Bank Mobile with directions on how to log in and choose how to receive your funds at your RCCD student email address.  The email will have a personal identification number.  Once you have received your personal identification number, go to www.refundselection.com to log in and create your account.  You can choose direct deposit into your personal bank account, the Bank Mobile debit VIBE card or paper check to be mailed to the address you have on file with Admissions and Records.  To avoid delay, make sure to make your selection as soon as possible.
• If you do not receive your personal identification number, please reach out to our office at studentfinancialservices@rcc.edu for assistance.