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 BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.

• If you have previously selected a refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements, you don’t need to select a new preference. You can view your current disbursement choice online at refundselection.com
• If you have not created a BankMobile Disbursements profile and selected your refund preference and, you will receive instructions from BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.

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.  

Riverside City College, in partnership with California Community Colleges Finish Line Scholars Program, is excited to offer the 2023-2024 CCC Finish Line Scholars Program Scholarship. The scholarship is to help students who are halfway through their educational program complete their certificate, degree or transfer criteria to a four-year institution at RCC.

• Award: Estimated up to $2,000 per semester (fall 2023 & spring 2024). Award amount will be determined based number of qualified applicants and funding availability.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
• Applicants will be notified via their RCCD student email account
• Application deadline is August 14, 2023

Scholarship funds will be disbursed via BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.

Recipients of the Finish Line Scholars Program Scholarship will be notified by end of August via their RCCD student email. The scholarship will be included as part of their 2023-2024 financial aid awards and the first disbursement is scheduled for the fall 2023 term.

• Funds will be disbursed via Bank Mobile and will follow the 2023-2024 disbursement schedule.

• If you have previously selected a refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements, you don’t need to select a new preference. You can view your current disbursement choice online at www.refundselection.com

• If you have not created a BankMobile Disbursements profile and selected your refund preference and, you will receive instructions from BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.
• Scholarships awarded may be reported on students 1098-T tax form. Please contact your tax specialist on how this may affect you.