How to Pay for College at RCC

Office Hours for Undocu/DREAMER Students
Riverside City College Student Financial Services and the DREAMers Taskforce is offering In-Person and Virtual Office Hours for undocu-dreamer students. The office hours are held every Monday from Noon to 2:00 p.m. located in the Welcome Center, Dr. Charles A. Kane Student and Administration Service Building. Undocu/DREAMer students can get assistance with completing the DREAM Act Application and receive information on state aid such as the Cal Grant, California College Promise Grant, DREAMERS Service Incentive Grant, and scholarship opportunities. In addition, individuals can get one-on-one assistance in applying for admission at Riverside City College.

External Scholarship
Students interested in learning how to apply for scholarships should attend the workshop. During the workshop, a Financial Aid representative will give you information on applying for scholarships, go over essay questions, and provide suggestions and advice. Do not leave the money on the table for someone else to take. Come and learn more about applying for scholarships.

Cal Grant Program Overview
The Cal Grant is a California-specific financial aid grant that helps cover your educational expenses. Learn more about the Cal Grant program by participating in our workshops held in the spring 2023 semester.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Workshop
In order to maintain receiving financial students are required to meet satisfactory academic progress. Students are encouraged to attend the workshop to see how not meeting satisfactory academic progress can impact your financial aid eligibility.

CA Dream Act & Financial Aid Overview (Spanish)

The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, DACA recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. To learn more, please join our workshop.

Cash for College
The Student Financial Services (SFS) staff will be hosting a Cash for College Workshop this semester. The SFS Staff will be available to assist students and parents with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application.

Please be sure to have the following to complete your application:

1. Student Social Security Number, if applicable
2. Parent(s) Social Security Number, if you applicable
3. Parent(s) FSA ID, if applicable
4. 2021 Tax Returns, including 2021 W-2 Information (student and/or parents)
5. Untaxed income information (ex. child support)

Financial Literacy
Do you want to be an expert in your own financial wellness? If so, join us to learn skills to help you better understand and manage your finances.

Financial Aid Awareness Week
Get ready for the exciting week of Financial Aid Awareness. We will start the week by getting students to complete their FAFSA and CA DREAM Act applications. In addition, the week will consist of various workshops to inform students on financial literacy and federal and state. Please stop by all the workshops. Students who participate in completing their FAFSA or CA DREAM Act application will receive lunch while supplies last. To receive a lunch ticket, the Financial Aid staff will verify FAFSA or CA DREAM Act application completion. Please come prepared to show your FAFSA or CA DREAM Act application.