Ways to Pay for College
Paying for college may feel overwhelming, but you have options. At Rogue Community
College, many students use a combination of financial aid, scholarships, payment plans
and other resources to make college affordable.
Financial assistance can come from federal, state, institutional and private sources
and may include money you do not have to repay, as well as options that allow you
to spread out costs over time.
Each student’s federal and state aid eligibility is determined individually, based
on their financial need and student budget. For more information about how to apply, visit our Apply for Financial Aid page.
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Types of Financial Support
Below are the most common types of federal and state aid we award, as well as other opportunities to earn money for college or to set up a payment plan. Amounts listed are based an RCC student attending full-time — at least 12 credits a term — during fall, winter and spring terms. Additional funding may be available if you’re attending summer term. The amounts listed are the maximum available for those who qualify. Not everyone qualifies for these types of aid or, if they do, the maximum amount.| Type of Funding | Max Per Year (2025/26) | Eligibility Requirements |
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Grants |
Grants do not have to be repaid if you complete your classes. They are typically awarded based on financial need, but some grants such as Oregon Promise may have different eligibility criteria. |
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Up to $7,395 |
Based on high financial need. Complete the FAFSA to apply. |
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Up to $300 |
First come first served, Pell-eligible students with the highest financial need, enrolled 6+ credits a term |
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Up to $4,320 |
Oregon residents with high financial need, enrolled in fall term, specific deadlines to apply and be eligible. First come, first served to the highest need students, amounts vary based on enrollment level. |
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Up to $4,584 (26/27 amounts not announced yet as of 3/26/26) |
Recent Oregon high school graduates (or GED® completers) with minimum GPA/scores, enrolled 6+ credits a term at an Oregon community college, graduation/completion date determines deadline to apply, earlier deadlines to submit aid application/documents to the school. |
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Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, financial need or other criteria. Like grants, they do not have to be repaid. |
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Variable |
RCC students enrolled 6+ credits a term with a 2.5+ GPA (for most). |
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Variable |
Oregon residents may fill out one application and apply for multiple need-based or merit-based scholarships. |
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Private Scholarships |
Variable |
Requirements vary. Apply for individual scholarships through websites such as: Scholarship Universe, Fastweb, Big Future and Scholarships.com. |
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Work Study & Student Employment |
Work-study and student employment programs allow you to earn money while gaining valuable work experience. |
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Up to $4,500 |
Must be hired as a student employee. FAFSA-eligible students enrolled in 6+ credits a term who have financial need. |
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Variable |
Student employees may work up to 20 hours per week during the term. |
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Loans |
Loans can help cover college costs but must be repaid over time. |
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Up to $5,500 (dependent) or $9,500 (independent) |
FAFSA-eligible students enrolled 6+ credits a term, less than full time attendance will decrease loan eligibility, potential additional loan amounts for sophomore status students. |
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VETERAN AND MILITARY BENEFITS |
Education benefits may be available for veterans, service members and eligible family members. |
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Variable |
RCC Military Services can help veterans and military family members navigate benefits and scholarship opportunities. |
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PAYMENT PLANS |
The installment payment plan allow you to spread out tuition payments over time. |
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You can set up an installment plan for college credit classes through MyRogue to spread your tuition payments throughout the term. $75 down payment required. |
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Other Resources |
Some students receive support through third-party agencies or workforce programs. |
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