Types of Financial Aid | Roxbury Community College Boston MA

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At RCC, we take pride in having some of the lowest tuition and fees in Massachusetts. But we know that keeping tuition and fees low isn’t enough—there are other expenses, like transportation and childcare, that can quickly add up.

Don’t worry. We’re committed to making sure that every student can afford an RCC education.

You’ll learn about the many financial assistance programs at RCC on this page. Still have questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@rcc.mass.edu or 857-701-1220 to set up a 1:1 consultation with a financial aid counselor.

Scholarships

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We are offering a variety of scholarships including merit-based scholarships (for exceptional academic achievers), need-based scholarships, and scholarships for new RCC students.

Ready to get started? Visit the Steps to Apply page, complete your application, and follow the steps to enroll. The College will notify you if you are awarded a scholarship.

Special Financial Assistance Programs

The City of Boston and the State of MA provide residents with special financial assistance programs to help cover the costs of your RCC education.

The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend RCC for free. No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.

Boston residents who earned a BPS diploma, HiSET, or GED within the last 18 months may be eligible for:

New students at Roxbury Community College may be eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Commitment, a program offered through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The program makes a college education more affordable for MA residents.

Federal Financial Aid

Open Educational Resources (OER)

Many courses at RCC use OER resources, meaning that instead of requiring textbooks, faculty use free, online materials. MA community colleges are committed to maximizing OER resources for faculty and students, as part of a greater commitment to ensuring access to affordable education. In addition to OER courses, RCC offers “low textbook cost” courses—the textbooks for these courses do not exceed $50.00 per course.

These are just a few of the ways RCC keeps a college education affordable to all. APPLY NOW, and we’ll help you maximize your financial resources.

Costs & Financial Aid

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