ELIGIBILITY

• Matriculated students in CMS programs with a GPA of 2.0 better. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Completed FAFSA form to the RIT Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Completed scholarship application

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a CMS scholarship application and contact Michelle Firnstein.

phone: (585) 475-2234
email: mlfcms@rit.edu
location: George Eastman Hall, Room 2210

BENEFITS

$100-$1500 per quarter

ELIGIBILITY

• Individuals who have been laid off or unemployed within the last year

• Must provide document stating beginning and end dates for employment

• May be used in conjunction with Rochester Works grants

HOW TO APPLY

Contact the Office of Part Time and Graduate Enrollment for an application.

phone: (585) 475-2229

BENEFITS

60% less per credit hour

Unfortunately, PREP does not cover the cost of Prior Learning Experience.

ELIGIBILITY

• Matriculated undergraduate students in CMS programs between the ages of 25 to 50 whose collegiate studies were interrupted by circumstances beyond their control.
• Must be pursuing a BS degree through CMS
• Must successfuly complete at least 16 quarter credit hours of RIT coursework during the year in which the scholarship is received
• Completed FAFSA form to the RIT Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Completed scholarship application
• Must have been previously enrolled in college and have had a 5+ year gap in their education
• Must be at the undergraduate level and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree
• Must anticipate workforce participation for a significant period of time after graduation

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this scholarship, please refer to the instructions listed on the Osher Reentry Scholarship Application.

BENEFITS

$5000 per year

Recipients will be chosen for each academic year.

ELIGIBILITY

• Individuals recently unemployed
• May be used in conjunction with PREP

HOW TO APPLY

In person at:

255 North Goodman St. 
Rochester, NY 14607
By telephone (585) 258-3500 or fax (585) 232-6033.

Secondary location: 

276 Waring Rd.
Rochester, NY 14609 
By telephone (585) 266-7760 or fax (585) 266-7041.

BENEFITS

Additional costs for texts, supplies or Prior Learning Experience exams for dislocated workers.

ELIGIBILITY

• Individuals receiving full unemployment and VA benefits
• Must be registered as a full time student
• Must be able to prove full time student status to the Department of Labor

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Mandie Klingelhoffer in the Office of Part Time and Graduate Enrollment.

phone: (585) 475-5526

BENEFITS

up to $20000 for retraining

Allowed by NAFTA legislation and TAA (Trade Act Allowance)