Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Graduate Students
Step 2—Determining Your Financial Aid Eligibility
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for need based financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In order to be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- be matriculated by the Office
of Graduate Enrollment Services or NTID
Office of Admissions into a graduate degree program.
- demonstrate financial need, except for some loan programs.
Many of the aid programs administered by RIT’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships require that the student show need for assistance beyond whatever financial contribution can be reasonably expected from the student and their spouse (if applicable). Your eligibility for these aid programs is based on the difference between the estimated costs associated with attending RIT and your family contribution. Estimated costs include amounts you will require for tuition, student fees, loan origination fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Your family contribution is the amount you and your spouse (if applicable) can reasonably be expected to contribute towards meeting those costs. The specific combination of federal, state, and RIT-sponsored financial aid programs on your award letter are based on your financial need and the availability of funds.
For an overview of graduate financial assistance, please refer to the RIT Graduate Bulletin.
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