Financial Aid

We’re here to support your future success and make a world-class education within reach.

RIT is committed to making education accessible. We want to take the guesswork out of the aid process to help make your experience as smooth as possible. Our Financial Aid office is your partner, and we can work to create a financial plan together. Our goal is to provide assistance that can help you launch the career of your dreams.

100^%

of all incoming RIT first-year and transfer students receive aid

^$200M⁺

is awarded annually in RIT grants and scholarships

^$400M⁺

is awarded annually to students from all aid sources

Your Investment

Investing in an RIT education is a decision that can pay off for your future career. We’re recognized and ranked as a Best Value School and a College That Creates Futures.

Tuition and Fees

How to Apply for Aid

Get the information you need to apply for financial aid including deadlines, step-by-step instructions, forms, and more by selecting a link below. If you need help or have questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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FAFSA Preferred Filing Dates

November 1

First-Year & Transfer Students
Spring 2022

November 1

Graduate Students
Spring 2022

November 1

First-Year Students
Early Decision I - Fall 2022

January 1

First-Year Students
Early Decision II - Fall 2022

January 15

First-Year Students
Regular Decision - Fall 2022

February 1

Transfer Students
Fall 2022

March 1

Graduate Students
Fall 2022

April 1

Current Students

Scholarships and Loans

Scholarships are awarded based on your academic and/or extracurricular merit. You are automatically considered for most RIT Scholarships just by applying for admission.

There are also several awards you may be eligible for, including the RIT Alumni Referral Award.

Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards

Graduate Scholarships and Awards

RIT Graduate Scholarships are awarded by academic programs in recognition of students’ records of academic excellence. The amount of the award varies by student and department. Scholarships do not include a stipend. These awards carry with them the expectation that students will maintain a minimum academic standard (3.0 cumulative grade point average) and make satisfactory progress toward their degrees.

Students who qualify for a full RIT tuition waiver or full reimbursement from an employer or an outside agency are not eligible for an RIT Graduate Scholarship.

Loans

Learn about other types of aid

Aid Resources and Forms

Billing Dates and Payment Options Payment Plans Refund of Credit Balance

Aid Policies | Terms and Conditions

Access RIT Accounts

RIT Admissions Portal for Accepted Students

eServices for Enrolled and Current Students

Co-op Financial Benefits

Our unique Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op) not only complements your academics, but has financial benefits. This full-time, major-specific, paid work experience provides early career exposure that can help you stand out and earn more.

$0 tuition while on co-op
You may still qualify for financial aid while on co-op
Co-op earnings can help you pay for personal expenses or your tuition and fees.

Class of

2020

2,801

Bachelor's Degrees Awarded

91.7%

Outcomes Rate

Featured Events

Attend a virtual event to hear directly from Financial Aid staff regarding the aid application process, accepting your financial aid award, financial literacy as a college student, and more.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships for RIT Undergraduates

Live, virtual presentations hosted during fall Open House.

Tue, October 19 | 7 p.m. ET
Mon, November 8 | 7 p.m. ET

Register for the virtual financial aid sessions

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RIT/NTID Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid webinars for deaf and hard-of-hearing students:

Tue, October 19 | 7 p.m. ET
Mon, November 8 | 7 p.m. ET

Financial Aid webinar for students interested in ASL-English Interpretation:

Tue, November 16 | 7 p.m. ET

Register for the RIT/NTID Webinars

Contact Us

Our expert team is here to provide personalized support.

Please use one of the options below to connect with our office. Contacting us through multiple channels with the same question will delay response times. We appreciate your cooperation.

Chat
For general questions about the financial aid process, we recommend our live chat.

Email
For general questions about your specific situation, we recommend you email ritaid@rit.edu.

Call
For detailed questions about your specific situation, we recommend that you call 585-475-2186.

Contacting our office by phone or email allows us to answer specific questions related to a student as long as we are able to affirm the student and the individual requesting information to protect privacy and confidentiality. Chat is reserved for general non-student specific information only.