Financial Aid
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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 freshman and transfer students receive aid
$200M+
is awarded annually in RIT grants and scholarships
$400M+
is awarded annually to students from all aid sources
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.
Scholarships and Other Aid
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.
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.
Accepted RIT Undergraduate Virtual Sessions
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Register for the virtual financial aid sessions
RIT/NTID Webinars
Information Sessions
Register for the RIT/NTID Webinars
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
2019
2,520
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
93.8%
Outcomes Rate
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.
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.