Financial Aid

First-Year and Transfer Students
NTID-Supported Students

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.

ROTC Scholarships

The Army, Air Force, and Navy each have ROTC programs that offer scholarships to cover some or all of the cost of a student's education. Select a branch to learn more about scholarship offerings.

• Army ROTC
• Air Force ROTC
• Navy ROTC

RIT (ROTC) Room and Board Scholarship

Provided to an incoming first-year or transfer student who was first selected in high school by one of the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as the recipient of a three-year or four-year ROTC Scholarship. These students, commonly referred to as Advanced Designees, must accept the ROTC Scholarship prior to starting college to qualify for the RIT Room and Board Scholarship. The RIT Room and Board Scholarship starts in the Advanced Designee’s first year, whether or not the student is a recipient of a three-year or a four-year ROTC scholarship. The RIT Room and Board Scholarship is renewed for up to four years (eight semesters) assuming the student continues to be eligible for their specific ROTC Scholarship.

Veteran Benefits (GI Bill®, Vocational Rehabilitation, Yellow Ribbon)

Qualified Veterans and dependents generally receive military benefits from the following Chapters: 30, 31, 33 (Post 9/11), 35, or 1606. In addition, RIT offers Yellow Ribbon funding to qualified individuals.

For more information regarding veteran benefits, contact the Office of Veteran Student Success.

Athletic scholarships at RIT are available only for men's and women’s ice hockey.

Under NCAA rules, athletic scholarships are strictly prohibited for Division III athletes; additionally, athletic involvement must not be a consideration for merit scholarships or need-based financial aid.

For more information on athletic scholarships visit RIT Athletics or email Bethany Marren; NCAA Compliance Officer at blsatl@rit.edu.

Depending on your financial need, you may want to explore outside scholarships. You may be eligible for additional scholarships from outside institutions to assist you in affording your education.

Outside scholarships