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RIT offers a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of merit-based scholarships and a full range of need-based grants, loans, and campus employment programs. More than 77 percent of full-time undergraduate students at RIT received more than $320 million in financial aid this past year. Many students and families also take advantage of our monthly payment plan, tuition prepayment plan, and opportunities for students to earn salaries through cooperative education.
Latest News
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August 21, 2026
RIT students share advice for incoming class
Arriving at RIT or the first time can be daunting; it means new faces, new (mostly brick) buildings, and some unwritten rules that students must learn on their own. We asked a few seasoned Tigers for advice on the RIT student experience.
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August 21, 2026
RIT Student Government president sets priorities for student success
Yasmine Ibrahim understands the challenges students face and the opportunities Student Government can offer to make positive differences.
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August 21, 2026
7 Mistakes Parents Should Avoid When a Kid Leaves for College
Good Housekeeping speaks with Chelsea Petree, director of Parent and Family Programs at RIT, about how parents can support students as they transition to college, including giving them independence, letting them work through challenges on their own, and maintaining a familiar space at home.
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August 20, 2026
RIT launches redesigned mobile app
RIT has launched a redesigned mobile app, bringing the information and services students use frequently into a single, easier-to-navigate experience, informed by student feedback, focus groups, and usage data.