Application Procedures

In order to determine eligibility for financial aid at Rock Valley College, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must apply for aid yearly, as soon as possible after October 1st for the following year’s fall/spring/summer semesters to ensure full consideration for all grants.

Applications are considered on a “date received” basis. For example, students should complete their 2022-23 FAFSA for the Fall 2023 semesters on or shortly after October 1, 2021. Students are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing the FAFSA.

For “priority consideration” deadlines students should refer to the RVC Financial Aid Handbook. Students are encouraged to file online at: https://StudentAid.gov. RVC’s school code for FAFSA purposes is 001747. Over 50% of the FAFSA applications received last year contained errors. To avoid lengthy delays in processing, please complete forms accurately.