Rio Hondo Community College

Reaching every student by helping you achieve your educational goals and academic success is our priority by assisting you with your financial needs. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid EVEN IF YOU DON'T THINK YOU WILL QUALIFY. Financial Aid is designed to be used as a supplemental income for your educational expenses. Please note: it may not cover your total expenses. Rio Hondo College (RHC) participates in most Federal and State financial aid programs.

Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-1699

Location:
New Student Service Building SS130
(562) 908-3411 (please listen for new call options)

Department Hours
Monday -Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am-11:00 am

IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY, OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED. WE WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY 28TH.

Summer Hours May 27-June 7:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Financial Aid Students! Friday May24, 2013 at 11am is the last day to submit any pending documentation to complete your 2012-2013 Financial Aid Grant eligibility

ATTENTION 2013/2014 FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS:

Due to unforeseen technical difficulties impacting our Information Technology (IT) Department, the Financial Aid Office is unable to process any 2013-2014 FAFSA applications at this time. Therefore, if you have completed the 2013-2014 FAFSA application, we are not able to determine your eligibility at this time.

How does this affect you?
1. The Financial Aid Office is unable to determine your BOGW eligibility for the Summer 2013 semester . This includes the Dream Act students.
2. The Financial Aid Office is unable to determine your Federal/State aid eligibility for the 2013-2014 year

At this time we do not have an estimated date as to when this issue will be resolved, however, we do expect this will be resolved before the Summer session (drop for non-payment) deadline date.
You will receive on-going status communications to your Rio Hondo Student E-mail account regarding this matter. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we apologize for this brief inconvenience.

UPDATE:

We have an update for you on the status of the 2013-2014 FAFA Application. Our Information Technology Department (IT) has isolated the problem. The Financial Aid Office will begin to receive 2013-2014 processed FAFSA applications beginning May 31. Please note we are not able to determine your BOGW eligibility until we begin to receive your FAFSA applications.

All students who have submitted a VALID financial aid application and California Dream Act Application by May 31, 2013 (no errors or rejections) and are eligible for the BOG waiver, will have the BOGW posted on their account prior to the payment deadline date. Please note that any student applying for FAFSA beginning the week of June 3^rd, there is no guarantee that the BOGW will be uploaded in time. We expect to begin receiving student documentation to process federal/state aid eligibility beginning June 17. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we apologize for this brief inconvenience.

2013-2014

FAFSA application is now available at

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Rio Hondo School code: 001269-
priority deadline March 2,2013

There are many changes to the 2012-2013 financial aid regulations, please follow these tips for smoother application process

Tips for applying 2012-2013 FAFSA

If you need IRS trancripts, Click here for instructions

ATTENTION

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW FINANCIAL AID FEDERAL REGULATIONS FOR THE 2012/2013 SCHOOL TERM WHICH MAY EFFECT YOUR FINANCIAL AID

Spring Disbursement dates are now listed. Be sure to complete your 2013/2014 FAFSA application before the March 2,2013 priority date.Beginning January 18th, SAP appeals will be accepted. The form is located on the Form link. Please follow the directions listed.

If AFTER checking your AccessRio account and reading the website, you still have an inquiry, please click here to send an email. ALWAYS include your complete student number. financialaid@riohondo.edu .

Financial Aid funds are now disbursed through the Higher One Debit card

Financial aid funds will be disbursed to financial aid students through their debit card from Higher One. We must have your accurate mailing address. Please check your AccessRio Account and update your mailing address online or visit the Admissions and Records Office.

Financial Aid students please look for your debit card in the mail.

DID YOU ALREADY RECEIVE YOUR DEBIT CARD IN THE MAIL? IF SO, CLICK ON CARD TO ACTIVATE IT!!

Important

Please read the above information regarding new Federal Regulations. This will effect many students.NEW
The 12/13 forms are now available on the Forms link. NEW
New disbursement dates, see schedule
All students are required to show photo ID when inquiries are made at the counter.
Students enrolled in online courses will have their disbursements held until mid-semester grades are verified effective Spring 2012
Financial aid funds will be disbursed to financial aid students through their debit card from Higher One account..
If you received your debit card, activate it by clicking here
Activate your RioMail email Account. Financial Aid alerts will be sent to your RioMail email.
Financial Aid information and status is now available through AccessRio online.
Documents CANNOT be faxed to our department. All documents must be brought in or mailed.
Documents will be processed in the date order received. Due to increase in financial aid applicants, please allow at least 8-12 weeks for processing from submission of documents. Check your AccessRio account to monitor your file status and any pending Unsatisfied requirements.

Tips

Update your mailing address with Admissions & Records Office to ensure you receive your debit card in the mail
Click here to activate your RioMail Account
Apply Early: don't procrastinate
Have income documents completed early
Make copies of your documents
Use black or blue ink when completing any financial aid document
Check your RioMail email frequently
Submit all requested documents ASAP

**CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR FINANCIAL AID THROUGH YOUR ACCESSRIO ACCOUNT **

Non-Discrimination Policy

Rio Hondo Community College District complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs, including career and technical education programs, and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District�s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Dr. Dyrell Foster, Dean, Student Affairs, Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, Room SS-204, (562) 908-3498.