Welcome to the Río Hondo College Financial Aid Office

Financial aid can help you pay for the cost of your college education, including fees, books, and supplies. To ensure you can access the financial resources you need, Río Hondo College participates in most federal and state financial aid programs.

Determine Your Next Steps

Find out what financial aid application is right for you and learn how to apply.

Explore Your Options

Financial Aid Programs and Scholarships

Learn more about possible scholarship opportunities and financial aid programs.

Financial Aid FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing financial aid questions.

Financial Aid Application Status

Log in to AccessRío for updates on your financial aid application.

Federal Work Study

The FWS program offers part-time employment to help cover the cost of your education.

Office Hours

Other Important Information

  • The 2024/2025 FAFSA covers the current Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters.
  • The 2025/2026 FAFSA covers next Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters.
  • All federal and state financial aid disbursements will be delivered to you via the refund preference you chose with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution powered by BMTX Inc.
  • All disbursement dates can be found on the Disbursement page. Other important dates can be found in the Financial Aid Calendar. We will update the dates throughout the school term.
  • All California Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governor’s fee waiver) refund checks are processed through the Accounting Office and mailed to your address on record within 6-8 weeks. No refunds can be made once the semester has ended.
  • Former Everest students who have been asked to submit transcripts to Río Hondo College should follow the instructions shared by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

Contact Us

Financial Aid Office

SS130

Río Hondo College
Financial Aid
3600 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601

(562) 463-3370

Federal School Code: 001269