Financial Aid
Richard Bland College offers many financial aid options to help students pay for college.
FSA ID
Students and at least one parent must create a FSA ID to start the application process. Please watch the video below for detailed instructions about how to create a FSA ID.
Online FAFSA
The Richard Bland College school code is 003707. FAFSA will be available after October 1 of each year. Be sure to file your FAFSA by the priority date of March 1. The FAFSA online form is available at www.studentaid.gov
Online Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application
Beginning Fall 2022, Virginia students who are ineligible to complete the federal FAFSA form, including undocumented students and those with Deferred Action or Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, now have a way to access state and institutional financial aid (not federal aid). Only complete the VASA if you are an undocumented and/or DACA student. The website to apply is www.vasaapp.org
Professional Judgment Request
The Office of Student Financial Aid recognizes that students and their families may have extenuating financial circumstances that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) does not consider. Our office reviews such circumstances in accordance with federal guidelines. As a result, students and their families may submit a Professional Judgment Request. Please view the policy here.
FAQs & Resources
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To find out if you are eligible for Financial Aid, click here.
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The Net Price Calculator was developed to help families plan for future educational costs at Richard Bland College. Click here to learn more.
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- Written transcript on how to accept Financial Aid can be found here. Beware of Fraudulent FAFSA Websites. Only use the official FAFSA website at studentaid.gov to complete your FAFSA.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as October 1 of each year. Richard Bland College priority filing date is March 1 of each year. Click www.studentaid.gov to begin the process. The Richard Bland College code is 003707 Beware of Fraudulent FAFSA Websites. Only use the official FAFSA website at studentaid.gov to complete your FAFSA.
- Respond promptly to any request for verification of information (i.e. Tax Returns, Transcripts, W-2’s, etc.)
- Students will receive an Award Notification via the mail or email with instructions on how to accept your Financial Aid Award. Please check your RBC email
- View and accept, decline or reduce your financial aid awards using Banner. (Instructions will be provided to you)
- Notify the Office of Student Financial Aid if you receive any funding from other sources and complete the Non-College Award Notification Form (under documents and forms tab).
- If you will be accepting your Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Loans, please complete the Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note online at http://www.studentaid.gov
- If you need additional funding, your parent(s) may complete a Direct Parent Loan online at http://www.studentaid.gov.
- Seek both on-campus and off-campus jobs via the Work Study programs on campus. You may apply for work-study at www.rbc.edu, Select ‘Student Employment’, and complete the Application online
- Review your Tuition Bill and enroll in a payment plan if needed at www.MyCollegePaymentPlan.com/rbc. You may also speak with the Business Office regarding your balance (804) 862-6100
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Students can complete the verification process here.
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Standard student budgets have been established by the Financial Aid Office to help determine your eligibility for aid. They take into account all the normal expenses you may expect to incur while attending Richard Bland College; your tuition, on campus meal plans, room and board, etc. factors such as certain program fees, and transportation are also taken into consideration.
These budgets also do not reflect the direct costs you will be billed by the college. Students will not always live on campus and have those charges that need to be paid directly to the school, and we understand this. The room and board portion of your budget establishes that you will experience expenses either on or off campus for room and board and need to have an allocation to represent those costs.
The Financial Aid Office will provide you with an award package to assist in meeting your needs based on the results of your FAFSA. Please keep in mind that the Financial Aid Office may not be able to meet your full cost of attendance with an aid package, but there are additional financing options that can be explored to help you pay for these expenses.
The budgets are not intended to meet everybody’s full financial responsibilities; rather, they are average or typical costs for students during an academic year. Of course, actual expenses will vary among students, depending on lifestyles, priorities, and obligations. You should notify the Financial Aid Office of any additional costs related to your transportation, medical and child care costs. With supporting documentation, such factors may merit an adjustment in the amount of financial aid to which you are entitled.
Examples of Costs that are included in your Financial Aid Budget Click Here
Costs Included in Your Financial Aid Budget Billed Directly by College? Tuition & All Mandatory Fees Yes On Campus Room/Housing Yes On Campus Meal Plan Yes Off Campus Housing No Transportation Allowance No Book Allowance No, Book Vouchers are exceptions Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses No -
Grants
Review the Pell Grant chart to determine your grant. Learn more about Grants
Federal Loans
Information on Federal Loans can be reviewed at this link: More Information
Scholarships
Various type of scholarships are available at the RBC website
Endowed/Foundation Scholarships
Work Study
Campus employment through work-study jobs are available to eligible students. Work Study Page
Private Educational Loans
Information for private education loans can be found at this link: More Information
Statesman Scholar Financial Assistance
Students may be eligible for this program which is based on the student’s cumulative high school GPA and overall Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by FAFSA. Learn More
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Maintaining academic standing is an important component of receiving Financial Aid. Click here to learn more.
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How to apply for military benefits. Click here to learn more.
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Click here to review the terms and conditions of receiving Financial Aid.
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“The Office of Financial Aid is excited to announce a program for financial literacy called ECMC Learning.” Click here
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The Student Right-to-Know Act, passed by Congress in 1990, requires institutions eligible for Title IV funding, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to calculate completion or graduation rates of certificate- or degree-seeking, full-time students entering that institution, and to disclose these rates to current and prospective students. Learn more
For information related to Cohort Default Rates, click here
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All students receiving federal student financial aid are subject to the Federal Title IV funds refund policy. Richard Bland College is required by federal law to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60% of the term. Click here to review the policy.
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Documents and Forms
- 2026 Summer School Application
- Professional Judgement Request Information
- Financial Aid Brochure
- 2026-2027 Endowed Scholarship Application
- How To Accept Financial Aid In Banner
- Identity and Statement of Educational Purposes
- RBC Non-College Award Form
- RBC Work Study Brochure
- Completing Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note
- Unusual Enrollment Form
- Veteran’s Brochure
- How to Apply for Direct Parent Loan
- How to Request IRS Tax Return Transcript
- Financial Aid Checklist
- Important Dates to Remember
- Unaccompanied Youth Form
- Orphan Foster Care Ward of Court Form
- Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Request
Contact Financial Aid
Enrollment Services Center
Financial Aid Office
11301 Johnson Road
South Prince George, VA 23805
Hours: 8 am-5 pm, Monday – Friday
Phone: (804) 862—6100
Phone: (804) 862-6260
Fax: (804) 862-6189
General Financial Aid Inquiries: financialaid@rbc.edu
RBC Code: 003707
Director of Financial Aid
Pecan Hall, Room 117
(804) 862-6100, ext. 4035
lsjohnson@rbc.edu
Veteran Affairs School Certifying Official/Financial Aid Counselor
Pecan Hall, Room 119
(804) 862-6100, ext. 9801
rjarratt@rbc.edu
