Student Emergency Grant Fund

How to request for Student Emergency Grant

Apply Here for Student Emergency Aid!

Types of Student Emergency Grant, Eligibility & Process

Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) - Disclosure Only

Demonstrate student need
Do not need to be a US Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen
May not have Federal /state repayments or overpayments
Must not be enrolled Title IV eligible Programs
Do not need to satisfy Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
Valid FAFSA / WASFA not required
Aid can not apply to students tuition/fees balance and debts
Aid may apply to 3rd-party vendors
Complete Survey: Student Emergency Aid Grant (SEAG) Follow-Up - Survey

HEERF I - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Exhausted/Expired

Must be US Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen
May not have Federal /state repayments or overpayments
Must be enrolled Title IV eligible Programs
Must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
Must have a Highschool Diploma, GED or Equivalent
School must receive valid FAFSA
Aid can not apply to students tuition/fees balance and debts
Aid may not apply to 3rd-party vendors

HEERF II -Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Exhausted/Expired

Must be Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen
May have Federal /state repayments or overpayments
Do not need to be enrolled Title IV eligible Programs
Do not need to satisfy Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
School must receive valid FAFSA
Aid may apply to students tuition/fees balance and debts
Aid may not apply to 3rd-party vendors

HEERF III - American Rescue Plan (ARP) Exhausted/Expired

Must be Citizen or Eligible Non-citizen
May have Federal /state repayments or overpayments
Do not need to be enrolled Title IV eligible Programs
Do not need to satisfy Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
School must receive valid FAFSA
Aid may apply to students tuition/fees balance and debts

WA State Emergency Relief Grant for Undocumented Students Exhausted/Expired

Demonstrate financial need
Submitted the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
Did not qualify for federally funded student financial aid because of their citizenship status.
Have been enrolled or will be enrolling as a student in the 2020-21 academic year.
Must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements

Emergency Grant Prioritization, Disbursements & Notice

The funding amount is determined based on fund availability, program guideline, student eligibility, and allowable student’s budget up to the maximum of Pell Grant ($2,165.00).

Students must currently be enrolled and pursuing an educational plan, academic, career and professional advancement at RTC.

Students who did not receive emergency grant funds in the prior quarter have priority in receiving financial assistance.

If the student is eligible for any amount, the disbursement will be released as early as four (4) business days but no later than two (2) weeks. Please contact our department if you have not heard from us within this time frame.

Students will be notified via RTC student email after request has been reviewed.

Students are responsible for updating their current mailing address to ensure timely and accurate emergency grant check delivery.