RRC is committed to providing students the financial aid they require to assist them in meeting their educational costs. Aid is distributed on the basis of need as well as merit.

About 50 percent of the revenue derived from tuition is redistributed in the form of grants to students. Some students receive aid that covers the full cost of tuition.

Tuition
Need-based scholarships
Merit scholarships
Student loans
Student employment and field experience

Tuition

The cost of tuition for incoming 2008-09 students is $16,000. The administration will make every effort to ensure that the amount incoming students pay for tuition does not change throughout their tenure at RRC.

Need-Based Scholarships

Income-qualified students are eligible for scholarships to help defray the cost of their education.

Admitted students applying for aid must fill out a scholarship application prepared by the College. Scholarship applications are available online in mid- to late February. Online applications must be completed and submitted online by April 15. Students admitted after April 10 may submit completed financial aid application forms until April 30.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Financial assistance also is distributed to students based on academic performance. A faculty committee awards these scholarships each spring to students who have been nominated by regular faculty. The committee selects student nominees who have applied for aid, considering first those classified as having the greatest need, and then moving to each of the subsequent categories. You will not be considered for merit assistance unless you have applied for financial aid.

Each year, up to two Marjorie and Aaron Ziegelman Scholarships are given to especially promising incoming rabbinic students. These full-tuition scholarships are renewable annually for five years to students who remain in good standing.

In addition, one Judith and Ira Eisenstein Scholarship may be offered each year to an especially promising incoming rabbinic student. This scholarship provides full or partial tuition for up to three years for students who remain in good standing.

Student Loans

RRC participates in the Federal Stafford loans program. Interested students must fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and provide supporting documentation.

Students may also choose to apply for loans from private financial institutions.

Student Employment and Field Experience

The dean of students works with students to help place them in student employment and field experiences. In the past, students have received placements in congregations, Hillels, community organizations, social service agencies and other such assignments. In addition to formal internships, many students work part-time as religious school teachers, adult education instructors and youth directors to gain experience and to help meet their expenses.