Please email studentassistance@richland.edu with any questions.
Student Eligibility Requirements
- Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the current term
- Good academic standing: minimum 2.0 GPA
- No overdue debt to the college (payment plans are not considered debt)
- Experiencing an emergency or unexpected situation
- Reside in the Richland Community College District
- Demonstrate a financial need
There are two separate applications, one for a laptop and one for a bill pay request. Students are not eligible to receive both in the same semester. The link for the laptop application is below as well as the link to learn more about the Bill Pay option.
The Fall 2024 Laptop Student Assistance Application- please note, we are currently out of laptops and are awaiting an additional order to be received.
Information and link for the Pre-Qualification form for the Bill Pay application:
Student Assistance Fund Request Application