562-908-3411
Financial Aid Office (SS130)
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
www.riohondo.edu
financialaid@riohondo.edu
www.riohondo.edu/students/financialaid
Your future starts now
Spring
at Rio Hondo College! 2013
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Easy Steps to Financial Aid
1
Apply for financial aid by completing
the Free Application Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our
federal school code is 001269.
Respond to missing “Student
Requirements” via your AccessRio
portal, and submit to the financial
aid office.
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Once your file is complete, review your
“Award Notification Email”.
Accept your Terms & Conditions.
Review disbursement schedule on the financial aid website.
All disbursements are issued electronically through
“myRHCcard.” This card is mailed to address that you
provided to Admissions & Records. You can view the status
of your card at www.myrhccard.com.
Types of Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant:
Angela Acosta-Salazar
Norma Edith García
Gary Mendez
Vicky Santana
Madeline Shapiro
Lupe Pasillas
Student Member
Teresa Dreyfuss
Interim Superintendent/President
The Pell grant is gift aid designed to help with educational expenses.
To apply complete the FAFSA application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Cal Grant Program:
Cal Grant awards are state grants administered by the California
Student Aid Commission (CSAC). To apply, you must complete the
FAFSA and have your high school complete a Grade Point Average
(GPA) Verification Form that’s sent to CSAC by March 2 for the
following academic year.
Spring Campus
2013 Directory
Chafee:
SS-Student Services
• Admissions & Records
• Counseling
• Financial Aid
The Chafee Grant is a federal grant administered by CSAC that
provides financial assistance to current and former foster youth for
college and vocational training.
Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW):
This is a state grant for California residents only. Under this program,
enrollment fees ($46 per unit) are waived for eligible students.
Rio offers degrees with a guaranteed transfer to Cal States
California Dream Act:
Student Representation Fee: $1
GO RIO: $7 (Spring and Fall terms only; this fee was
approved by the Associated Student Body to help
cover some of the costs of the GO RIO program.)
Financial Aid
Programs
Annual Award
Amounts
College
Highlights
and Fun
Facts
Federal Pell Grant
$400 - $5,500
Federal Work Study
$3,500
Federal Supplemental Education
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
$600
Cal Grants
B: $1473
C: $547
Chafee
$5000
BOGFW
Waives Enrollment Fees
Optional Fees
College Services: $7 (Summer term: $4)
Spring Parking Pass: Autos $30 / Motorcycles
$10.50
Important Dates:
January: Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is available.
March 2: Cal Grant application deadline.
SU: Student Union
• Rio Café
• Student Life & Leadership
• Student Lounge
www.riohondo.edu
Submit both FAFSA and GPA Verification form.
April –June: Respond to missing “Student
Requirements” via your AccessRio portal.
July: The financial aid office begins to
email “Award Notifications” to students.
The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a new degree offered at
California Community Colleges in Sociology, Psychology, Communication
Studies, and Mathematics. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree and
meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission
to a CSU. A counselor can help you develop an education plan that puts you
on the path toward achieving the AA-T or AS-T degree.
LRC: Learning Resource Center
• Library
• Assessment Center
Allows students who meet AB540 criteria to apply for and receive certain
state and institutional financial aid such as Cal Grants and BOGFW.
To be considered for Cal Grants, complete both California Dream Act
application and have your high school complete a GPA Verification form
by March 2. Apply at www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp.
Rio Hondo College Fees
Tuition, Residents: $ 46 per unit
Tuition, Out of State & F-1: $190 per unit
(plus the $46 per unit)
Student Health Fee: $19
Rio Hondo College
Non-Discrimination Policy
Rio Hondo Community College District does not
discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color,
medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual
orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability
in any of its policies, programs, and services. Inquiries may
be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/Section 504/
ADA Coordinator, Dr. Dyrell Foster, Dean, Student Affairs,
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor, Room SS-204,
(562) 908-3498.
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SU
Student Services
Student Union
A
Top Five Degrees and Certificates: Nursing,
Wildland Fire Academy, Environmental
Technology, Child Development, Accounting
B
52 associate degree programs and
53 certificate programs of study
C
Tampa Bay Ray player Evan Longoria played
baseball at Rio Hondo. He was named to
the American League team for the 2008
MLB All Star Game and was 2008 American
League Rookie of the Year.
D
32 chartered student clubs!
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16 intercollegiate athletic teams!
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Jeff Piper, Police Chief, City of Whittier,
is a Rio Hondo Police Academy graduate.
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Thoroughly modernized campus is equipped
for 21st Century teaching and learning.
“Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of lifelong learning which
provides innovative, challenging, and quality educational offerings for its
diverse students and community.”
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After your application has
been processed you will
receive your Student ID
number via your personal
email. Use your Student
ID number to activate your AccessRio
account, located at www.riohondo.edu
Check RioMail regularly for important
information from the college.
562-692-0921
Steps to
Getting Started
1
Activate your AccessRio
Portal and begin checking
your RioMail account
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To enroll in Math, English, and Reading,
or ESL you must take the placement
tests. Testing is available by appointment
only. For information and to make
an appointment visit www.riohondo.
edu/admissions/assessment or visit
the Assessment Center in the Learning
Resource Center (LR140).
Apply for Admission
Fill out an application at www.riohondo.edu
by clicking the “Apply Online to Rio Hondo
College” link. Financial Aid is available by
submitting a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov
or completing a California Dream Act
application at www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp
as soon as possible.
Take the Assessment Test
ext. 7226 (LR141)
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Counseling ext. 3410 (SS160)
After completing orientation you can
meet with a Counselor who can answer
additional questions and help you
create a plan to meet your career and
educational goals.
Registration
All students register online at a
designated appointment time through
the AccessRio portal at www.riohondo.edu.
Check your registration date and time
at www.riohondo.edu/admissions/
registration_dates/regdatestimes.
htm or by logging into your AccessRio
account. *Important: Rio Hondo
College has implemented a Drop for
Non-Payment procedure. Two weeks
prior to the start of each semester, there
will be a common drop date. After that
time, students will need to pay-as-theyadd. Students must clear ALL prior debts
and holds before their registration date.
Complete an Orientation
ext. 7226 (LR140)
Next, take the online orientation. Call
562-463-7226 to schedule an appointment.
Why do I have to complete an Orientation?
Student Services
Academic Programs
562-692-0921
Counseling ext. 3410 (SS160)
Puente Program ext. 7297 (SS240)
Assists students with their academic and career goals by offering counseling
classes, orientations, assistance with educational plans, choosing a major,
graduation requirements and transfer requirements. Students who regularly
meet with a counselor are far more successful in college than those who do not.
Departments of Counseling and Communication designed this
program to bolster student completion of transfer English and
increase student transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Students participate in special counseling, receive unique
instruction and work with a personal mentor.
Disabled Students Program & Services
ext. 3420 (SS330)
MESA ext. 3222 (S205)
Student Health Services ext. 3438 (SS230)
The College offers support services for students who have disabilities
through the DSP&S Department. Resource rooms and specialized staff
are available to assist students who have Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) verifiable disabilities. Program components include services for
people who have learning disabilities or who are physically, psychologically,
visually or hearing impaired.
Rio students receive a variety of health services that include first aid and
medical care due to illness or accidents, immunizations, women’s’ health
clinic, limited laboratory testing, physical examinations, vision and hearing
testing, and more. Psychological Services such as counseling, emergency
referral, and stress management training are also available. Services are free
or have a minimal charge.
EOPS ext. 3423 (SS240)
Transfer Center ext. 4619 (SS250)
The Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) serves
economically and educationally disadvantaged students and assists them
with academic support services in order to enhance college success, transfer
to four-year colleges, and transition to the workplace. EOPS personnel
provide counseling/educational advisement, tutoring, transfer assistance,
partial book vouchers and academic achievement grants.
The Transfer Center assists students in all areas involved in transferring
to a four-year college or university. Services include transfer information
workshops, annual transfer information days, college/university fairs,
university tours, application workshops, and appointments with university
and college representatives.
ext. 3415/7639
Assessment Center (LR141)
ext. 7226
Bookstore (Science Bldg.)
ext. 7345
Child Development Center
(South end of Campus)
ext. 3494
CalWORKs Program (SS220)
CARE (SS240)
Career Development Center (SS250)
Financial Aid (SS130)
Library/Learning Resource Center (LRC)
ext. 7311
ext. 7275
ext. 3407
ext. 3411
ext. 3416
Outreach and Ed. Partnerships (SS140)
Student Affairs (SS204)
TRIO (SSS) (SS350)
Veterans Service Center (SS150)
ext. 4693
ext. 3498
ext. 3216
ext. 3370
It is recommended that new students complete the online orientation
as it will familiarize them with College programs and services.
You will also receive important information regarding registration
procedures, class appointments, and class scheduling.
Can I attend
Rio Hondo
College?
Yes!
What is Assessment?
You can
attend if…
3 You are 18 or older, with or without a high school
diploma or
The Assessment Test is a diagnostic tool that measures your skills for
placement into English or ESL, Reading and Math. You must take
the placement tests and you must schedule an appointment to do so.
It is recommended you prepare for these tests and take the practice
exams. The practice exams are available at www.riohondo.edu/
admissions/assessment.
3 You are a high school graduate or
Why do I need Counseling?
3 You have the equivalent of a higher school diploma or
The Rio Hondo Counseling & Student Development (CSD) provides
opportunities for students to learn the life and career planning skills
necessary to develop and achieve their educational and personal goals.
Professionally trained counselors can assist you with: Educational
Planning, Career Exploration, Counseling Courses, Re-entry Services,
Transfer information, and Veterans Services. For information and to
make an appointment, call 562-908-3410 or go to SS-160.
3 You are an international student with a valid nonimmigrant, F-1 visa status or
3 You are a high school student with appropriate
approval from your high school to take college courses.
Honors Program ext. 3410 (SS160)
If you are seeking to enrich your academic experience and plan on
transferring to a four-year university, the Honors Transfer Program is
for you! Honors courses better prepare the highly motivated student
to transfer to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree. The
program offers scholastic excellence, enriched curriculum, smaller
class size and close interaction with honors program faculty.
counseling courses for the fall semester and advance together into
the spring course sequence. Peer networking and service learning
opportunities are also available.
Summer Bridge ext. 3123 (LR101B)
The Summer Bridge Program empowers students to enter Rio Hondo
College with preparedness, confidence, and direction. Summer Bridge
students are more likely to pass math and attain higher overall retention
rates in other core classes compared to other groups throughout their
first academic year. Students receive a light lunch
and supplies, academic refresher classes (English,
math), campus tours, team building with peer
mentors, and educational planning with a
counselor. Participants must attend a summer
orientation session and four consecutive
program days in July or August.
1st Year Experience ext. 3123 (LR101B)
Additional Student Services
Admissions & Records (SS120)
Are you intending to transfer as a science, technology, engineering
or mathematics major? The Mathematics, Engineering, Science
Achievement (MESA) Program and the TRiO Student Support
Services STEM (TRiO SSS STEM) programs provide services for
students with these goals that include academic excellence workshops,
tutoring, educational plans, advising, study center, and more.
562-692-0921
Student Life & Leadership ext. 3427 (SU201)
A variety of campus clubs provide opportunities for students in social,
academic, cultural, and other special interest areas. The more than
30 campus clubs include Alpha Gamma Sigma, Super Gamer Bros, Vocal
Alliance, MEChA, Nursing Club, and many more. Associated Students and
Interclub Council offices are housed in the Student Union, second floor.
Athletics ext. 3409 (L302E)
Rio Hondo College men’s athletics teams are represented in baseball,
basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, track and field and wrestling.
Women’s teams are represented in basketball, cross country, soccer,
softball, swimming, water polo, track and field, tennis and volleyball.
Designed for first-year students to begin successful math pathways
and explore transfer and career possibilities as part of a yearlong
learning community. Participating students take the same math and
Certificates and Degrees / AT-A and
AT-S / Transfer to a University
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Certificates: Certificate programs are designed for students
interested in developing advanced levels of proficiency in
special occupation subject areas. See the Rio Hondo College
catalog (www.riohondo.edu/catalog) for detailed information
regarding certificate programs.
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Associate in Arts Degree: Rio Hondo College offers a variety
of 2-year programs leading to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or
Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees. See the online catalog at
www.riohondo.edu/catalog for a listing of degree
programs available.
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The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T,
AS-T) : Degrees are available in Sociology,
Psychology, Communication Studies,
Mathematics. To pursue this special, new
degree offered at California Community
Colleges rather than a traditional AA
or AS degree, you should meet with a
counselor to develop an education plan
that puts you on the path toward the AA-T or AS-T degree.
Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree and meet the CSU
minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to
a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. The
special degree may give you a GPA bump when applying to an
impacted campus outside your local area or an impacted major
that is deemed similar.
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Transfer to a University: Students whose goal is to transfer
to a four-year university should identify which
transferable courses are required for both
their major and general education.
Students are strongly encouraged to
meet with a counselor to develop
an academic program best suited
for their transfer institution and
intended major. The Transfer
Center (SS205) is a valuable
resource for students interested
in transferring.