Start Pre-Financial Planning

Consider all your options when planning how to pay for your Rio Salado Classes.

Payment Plan or Pay in Full (Self Pay)

The payment plan allows you to make payments in installments over the course of a semester. Students can also pay in full prior to the start of the semester.

Military and Veteran Benefits

Payments are made using active-duty military tuition assistance or veterans' benefits. Contact our Military Advisors for more information.

Third-party Billing

Payments are made by an employer or other sponsoring agency. For more information about Third Party Billing, please call 480-517-8330.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. In order to apply for financial aid, you must:

Obtain your Federal Student Aid Pin
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online form. Rio Salado’s FAFSA School Code is 014483.
Make sure you read Rio Salado’s Steps for Financial Aid including the Financial Aid Disclosures and Terms and Conditions.
Verify your prior education by submitting your official high school, GED and/or college transcripts sent to:

Rio Salado College
A&R/Transcript Processing
2323 W. 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281

Grants and Stipends

Please check for additional funding, if it applies.

Plan ahead!

Get your transcripts evaluated.

It can take 4-6 weeks to complete the Financial Aid application process. Use the Priority Filing Deadlines table to help you select the best time to start your block based on when you submit all your Financial Aid documents to Rio Salado College.

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2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-517-8000 or 800-729-1197

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