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RIT offers a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of merit-based scholarships and a full range of need-based grants, loans, and campus employment programs. More than 77 percent of full-time undergraduate students at RIT received more than $320 million in financial aid this past year. Many students and families also take advantage of our monthly payment plan, tuition prepayment plan, and opportunities for students to earn salaries through cooperative education.
Latest News
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September 10, 2025
President Sanders delivers his first State of the University Address
During his first State of the University Address on Wednesday, President Bill Sanders said RIT will continue to deliver a world-class education, support groundbreaking research and scholarship, and be a destination for talent from every corner of the globe.
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September 9, 2025
Winter, Spring, and Summer 2026 RIT Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
If you’re considering studying abroad, but aren’t quite sure how it will fit into your schedule, a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program may be the perfect option. RIT’s College of Liberal Arts professors are leading a fascinating range of courses during spring and summer 2026.
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September 9, 2025
RIT project increases representation in animated films
The Character Mosaic Project is a recently revived initiative that aims to build a library of 3D characters — diverse in their ethnicities and backgrounds — that are open source for animators to seamlessly use as a broader range of subjects in their films. The project is led by Kevin Bauer, graduate director of the film and animation MFA program.
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September 8, 2025
Federal funding cuts, visa delays impact research projects at University of Rochester and RIT
WHEC-TV speaks to RIT President William H. Sanders and other local university leaders about the effect of federal policy changes on international students and research.