Tuition & Financial Aid

Contact

Matthew Reynell, Assistant Director
NTID Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Phone: 585-475-2186
ritaid@rit.edu

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Because RIT/NTID receives special federal support, deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in any undergraduate degree program pay less than one-half of RIT’s regular tuition. The reduced tuition rate also applies for students enrolled in the ASL-English Interpretation program. These rates are for domestic students only.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in graduate degree programs also pay a reduced tuition rate. This also applies to hearing students enrolled in the Master of Science program in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and the Master of Science program in Health Care Interpretation.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing international students also pay a reduced tuition rate, but at a different rate then domestic students.

At RIT/NTID, we pride ourselves on making a great education truly affordable. You get a world-class private university education at a public university price!

Learn How

RIT Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Visit the RIT Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships page
 

Tuition Rates

Visit the Tuition and Fees page
(see Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students and Hearing NTID-Supported Students)

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing or to those who have disabilities and who need help to qualify for or to find a job. VR may assist with vocational training or college. VR services may include financial assistance, employment planning, counseling, transportation, and job placement assistance. A VR counselor, who determines eligibility for services, is assigned to each individual requesting assistance. States have various names for VR, and services vary depending on need and the state in which a student lives.

Learn More about Vocational Rehabilitation

NTID Financial Aid & Scholarships Brochure

View the RIT/NTID Financial Aid and Scholarships Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

Our admissions counselors frequently answer a number of common questions about tuition and financial aid. Answers to many of these questions can be found below. You may also find the full list of admissions FAQs helpful. If you can't find the answer to your question, please contact the admissions counselor for your region.

The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional information on financial aid and scholarships can be found at the RIT Office of Financial Aid.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides services to individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing who need help to qualify for or to find a job. VR may assist with paying for college. States have various names for VR, and services vary depending on need and the state in which a student lives. The RIT Financial Aid Office will include an estimate of VR contributions to your education on your financial aid award letter. You need to apply to your state VR agency in order to qualify for those funds. It is important that you contact VR as soon as possible to learn your state's VR process and requirements so that you can benefit from their services and funding resources.

RIT is truly an affordable choice. Because RIT receives special federal support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, you can get a top-quality education at a substantially reduced rate. Because RIT receives special federal support, students who are deaf or hard of hearing pay less than one-half of RIT’s regular tuition rate.

Students studying the bachelor's degree program in ASL-English Interpretation, the bachelor's degree program in Community Development and Inclusive Leadership, the master's degree program in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and the master's degree program in Health Care Interpretation also receive a reduced tuition rate.

Financial aid may include student loans, student employment, combinations of grant-in-aid, Vocational Rehabilitation and federal and state grants that are available for students in need. RIT's Financial Aid Office has more information.

Every year. Available starting October 1.

You can find this information on the RIT Financial Aid Self-Service website.

Contact your local Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in your home state.

You need to send a copy of your financial aid award letter, class schedule, student bill, book list and grades.

Be sure to contact your VR before you drop a class, withdraw from a class or change your major.

Go to the Barnes & Noble college bookstore at RIT. Go to any register. Ask if they have your VR book authorization. If yes, go buy your books.

After you get your book authorization from VR, go to Barnes & Noble with your original receipt. Barnes & Noble will give you a refund.

Caution: If you lose your receipt, you will not get paid back!

Schedule an appointment with the NTID Financial Services Coordinator.

You do not have to apply. Scholarships are automatically awarded based on your cumulative GPA and department nominations. Students who receive scholarships will be notified by mail during the summer. The scholarship also will appear on your financial aid award letter.

There are links to scholarship searches here. Be sure to apply early!

Schedule an appointment with the NTID Financial Services Coordinator.