Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) offers various scholarship options to support students financially. Merit-based scholarships are available for incoming freshmen, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. These include the Presidential Scholarship, which covers full tuition, and the RIT Merit Scholarship, offering partial tuition.
Need-based aid is also available through federal and state programs, requiring the FAFSA application. RIT provides scholarships for specific demographics, such as women in STEM or first-generation students. Additionally, departmental scholarships cater to students in particular fields like engineering or arts. External scholarships from organizations can further supplement funding.
