Get started by completing the free online application.  Use the Create Account option on the Welcome page and continue to complete the full application.

Select non-degree seeking under declared programs. Students who are non-degree seeking do not qualify for financial aid.

Students may receive an ID verification link with instructions on how to complete the process. This step helps protect your account and prevent identity theft. If you receive the link, please complete the verification within 24 hours.

Not all students will receive this message—if your identity was successfully verified through your initial application, no further action is required.

Submit your Prerequisite Override Request to override completed prerequisites needed for courses you are planning to register for. We can use an unofficial transcript to override prerequisites so that you can register for classes on time. The full name of the institution, the full name of the student, the academic term in which the credits were earned, and the final grades received must be visible to be considered for override prerequisite requirements. Plan ahead!

This process can take up to 5 business days.

No official transcripts required. We only require official transcripts if you want to transfer credit and graduate from RRCC.

If you have any questions, please email Student.Records@rrcc.edu.

• Use Navigate to plan out your entire time at RRCC! Explore academic programs with Major Explorer, find important to-do’s, and drag and drop courses into different semesters to see your exact path to graduation.
• Watch this short video on how to register for classes in Navigate.
• Once registered, visit the bookstore. Click Textbooks at the top of the page to see what books you may need for your specific classes. You can also call the bookstore for more information and price matching at 303-914-6232.

To access your student email, log into The Rock and click on Student Email.

You will also need the MFA (Microsoft Authenticator) app on your mobile device. You won’t be able to log into your email before setting this up.

Click here to download the app 

Click here for step-by-step instructions  

Your student email address will end in @student.cccs.edu.  

It’s SO IMPORTANT to check your student email account regularly. This is the official means of communication between you and RRCC. We’ll be sending you important information and notifications to your student email account regularly. If you have trouble accessing your email, please contact RRCC IT help desk at 303-914-6677 or it@rrcc.edu.

• Paying for College
• To apply for financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) EACH YEAR at www.fafsa.gov. Learn more about financial aid.
• Complete the College Opportunity Fund (COF) which saves $40 per credit for students classified as Colorado residents for tuition purposes.
• Apply for Scholarships.
• Check out Payment Plans  and Payment Deadlines to avoid late fees.

If you are receiving financial aid from another school, you can use your existing FAFSA to apply for financial aid at RRCC. Go to www.fafsa.gov and log in using your FSA ID username and password. To add RRCC to your FAFSA, use our school code: 009543.

If you are taking classes at more than one school during the same semester, you can only receive financial aid at one school at a time. Talk to the Financial Aid Office about a consortium agreement. 

• Get your Fall student ID from the Student Life offices starting August 6th at both the Lakewood and Arvada Campuses: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins may be accommodated. For evening hours, please make an appointment request through Navigate.
• Watch this short video on how to schedule an appointment in Navigate.