Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.

» Degree Programs
» Certificate Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
» Stenstrom Center Offerings
» Faculty

Course Listing Check out a comprehensive list of courses offered at RVC...

Admission

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Get Started! Find out how to get started at RVC! We make it easy for you to pursue your goals...

Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

Student Services

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
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» Baseball
» Men's Tennis
» Softball
» Booster Club

Regional Champs! RVC Softball has won the regional and has advanced to the national tournament, May 16-18!

Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

» Library Home Page
» Library Catalog (Classic)
» Library Catalog (Tomcat)
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

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Federal Student Loans

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Federal Direct loans are processed by request only. Loan applications are available by request at the Financial Aid Office.

To be eligible you must:

  • Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and have a completed financial aid file with Rock Valley College.
  • Meet all eligibility requirements (ex: satisfactory academic standards).
  • Complete a Master Promissory Note and the Online Entrance Counseling.
  • Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester.


Here is a link to the Master Promissory Note and the Online Entrance Counseling.

Important things to know:

  • All funds will be applied first to the student's account to pay any balance owed to the school, if there are remaining funds they will be mailed to the student.
  • If a student loan is not certified early enough to allow processing time for the scheduled disbursements, the disbursements will be made as soon as the funds are available.
  • Student loans reduce the amount of work study eligibility a student has.
  • A student should request the amount of funds needed for the entire semester.
  • Additional loan fund requests submitted after your loan has been certified, may be delayed. Students may be required to fill out a budget form (a budget form can be found at the financial aid office counter).
  • All loan checks are mailed and cannot be picked up.
  • Once your loan appears on your RVC account, it could take up to 14 days for a loan refund check to be mailed.

Here is a link to Important Federal Direct Stafford Loan Information


Here is a link to Rock Valley College's Student Loan Code of Conduct


Loan Disbursement Dates

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Full Year Loans-

The first half of the loan will be disbursed the first week of the fall term, and the second payment will be disbursed the first week of the spring term. If the student is a freshman first-time borrower, the fall disbursement will be delayed until 30 days into the semester (per Federal regulations).

One Semester Loans-

The first half of the loan will be disbursed the first week of the term, the second payment will be disbursed about midterm of the semester. If the student is a freshman first-time borrower, the first disbursement will be delayed until 30 day into the semester (per Federal regulations).


Keep Track of Your Student Loans!

Students should keep track of current and past Direct Loans through the National Student Loan Data System for students.

Students who have or think they may have a defaulted student loan can use the contact information below to try and resolve the problem. *For alternative loans, students should check with their lenders for information about their loan status.