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I am a:
- High School Student
- Current RCC Student
- Transferring to a 4-Year School
- Looking for Online or Flexible Classes
- Looking to Start or Advance My Career
- Not Sure Where to Start
- Community Member
- Business or Industry
Start college before you graduate. Earn college credit while you’re still in high school, explore careers and programs, and get a jump-start on your future—all while saving time and money.
Get started, complete an RCC application and Parent Consent form.
Talk with your high school Navigator to explore free or reduced-cost options.
We're here to help you keep moving forward. Quickly find the tools, people, and resources you need to stay on track and reach your goals.
Connect with tutoring, advising, financial aid, counseling, accessibility services, and more!
Start at RCC. Go anywhere. Save money while building a strong academic foundation and a transfer plan designed to keep you on track for your bachelor’s degree.
Find degrees and programs that provide a strong foundation for transferring to a four-year college or university.
Choose the right courses and create a transfer plan that keeps you moving toward your bachelor’s degree.
Explore financial aid, scholarships, and other resources that can help you pay for college.
Balancing work, family, and other responsibilities? RCC offers online, evening, hybrid, and other flexible learning options to help you reach your goals.
Find programs and courses you can complete online, short-term, or with a flexible schedule.
Learn what to expect and what it takes to be successful as an online student.
Connect with tutoring, advising, library resources, and other services—wherever you are.
Build Skills for What’s Next. Prepare for a new career, earn an industry-recognized credential, or build new skills to advance in your current career.
Find short-term training and programs that prepare you for in-demand careers.
Discover industry-recognized credentials that can help you stand out to employers.
Explore FastForward, G3, and other programs that may significantly reduce the cost of career training.
Get help with career planning, résumés, job searches, interviews, internships, and connecting with employers.
You don't have to have it all figured out. We'll help you explore your interests, understand your options, and find a path that feels right for you and fits your goals.
Discover where your interests could take you and find RCC programs that connect to your goals.
Use career exploration tools to learn more about your strengths, interests, and possible careers.
An RCC Navigator can answer your questions, help you explore your options, and take the next step with you.
Visit an RCC campus, see our classrooms and facilities, and get a feel for what it’s like to be an RCC student.
RCC is your community college. Learn something new, attend an event, develop a skill, or connect with opportunities happening across our region.
Explore upcoming events, activities, workshops, and opportunities open to our community.
Take a continuing education course for professional development or personal enrichment.
Explore Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) courses designed for lifelong learners.
Discover ways to visit, volunteer, partner, give, or become more involved with your community college.
Let's build our region's workforce together. RCC partners with employers to develop talent, strengthen the skills of current employees, and connect businesses with future employees.
Explore customized training and professional development designed around your organization's needs.
Recruit RCC students and graduates for jobs, internships, and work-based learning opportunities.
Work with us to develop programs and training that respond to regional workforce needs.
Post opportunities, participate in career events, and build relationships with RCC students.
Find your Career Path at RCC
From workforce credentialing; college credit toward an Associate or transfer degree; skills training; professional certifications to high school dual enrollment, RCC provides the stepping stone to a brighter future.
Ways to Save and Pay
Need help paying for classes? Want to apply for a Scholarship? Affordable education and training, tuition assistance, and scholarships makes RCC your best choice!
For more information, contact Financial Aid Services at financialaid@rappahannock.edu
RCC at a Glance
58
Programs Available
16
Workforce Training Programs with Industry Certifications
76%
Students Receive Financial Assistance
597
Students awarded Scholarships (2026-2027), totaling $755,000!
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Nominated for the Aspen Prize for Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges
"I like the technical stuff - so I like the hands-on training. For me, it's better than sitting in the classroom. Everyone is here to help you."
Jimmie Ryland Hill
HVAC Student
"I tell people that if they don't want to jump into a huge university, they should start here. You're not just a number at RCC."
Minajhadore Redd
Nursing Student
"RCC was a natural decision because it was close to home, affordable, and they had a really good new program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography. RCC is a great place to consider, it sets you up for success."
Virginia Reinhart
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student
"At RCC, you get support from students and teachers. Everybody is willing to help you achieve what you have started."
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Nursing Student
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