Incomplete forms will not be considered. If you receive external scholarships or grants, we give you the advantage of applying outside awards to reduce the amount of student loan and work-study in your aid package. A student admitted to Rice as a student athlete is not eligible for non-athletic Rice Grant or Scholarship. For certain financial aid purposes, students are classified as commuter or resident. A commuter is a student living at home or in another rent-free situation.
Resident students live on campus.
Total need based financial assistance from all sources may not exceed the computed financial need if any award is based on need, except for non-need based loans. A student receiving an Athletic Scholarship may also apply for loans. The sum of the Athletic Scholarship plus the loan cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Pell Grants may also be awarded following NCAA guidelines. Students will be mailed a Financial Aid Award Letter or a notification of non-qualification for assistance.