The Three Rivers Financial Aid Office is commited to ensuring you have high quality education opportunities close to home - all at affordable costs. We are dedicated to ensuring students have all the information necessary to find the right options to meet your educational costs. Please visit us in the Bess Student Center on the main Poplar Bluff campus, and you can find help at our off-campus centers as well. You can also email us at financialaid@trcc.edu or call 573-840-9605.

The Financial Aid staff is available to assist you with these steps to get you started on the financial aid process.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

1. Apply for Admission to Three Rivers College.
2. Fill out a FAFSA.
3. Learn about and apply for Direct Student Loans.
4. If you are a veteran, please visit Veteran Information and Services.
5. Are you eligible for A+ Financial Incentive?
6. Learn about and apply for our talent/merit based scholarships.
7. Are you eligible for Federal Work-Study? This is determined by your FAFSA. Click here to see a list of open positions and how to apply for jobs.
8. Are you a displaced worker?
9. Do you have a disability?

If you are selected for FAFSA Verification, click here.

When will I get my money/reimbursement?

Students who have completed their aid process by the posted Priority Deadlines will receive their disbursements by the fourth week of the semester. If you do not meet the priority deadline, disbursements are completed every Friday thereafter. The sooner you finished your financial aid process, the sooner you will see your refund.

Priority Deadlines:
Fall 2012 Aid: July 2, 2012
Winter/Spring 2013 Aid: November 2, 2012
Summer 2013 Aid: April 1, 2013