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Financial Aid Update

Currently, the Department of Education is experiencing significant delays in providing institutions of higher education with processed 2024-25 Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

As of January 30, the latest communication from the Department of Education, is that institutions will not receive 2024-25 FAFSA applicant information until “the first half of March.”

This delay has affected our ability to send out financial aid award letters, for the upcoming year, in a timely manner. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and your patience and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated.

As soon as we receive more information from the Department of Education and processing resumes for the 2024-25 FAFSA, we will promptly notify students of their financial aid award.

Our priority is to ensure that our students have the support they need to pursue their education at Rio without any undue stress. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Financial Aid Office at 740-245-7218 or finaid@rio.edu.

Rio Awards 379 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

Despite early morning rain and lingering clouds, University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College held its 148th Commencement Ceremony on the afternoon of Saturday, May 11. The annual ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of the 2024 graduating class.

5/1/24

Rio Grande Community College Receives Grant for New Multi-Use Center in McArthur

More than 100 local and state-level community leaders joined Governor Mike DeWine this morning at the future home of Rio Grande’s McArthur Center. The Governor announced that Rio will be receiving a $12,000,000 grant from the state’s Appalachian Community Grant Program.

4/4/24

Former University of Rio Grande Dean of Students Selected as 2024 Commencement Speaker

Elaine Armstrong, a 1986 graduate of University of Rio Grande, has been named Rio’s 2024 Commencement Speaker.

4/4/24

University of Rio Grande Partnering with State Agencies to Offer Employment Incentives to Social Work Students

University of Rio Grande is participating in the University Partnership Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Program (UPP), a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering the child welfare workforce in Ohio.

4/3/24

Rio’s Center for Entrepreneurship Awards $3,000 in Inaugural Storm Tank Student Pitch Competition

The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College’s Center for Entrepreneurship held its inaugural student pitch competition on Monday, April 1. “Storm Tank” provided a platform for students to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges with local business ties, competing for $3,000 in prizes.

3/22/2024

Rio Faculty Honored Again for Spanish Certificate Program

Two educators were recently honored with awards related to their contributions to Rio’s Spanish Certificate Program.

3/21/24

Collegiate Archery Finds Its Trajectory at Rio

As an archery coach, Jonathan Clemins has traveled to nearly every continent for archery-related tournaments and events. When he visited the University of Rio Grande's campus for the first time, he knew his career as a college coach had finally hit the bull's eye.

3/15/24

Rio Grande Meigs Center Launches Emergency Medical Technician Certification Program

In a partnership with Meigs County EMS, Rio will now offer an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification program at its campus in Pomeroy.

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Mike McCorkle

Director of Marketing