# What if being a selective university actually meantHELPING MORE STUDENTS ATTEND

**Source**: https://financialaid.rice.edu/

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# What if being a selective university actually meant HELPING MORE STUDENTS ATTEND

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# Spring Office Hours

The Office of Financial Aid is open to walk-in visitors Monday-Friday 10 AM-3 PM. One-on-one financial aid appointments are available for current and prospective [students](https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/financial-aid-appt) (including incoming first-year students). Students and their families are also welcome to call or [email](mailto:fina@rice.edu "Email fina@rice.edu") our office with questions during this time.\
We are located in The Allen Business Center.

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# Your step-by-step guide to paying for college

To help you make your Rice education a reality, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of paying for college and make your financial plan. Get started with our Step-by-Step Guide.

[Domestic Students](https://financialaid.rice.edu/college-affordability-101) [International Students](https://financialaid.rice.edu/intl-college-affordability-101)

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# The Rice Investment

What if a prestigious school looked for ways to open doors instead of close them? At Rice, we believe talent deserves opportunity.

INCOME\
RANGE

$200K-300K

$140K-200K

$75K-140K

$75K & BELOW

70% of Students Who Applied for Assistance in This Range Received Aid

Half Tuition

Full Tuition

Full Tuition, Fees, & Living Expenses

AID

GRANT

GRANT

GRANT

[Estimate Your Cost](https://financialaid.rice.edu/cost-attendance/estimate-your-cost)

\* Families with significant assets above what is typical for their income level may not qualify for The Rice Investment, but Rice is still committed to funding 100% of demonstrated need. A family's assets might include cash and savings, investments, home equity, business net worth, other real estate and any other assets. We exclude qualifying retirement accounts.

Additionally, we offer need-blind admission for domestic students, as well as meet 100% of demonstrated need for undergraduate admitted students inclusive of [International Students](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/international-students) through financial aid, regardless of whether they qualify for The Rice Investment.

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### Applying for Aid:

[First Year Applicants](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/first-year-domestic-applicants) [Graduate Students](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/graduate-students) [International Applicants](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/international-students) [Current Students](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/current-students) [Visiting Students](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/visiting-continuing-education-students) [Special Circumstances](https://financialaid.rice.edu/apply-aid/special-circumstances)

[Cost of Attendance](https://financialaid.rice.edu/cost-attendance)[Types of Aid](https://financialaid.rice.edu/types-aid)

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# What Makes Rice Different

*What if* one of the top research universities didn’t act like all the other selective schools?

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#### No. 9 Great Financial Aid

#### No. 9 Great Financial Aid

Our generous financial aid provides access to world-class education without the burden of student debt, which is why Rice earns its place as one of the nation’s leading value schools year after year.\
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*Princeton Review, 2026*

#### Loan-free institution

#### Loan-free institution

It's no secret that many students from lower- and middle-income families are increasingly taking on loans in order to afford private colleges and universities. As a loan-free institution, we invest in our students so they can graduate without the burden of student debt.

#### Over 55% of undergraduates receive some kind of aid

#### Over 55% of undergraduates receive some kind of aid

With generous financial aid policies, more students have access to the aid they need. We strive to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue a Rice education.

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## The Impact

[Hear from Rice students](https://youtu.be/vmXW8vBcD1c)

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# **Helpful** Links

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**CALL**

713-348-4958

**EMAIL**

fina@rice.edu

**WALK-IN HOURS**

M-F 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT

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