A scholarship is considered a gift of money to assist a student in financing their higher education. The amount available for individual students varies. Private financial aid may come from foundations, civic or service clubs, corporations, &/or private individuals.
Early each spring semester, the ARC Foundation, through generous contributions from donors, offer more than 170 scholarships, totaling approximately $150,000 for students attending American River College. Students with a minimum of 6 units from ARC may apply on-line (from the first of January through the end of February) at: ARC Foundation Scholarships. Contact the Foundation Office at 484-8174 for more information.