Tuition & Aid

You're smart to invest in your future at Riverland. Our tuition and fees are about half of what they are at four-year public colleges in Minnesota & Iowa. We'll help you find a variety of financial aid and clearly explain the federal government loans and grant process.

Scholarships are money for college that you do not have to pay back. They are given based on different factors, such as grades, financial need, where you live, or what you plan to study.

Tuition Opportunities

See if you qualify to pay $0 in tuition

Austin Assurance Scholarship
- For qualifying High School seniors of Austin
Freeborn County Community Promise Scholarship
- For qualifying Freeborn County High School seniors
Owatonna Opportunity Scholarship
- For qualifying Owatonna High School Seniors

Financial Aid Options

Financial aid comes in three main forms:

Aid you don't repay: grants and scholarships
Aid you must repay: loans
Aid you earn: work study and military assistance

Workstudy

If you're willing to work for your financial aid, participating in a federal work study program could be a good fit for you.

Disbursement & Refunds

Disbursements and refunds are payments made to a student whose funding received, including financial aid, exceeds institutional charges.

BankMobile

Riverland has partnered with BankMobile to deposit your money or refund quickly and securely.

Money Management & Financial Literacy

Riverland offers free resources for achieving financial, career personal and other goals. Featuring GradReady

Need Help with Financial Aid?

Watch our step-by-step tutorials for help navigating the financial aid process. Explore the financial aid tutorials.

Financial Aid Changes Beginning July 1, 2026

Learn about upcoming financial aid changes and how they may affect your eligibility, application, or award. Review the 2026-2027 financial aid changes.

Tuition & Fee Rates Per Credit

Student Type	Tuition Rate
Minnesota Residents	$230.61
Online Students	$257.61
Iowa/Wisconsin/North Dakota/South Dakota residents	$230.61
Senior Citizen (62+)	$35.81
Tuition Rates, Fees and Programs with Differential Tuition

Have Questions About Your Tuition Bill?

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