What if being a selective university actually meant HELPING MORE STUDENTS ATTEND
Fall 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 (including incoming first-year students). Students and their families are also welcome to call or email our office with questions during this time.
We are located in The Allen Business Center.
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 International StudentsThe Rice Investment
What if a prestigious school looked for ways to open doors instead of close them? At Rice, we believe talent deserves opportunity.
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* 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 through financial aid, regardless of whether they qualify for The Rice Investment.
What Makes Rice Different
What if one of the top research universities didn’t act like all the other selective schools?
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.
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.
The Impact
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713-348-4958
fina@rice.edu
WALK-IN HOURS
M-Th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT