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Financial Aid

Richard Bland College offers many financial aid options to help students pay for college. Apply for financial aid and see how you qualify.

First Generation Students

As a first-generation college student, you’re a trailblazer in your family, setting a precedent for educational achievement.

iRBC International Student Success Program

iRBC is an exclusive opportunity for our global students to become successful in their stay at Richard Bland College.

Application for Admission

Information for prospective students on applying, submission requirements, and steps to apply. Find the future you.

RBC SPRING BREAK OPEN HOUSE

Richard Bland College invites prospective students and families to Open House on April 3 and April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is your opportunity to explore campus, meet current students and faculty, and experience firsthand what makes the RBC community so supportive and student-focused. Our Financial Aid team will be available to answer questions and provide one-on-one assistance to help you navigate scholarships, grants, and the FAFSA process. Guests can also tour Residence Life facilities and see what it’s like to live and learn on campus. Best of all, you can apply or confirm your enrollment on site and take the next step toward starting smart and saving money at Richard Bland College. Click the button below to register for the Open House.

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RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE APPOINTS KENNETH ALEXANDER, Ph.D. AS NEW INTERIM PRESIDENT

Following a national search, the Richard Bland College Board of Visitors today announced the appointment of Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., as Interim President, effective May 11. Dr. Alexander will succeed Dr. Debbie L. Sydow who last year announced her intent to step down as president in June after 14 years of distinguished service to the College.

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Programs & Degrees

By attending Richard Bland College and earning an Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Baccalaureate Degree.

Programs & Degrees

Explore Our 35+ Transfer Partners

We are focused on preparing you for transfer to highly-ranked colleges and universities and have guaranteed transfer agreements.

Four-Year Transfer Partners

Spotlight on Student Excellence

YOUR LEARNER MENTOR

Learner Mentors help RBC students navigate the challenges of college life, such as time management, study strategies, and adjusting to academic expectations. The role of a Learner Mentor at RBC include:

Academic Support: Assisting students with understanding course material, offering study tips, and helping with time management or organizational skills.

Social and Emotional Support: Helping students adjust to college life, build confidence, and navigate personal challenges that may arise during their college experience.

Orientation and Integration: Learner Mentors assist new students with the transition into college, answering questions, providing campus tours, or offering advice on how to engage with campus resources.

Connection to Resources: Learner Mentors also help connect students to academic support services, counseling, career advising, or other campus resources as needed.

RBC Quick Guide

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MEET ABBIGAYLE POIRIER

Abbigayle Poirier is the Assistant Professor of Art at Richard Bland College. Her evolving artistic philosophy, which is rooted in exploration and self-discovery, shapes both her studio practice and her commitment to helping students find their own creative voice. CLICK TO READ

MEET DAVE MORGAN, PH.D.

Dr. Dave Morgan’s philosophy as an RBC professor, and specifically as a professor of science, which is what he teaches, is to instruct students, not just about how to use the formulas and how to understand the ideas of science – but I teach them how to think like a scientist. CLICK TO WATCH

MEET DAVE MAJEWSKI

Dave Majewski teaches Communications and theatre at Richard Bland College. He likes to say, “When students come to my class I like to let them know that whatever it takes for them to be successful, I will always be there for them.” CLICK TO WATCH

On-Air RBC

The “On-Air RBC” Podcast at Richard Bland College brings you inside the conversations shaping our campus—featuring enrollment strategies, student success stories, enrollment insights and leadership perspectives.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube and Spotify, “On-Air RBC” connects you directly to the people and ideas driving student success.

Tune in and discover how Richard Bland College helps you start smart, save money, and build a clear path to a four-year degree—and beyond. Click to view “On-Air RBC” page.

“On-Air RBC” Podcast — your source for all things Richard Bland College.

Residence Life

RBC residence halls are designed to promote a sense of community and foster personal growth. Apartment-style living includes shared rooms with common areas where students can socialize, study, and build relationships with peers. Resident Assistants are assigned to each hall to provide peer support, organize events, and enforce policies that ensure a positive living environment. Living on campus at RBC provides students with easy access to academic resources and faculty, making it easier to engage in their studies. Student safety is a priority at RBC, with residence halls featuring secure access systems and 24-hour staff availability.

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RBC YOUTUBE

RBC YouTube has the latest commercials, mini-documentaries, student, faculty and alumni profiles that you can search for and watch our videos. Users subscribe and follow our channel which has managed to make a name for itself with a fast rise to over 5 million views.

RBC FACEBOOK

RBC Facebook is our social media platform that allows parents, alumni, students and friends of the college to share content and engage with all aspects of the college. We make it easy for you to connect with all the people that your care about, online while sending messages and post status updates.

RBC ATHLETICS

The official Instagram home of Richard Bland College Athletics. Get the latest schedules, scores, news and video reels from RBC Nation. The Statesmen have 14 athletic teams, making it a top 2-year school for athletics in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Achieving Independence

Welcome to the Fall edition of Inside RBC Magazine!
In this issue, we explore the remarkable journey that led Richard Bland College to gain its independence, marking a bold new chapter in its history. Discover how cutting-edge innovation is coming to RBC with the introduction of the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, and how Virtual Reality is hitting the road with our brand-new mobile VR unit. Plus, learn about the transformative $3.9 million Impact Grant from SCHEV, aimed at expanding paid internships and work-based learning opportunities for RBC students.

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March 19, 2026

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