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# A High-Quality Education Shouldn’t Be A Luxury

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## Your Journey Starts Here

At Rio Salado, we believe that education is for everyone. That’s why we offer affordable tuition rates for our online classes and degree programs.

- Save as much as 30% on the cost of tuition compared to the national average cost of 4-year universities*
- Scholarships, grants, and financial aid available
- No application fee

[*College Board - Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2023](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/Trends%20Report%202023%20Updated.pdf)

## Hear From Our Community

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> “Rio offers an outstanding education that is both affordable and accessible. Rio was the first school that felt like it removed all the barriers to receiving an education.”

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## Career-Ready Programs

- **Nearly 600 online classes** in a wide variety of in-demand disciplines
- **135+ degree and certificate programs** that can lead to professional advancement
- Career counseling and student success resources

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## Flexible Schedules

- 40 start dates each year
- Take classes on YOUR schedule, any time, any place
- Accelerated learning options available

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## You Are Never Alone On Your Rio Journey

Our dedicated staff will assist you from enrollment through graduation. Our free student support services include:

- Counseling and Career Services
- Tutoring and Academic Advising
- Technology and Instructional Help Desks

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