Rhode Island Promise

Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) / RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner · State

Rhode Island Promise is a last-dollar scholarship covering tuition at the Community College of Rhode Island for up to two years. Eligible students are Rhode Island residents (public, private, or homeschooled graduates, or GED completers) who are 18 or younger at graduation and enroll full-time at CCRI in an associate degree program the term immediately after finishing high school. Students apply through CCRI's enrollment process plus the FAFSA and a final transcript. To keep the award, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete at least 24 credits in the first year while staying on pace to graduate in two years.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesRI

DemographicsMust be 18 or younger at graduation (students aged 19-21 may appeal); Rhode Island resident.

Applying

AwardFull CCRI tuition (last-dollar)

DueRolling; must enroll the term immediately after high school graduation or GED completion

EssayNot required

Rec. lettersNot required

RenewableYes

Awards/yr—

Covers remaining CCRI tuition after other grants/scholarships are applied; does not cover fees, books, or living costs

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