Rhode Island Promise is a Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) program covering eligible remaining tuition and mandatory fees for recent resident graduates. It works as last-dollar aid: Pell, SEOG, institutional grants, and other gift aid are applied first; Promise covers the remaining eligible charge based on tuition and credits. It does not pay for books or all living expenses, and summer coverage depends on funding, so “tuition-free” does not mean zero total cost.
The fall 2026 cohort must be Rhode Island residents, graduate from high school or complete a GED/HSE, and enroll at CCRI in the immediately following term in an associate-degree program. Students generally must be 18 or younger at graduation; those aged 19, 20, or 21 may submit a documented appeal. Apply through MyCCRI with the 2026–27 FAFSA and final transcript. Ask One Stop which specific forms appear on your account dashboard.
Renewal requires at least a 2.5 GPA, enrollment every semester, and at least 24 credits completed during the first year; 30 are recommended to finish in two years. A disability-related reduced course load has a separate accommodation process. If you are starting this fall, file FAFSA and review MyCCRI requirements promptly. Current guidance does not state a cash award because the calculation is made against your actual bill. Ask the college to estimate books, transportation, and charges outside the coverage.
Before accepting, compare the final balance with tuition, fees, and other aid; confirm the rules with the official source and ask the college financial-aid office for guidance.
Read the official program profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before enrolling.
Rhode Island Promise: página de estudiantes 2026 — Community College of Rhode Island.
FAQ y reglas de renovación — Community College of Rhode Island.
Manual oficial de la beca — Community College of Rhode Island.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Programs, funding, and deadlines correspond to the stated cycle and may change. Eligibility does not guarantee an award: confirm your file, covered costs, and any service obligation with the agency and college.
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Rhode Island Promise
Rhode Island Promise is a Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) program covering eligible remaining tuition and mandatory fees for recent resident graduates. It works as last-dollar aid: Pell, SEOG, institutional grants, and other gift aid are applied first; Promise covers the remaining eligible charge based on tuition and credits. It does not pay for books or all living expenses, and summer coverage depends on funding, so “tuition-free” does not mean zero total cost. The
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Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
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