RIC HOPE Scholarship
Last-dollar tuition and mandatory-fee aid in junior/senior years; FAFSA, 2.5 GPA, declared major, and 60 credits within the required period.
About RIC HOPE Scholarship
RIC HOPE reduces final bachelor’s costs for residents who began at Rhode Island College and meet the academic pathway.
Published requirements include Rhode Island residency, first-time freshman enrollment at RIC, FAFSA, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and a declared major before junior year. Students must earn 60 credits within the first four years after receiving the award and maintain satisfactory progress. Confirm transfer and exception rules with RIC before changing schools.
Apply for admission and FAFSA, complete RIC forms, and review your credit audit. Ask how entry into the program is determined and what internal document dates apply; the college must confirm the 60 credits and GPA are correctly recorded. Read the residency commitment and rules for a break in enrollment or major change before accepting.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Last-dollar tuition and mandatory-fee aid in junior/senior years; FAFSA, 2.5 GPA, declared major, and 60 credits within the required period.
How to apply or get help: Apply for admission and FAFSA, complete RIC forms, and review your credit audit. Ask how entry into the program is determined and what internal document dates apply; the college must confirm the 60 credits and GPA are correctly recorded. Read the residency commitment and rules for a break in enrollment or major change before accepting. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
State student financial-aid program