New Incoming Students
General Eligibility Standards, How to Apply, Application Deadlines, Reapplying
What We Do
The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to assist students and their families in funding educational costs at Rhode Island College.
Contact Information
- emailfinancialaid@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8033
- placeBuilding 3
We are committed to removing financial barriers that would otherwise prevent students from achieving their educational goals.
We Strive to:
- deliver high quality services with professional competency and concern
- respect students' dignity and the privacy of confidential information
- always provide equitable treatment to all applicants
Aid Based on Need
Most of the financial aid available at Rhode Island College is based on financial need. Financial need is simply the difference between your cost of attending Rhode Island College and the amount that you and your family is expected to contribute toward that cost.
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Submit your FAFSA form
Federal Student Aid [FSA] is education funding from the federal government (Department of Education). Federal student aid funds may cover tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Types of federal student aid include grants, work-study and direct loans.
Undergraduate Students
Information about how to apply, application deadlines, and financial aid for the summer.
Graduate Students
Information for graduate students on how to apply, application deadlines and graduate aid programs.
Links and Resources
Financial Aid Information
Important Links
- Complete the FAFSA On-Line
- FinAid - The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
- Federal Aid First Brochure (covers the advantages of federal student loans)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan Information Center
- Federal Direct Loan Electronic Master Promissory Note web site
- Federal Student Aid
- Net Price Calculator