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Admissions & Financial Aid
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  - Undergraduate Admissions Rhode Island College offers the most affordable high-quality four-year degree in the region. Get started now on your journey to success.
  - Graduate Admissions Rhode Island College ranks number one among public master’s universities in New England according to Washington Monthly. The fastest and most affordable path to your advanced degree begins here.
  - Professional Studies and Continuing Education Whether you’re trying to advance your career through professional development or jumpstart your education through workforce development or cultural programs, RIC offers a range of flexible non-degree and certificate programs to meet your needs. Get started now.
Academics
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  - Undergraduate Programs The path to career advancement begins at Rhode Island College. Find your start at Rhode Island College by viewing the list of our degrees and programs.
  - Graduate Programs Even now in these uncertain times, we must BE BOLD. There is no better time to advance your career with a graduate degree from Rhode Island College.
  - Professional Studies and Continuing Education Whether you’re trying to advance your career through professional development or jumpstart your education through workforce development or cultural programs, RIC offers a range of flexible non-degree and certificate programs to meet your needs. Get started now.
Campus Life
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About RIC
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All students at the college are assigned to a professional financial aid counselor according to the first letter of the student's last name.

Financial Aid Counselor Assignments

Staff Member	First Letter of Student Last Name
Jennifer Burke, Interim Director
Nancy Bessette, Senior Associate Director
Helena Botelho, Interim Financial Aid Officer	A - C, U - V
Kaylee Luchka, Financial Aid Officer	D - G, Study Abroad
Pamela Forant, Associate Director of Financial Aid	H - L, T, W - Z
Todd Brenner, Interim Assistant Director of Financial Aid	M - S

Please Note: This list was updated on 1/11/24. Caseload assignments change periodically, so please refer to this page for the most-up-to date listing.