“When you’re on campus, drop by,” says Sgt. Steven Pina, the center’s new interim assistant director.
How We Support Our Military and Veteran Students
Rhode Island College is honored to be in service of those who have served their country. We thank you wholeheartedly and commit to assisting you throughout your time here and in your further pursuits.
A Military Friendly School
We're thrilled to announce that Rhode Island College was recently designated a 2024–25 Gold Level Military Friendly School by Military Friendly®.
"Thank you for all that you do for Veterans and the Service Member Community. Your efforts are truly commendable and are to be admired by all."
-Military Friendly®
Support, Empowerment, and Community
Our on-campus services assist Veterans, service members, and their families in achieving their personal, professional, and academic goals. Let us assist you!
Military Resource Center
The Military Resource Center serves and supports military personnel, veterans, and families with information, transition assistance, education programs, counseling, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the support they need and deserve.
VetSuccess on Campus
The VetSuccess on Campus program easily coordinates the delivery of VA benefits and services to veteran students.
Student Veteran Organization
RIC's Student Veteran Organization works to support veterans and foster veteran camaraderie and community on campus.
Benefits
The Department of Defense and Rhode Island College deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans, and as such, offer:
- Tuition Assistance
- Disabled Veteran Tuition Waivers
- Priority Registration
- Accommodations for Chapter 33 and 31 Students
Additionally, RIC has a VA Certifying Official, Earl H. Bright III, who reviews and processes VA and GI Bill® Benefits Certification Worksheets for students each semester.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Thriving Here
Rhode Island College Impact
“Hope is important to me,” says Polanco, “because I came from a place where there wasn’t much hope.” Enacted this fall, RIC’s Hope Scholarship makes the final two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree tuition-free for R.I. residents.
Excelling After Graduation
Ortiz will conduct research on Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and address legislators about amending the bill.
Nicole McKay works behind the scenes to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the Rhode Island community.
Nicole MacKay
Contact Us
Military Resource Center
The mission of the Military Resource Center is to serve and support military personnel, veterans, and families with information, transition assistance, education programs, counseling, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the support they need and deserve.
- emailmrc@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8449
- placeStudent Union Rm 205, across from the campus bookstore
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
If you need information about the application process, scholarships and financial aid, transfer credits, and more, our dedicated team of admissions counselors are here to guide and support you from your first campus visit to your first day of classes.
- emailadmissions@ric.edu
- phone1-800-669-5760 ext. (TTY/TDD devices: dial 711)
- placeThe Forman Center