# Rhode Island Promise Scholarship

> Amount varies from Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner. FAFSA and other forms by the deadline set by CCRI.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/rhode-island-promise-scholarship
- Provider: Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (State)
- Award: Amount varies (Up to two years of tuition and mandatory fees at CCRI, minus federal and other non-loan aid), renewable
- Deadline: FAFSA and other forms by the deadline set by CCRI
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ri
- Official page: https://riopc.edu/policies/rhode-island-promise-scholarship-program-policies-and-procedures/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

Rhode Island Promise covers up to two years of tuition and mandatory fees at the Community College of Rhode Island for recent high school graduates. It is a last-dollar award, so federal grants and other non-loan aid are applied first and Promise covers the remaining tuition and mandatory fees; it does not pay for books, housing, meals or program-specific fees. Students must qualify for in-state tuition, earn a high school diploma or equivalent before turning 19, and enroll at CCRI in the semester immediately after graduation. They must attend full time, defined in the policy as at least 24 credits over the academic year, complete the FAFSA and any verification by CCRI's deadline, and sign a commitment to live, work or continue their education in Rhode Island after graduating. To keep the award for a second year, students need a 2.5 cumulative GPA and must stay on track to finish an associate degree on time. Exceptions are possible for medical, personal or military circumstances.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: RI
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade
- Must qualify for in-state tuition, earn a diploma or equivalent before age 19, and enroll at CCRI in the semester right after high school. Full time means at least 24 credits in an academic year. Renewal: 2.5 cumulative GPA and on track to graduate on time. Written commitment to live, work or study in Rhode Island after graduating.

## How to apply

Apply and enroll at CCRI for the term right after high school, file the FAFSA by CCRI's deadline and complete any verification. Sign the Rhode Island commitment when requested.

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## Explore Rhode Island

- [Colleges in Rhode Island](https://www.collegesref.com/state/rhode-island)

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