Rhode Island College Need-Based Grants and Scholarships

RIC Scholars Program

This program provides scholarships of $2,500 to entering freshmen with exceptional financial need and academic promise. These awards require full-time enrollment and may be renewed for up to four years of study based on need and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Eligibility is determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid using information from a student’s academic record and FAFSA.

Rhode Island College Grants

Rhode Island College grants ranging from $100 to $13,600 are awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid to students with demonstrated financial need. All applicants are required to file the FAFSA. In addition, new freshmen and transfer applicants are required to file the Rhode Island College Financial Aid Application in order to be considered for this program. Award decisions depend on level of need, year in school, academic record and date of application.

Rhode Island College Transfer Scholar Awards

These awards range from $2,500 to $5,000 and are based on academic achievement as well as financial need. To be considered, an entering transfer student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 as determined by the college Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the time of acceptance. Eligibility is determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid, using information from both the FAFSA and the Rhode Island College Financial Aid Application. Awards may be renewed for up to three years of study based on need and maintenance of a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.