Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes

Rhode Island College determines student residency status in accordance with the policy set by the Rhode Island Office of the Post-Secondary Commissioner. Undergraduate students are classified as a resident or non-resident at the time of admission. Residency determination for in-state tuition considers multiple factors, and is subject to change. Students are encouraged to review the complete R.I. Tuition Residency Policy to determine whether they meet the eligibility criteria prior to submitting an application for instate residency re-classification.