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It all starts with filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).   The financial aid office of the school you are attending determines the amount of aid you are eligible to receive  based upon  the information you provide on the FAFSA.  This one form not only determines Pell Grant eligibility but also Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, College Work-study, and determines whether you are are eligible to receive student loans.

In order to receive financial aid you must 

• have financial need, 
• be enrolled in a degree program,
• maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen   
• be registered with Selective Service, if required
• not be in default of a loan, or owe a repayment of any aid received

The earlier you fill out the FAFSA the better.  It must be filled out or renewed  EVERY year.  If your FAFSA form is filled out before March 1st  you may also qualify for a Rhode Island Higher Education Grant.

For more information or to setup an appointment call the RI EOC at 455-6028.
Counselors are available at locations throughout Rhode Island. This page developed and maintained by the Rhode Island Educational Opportunity Center at CCRI.  Send comments and suggestions to ri_eoc@ccri.edu © 2001, Community College of Rhode Island - All rights reserved.