Residency
The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education has established the Residency Rules for students attending the three State Institutions of Higher Education: the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island.
Online Resources
Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education:
The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education is the governing body for all three state institutions: The University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island.
Undocumented Students Living in Rhode Island NEW
In order to qualify for in-state tuition, the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education requires that you submit the appropriate forms. Please review the "important information" below and submit the Affidavit and the Student Application .
Important Information
Forms to Submit
- Application for Enrollment (if not already enrolled)
- Student Application (for in-state status) NEW
- Affidavit NEW
New England Regional Student Program (NEBHE):
New England residents who live outside the state of Rhode Island may enroll in any course of study at the Community College of Rhode Island, with the exception of the Nursing program and the Dental Hygiene program, for the in-state rate plus 50%. The student must live within a 15-mile radius of any of the Community College of Rhode Island's four major campuses or, outside of this 15-mile radius, the student's program of study must not be offered at an institution in the student's home state. If, once enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island, a student changes their major, their status will be reviewed and their billing status may be adjusted either to out-of-state tuition (if the student changes their major from an eligible program to an ineligible program) or to regional tuition (if the student changes their major from an ineligible program to an eligible program).
- The New England Board for Higher Education (NEBHE.org)
- Tuition Break - The Regional Pricing Program
- The Tuition Break Catalog
- NEBHE Eligibility Guidelines for the Tuition Break program
The Community College of Rhode Island
The Community College of Rhode Island follows the Residency Rules established by the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education and participates in the Tuition Break program offered by the The New England Board for Higher Education.
- The Community College of Rhode Island Tuition and Fees
- The CCRI NEBHE Policy Flyer (effective date - 1/12)
- In-state Residency Appeal Application
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The NEBHE-approved Unique Program List
(Please scroll to page 24 of the .PDF file for the eligible programs at CCRI)
The forms listed on this page are available online. They are in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF) and require Acrobat Reader to view them.
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