Read summaries below to determine the correct appeal for your needs.
Tuition Appeals are for students who are requesting a refund or balance waiver of their tuition charges due to extenuating circumstances preventing attendance that
occurred during a given term. Non-refundable registration fees cannot be appealed.
Tuition Appeals Committee
Second Chance is a program designed to provide students with past due financial obligations,
who do not have extenuating circumstances, a second chance to obtain a certificate
or degree with the Community College of Rhode Island.
Second Chance Program
The Academic Appeals Committee considers requests for course substitutions from students
majoring in General Studies or Liberal Arts. Also, the Committee administers the "Forgiveness Policy" and other program and grade-related requests that are beyond the purview of any
academic department.
Academic Appeals Committee
When a student becomes academically ineligible, they have the right to appeal the
suspension of their financial aid based on mitigating circumstances.
Financial Aid Appeals Committee
Under certain circumstances, Rhode Island Promise students may request an approved
leave to extend eligibility.
RI Promise & COVID Recovery Scholarship Leave of Absence