Financial Aid

Timeline

January - February

• Fill out FAFSA or FAFSA renewal before March 1st. for the RI Higher Education Grant

March - April - May

• Fill out FAFSA if you have not already done so
• Make paper or internet corrections on Student Aid Report
• Bring corrected Student Aid Reports to Financial Aid Office
• Check with Financial Aid Office to make sure documents are complete
• Priority deadline for Financial Aid at CCRI is May 1st to guarantee financial aid will be ready for the start of school in September
• Receive RI Higher Education Grant Money for prior semester

June - July - August

• Check with bursar about payment plans if necessary
• Bring corrected Student Aid Reports to Financial Aid Office
• Check with Financial Aid Office to make sure they have all necessary documents
• Make first installment payment if necessary
• Send in enrollment verification to RI Higher Education Assistance Authority

September - October - November - December

• Fill out FAFSA if you have not already done so
• Make second and third installment payment if necessary
• Priority deadline for Spring Financial Aid at CCRI is September to guarantee financial aid will be ready for the start of school in January
• Receive RI Higher Education Grant Money for prior semester