Financial Aid
CCRI offers financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to further their education without such support. The Financial Aid Department is here to guide you through the process.
Welcome to the Transfer Center!
Take the Next Step
With the expert assistance and extensive resources available at CCRI's Transfer Center, students can confidently take the next step in their academic careers and successfully transfer to the college or university that best fits their goals and aspirations.
Transfer Agreements
CCRI partners with many 4-year colleges and universities to help students transfer seamlessly.
Transfer Agreements
Joint Admissions Agreement
Transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island has never been easier.
Joint Admissions Agreement
Scholarships
CCRI offers several scholarship opportunities to help fund your college experience.
Scholarships
Transfer Events
The University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College visit CCRI campuses on Tuesdays to help CCRI students learn about transfer and fill out free applications!
Transfer Events
Rhode Island Admissions Representatives
Meet the Admissions Representatives from Rhode Island!
Rhode Island Admissions Representatives
Transfer Process
Want to transfer but don't know where to start? CCRI's advising team can help you!
Transfer Process2025-26 FAFSA® is available!
CCRI uses the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.
- The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form became available in December 2024.
- CCRI’s Federal School Code is 004916.
- Application needed for enrollment beginning Fall 2025
- Students who submit a FAFSA prior to CCRI’s May 1 priority filing date will receive the maximum amount of consideration for financial aid. You may submit a FAFSA after May 1, but earlier applicants will have thier financial aid finalized in time for the billing due date.
- Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA if enrolling in Spring 25' or Summer 25' classes
FAFSA Workshops
Attend one of our FAFSA workshops to learn everything you need to know about filling out the FAFSA!
FAFSA Workshops
Summer Financial Aid
With the most affordable tuition in Rhode Island year-round and seamlessly transferable credits, taking a class or two at CCRI this summer is the smart choice no matter where you plan on graduating from.
Summer Financial AidInvest In a Successful Future
Available Types of Aid
By taking advantage of these various types of aid, students can piece together a personalized financial plan to support their CCRI education and invest in a successful future.
Scholarships
CCRI offers several scholarship opportunities to help fund your college experience.
Scholarships
Loans
For some students, student loans provide a valuable resource to assist them with covering essential educational costs.
Loans
Grants
Grants are need-based financial assistance and do not have to be repaid. Grant opportunities include the Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, and CCRI funded grant programs. To see if you are eligible, complete your FAFSA today.
Grants
Student Employment
CCRI offers both need-based Federal work study and CCRI sponsored student employment. On or off campus job opportunities can help with meeting your Financial obligations while attending school.
Student Employment
Have questions about financial aid at the Community College of Rhode Island? Learn about financial aid through these short videos.
Financial Aid TVHave a Question?
Contact Financial AidIf you need assistance with financing your education at the Community College of Rhode Island, the knowledgeable staff in the Financial Aid Department is ready to help.