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.

Federal Pell Grant

A federal grant awarded when the student does not have a B.S./B.A. degree equivalent. Awards are based on students’ enrollment status and their expected family contribution. Awards for full-time students range from $657 to $6,195 per academic year.

 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

A federal grant that is awarded when a student demonstrates exceptional need and does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent. The award amount is $150 per semester; students must be enrolled in a Title IV eligible program, priority is given to students enrolled in at least six (6) credits.

 

Rhode Island Supplemental Grant (formerly RI State Grant)

Pell Grant recipients, who are RI residents, enrolled at least half time (6 credits,) in need of additional free aid to pay for tuition and fees may be awarded the RI Supplemental Grant. The grant may be prorated based upon students’ enrollment status when considering the amount of grant to be awarded. The amount of the grant awarded will be reflective of all free aid and waivers received.

CCRI Grants

CCRI institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible certificate or degree-granting program. Student must be enrolled for at least six (6) credits each term and meet certain eligibility requirements.

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