Summer Scholarship and Other Summer Financial Aid
We're now offering a new Summer Scholarship, covering a portion of tuition costs, for eligible students who want to make their summer count with Summer Session courses! If this scholarship isn't right for you, there are many other summer financial aid options.
Summer Scholarship
Our Summer Scholarship covers the tuition and standard fees of 2 courses (8 credits) in Summer Session I only.
Check Your Eligibility
You're eligible for this scholarship if you meet all criteria:
- Rhode Island Resident
- Enrolled at Rhode Island College during the Spring 2025 semester
- Undergraduate degree seeking student at RIC
- 2024-25 FAFSA Application / RI Alternative FAFSA Application
- $15,000 or less SAI (Student Aid Index as determined by the FAFSA application)
- Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress
Application Deadline
Applications are due by May 16, 2025.
How to Apply
Take just a minute to complete our simple digital application.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make the most of your summer and advance your academic goals!
Additional Summer Financial Aid Available
Federal Pell Grants
Awarded to eligible undergraduate students. Amount varies based on the # of credits a student is enrolled in.
Federal Direct Loans
Students that did not borrow their federal student loans in the 24-25 academic year and who enroll in at least 6 credits in the summer (session 1 or 2 or 6 credits between the 2 sessions), will be offered federal student loans.
Federal Work Study
Federal work study during the summer is very limited and students must be registered in a least one course during either summer session. Please contact the financial aid office to be considered for a summer work study award.
Questions on Our Scholarship, Aid, and Applying?
Office of Financial Aid
The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to assist students and their families in funding educational costs at Rhode Island College.
- emailfinancialaid@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8033
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