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.
Depending on the type of aid, eligibility is based on one or more of the following criteria: financial need of the individual (in the case of dependent students, family need is used), educational costs, academic program and availability of funds.
Announcements
Applying for Financial Aid
2025-26 FAFSA Now Available
- Complete your 2025-26 FAFSA
- Students may check their FAFSA status by logging into their FAFSA, navigating to the
“My Activity” area, then viewing their application status.
- Draft: Your section of the FAFSA form is incomplete.
- In Progress: You provided your consent, approval, and signature to your section of the FAFSA form, but the FAFSA form has not been submitted yet.
- In Review: You have submitted your form and your application is still processing.
- Processed: Your application was processed successfully. No further action is needed.
- Action Required: Your application requires further action from you or your contributor(s).
Taking Classes in Spring of 2025?
If you are joining CCRI this Spring, you will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA form. Please see links below for helpful information about how to complete the FAFSA. Should you need personal assistance, please register for one of our FAFSA workshops or contact us via text or email.
Need Help?
- Sign up for a FAFSA Workshop here!
- How to Submit a 2024-2025 FAFSA Form Video
- How to Submit a 2024-2025 FAFSA Form Video (In Spanish)
Important Information
Financial Aid Deadlines
FAFSA applications are available beginning December 1 for the following academic year. The financial aid office encourages our students to file the FAFSA application as early as possible to increase their potential to receive the maximum aid available from each of the financial aid programs.
FAFSA Filing Workshops
There are many convenient options available if you need assistance with FAFSA completion.
- The Financial Aid office is hosting virtual FAFSA Workshops to assist students and families in completing their FAFSA.
- The Educational Opportunity Center provides free, confidential one-on-one assistance via phone or virtual face-to-face appointments daily from 8AM to 8PM. Bilingual counselors are available in: Spanish, French, and Kriolu (Cape Verdean). Click Request Appointment, text us at 401.310.0730, call us at 401.455.6028 or email us at [email protected]. We will respond within one business day.
- For additional convenience, schedule a free phone appointment with the College Planning Center for one on one assistance. Early evening appointments available weekdays until 7pm.
Financial Aid TV
Have questions about financial aid at the Community College of Rhode Island? Learn about financial aid through these short videos.
Student Employment
A federal work program that provides jobs to help pay for educational expenses. This program encourages community service and work related to the student's course of study. Students will be paid at least the state minimum wage and can work up to 15 hours per week.
Rhode Island Indian Council
The Rhode Island Indian Council (RIIC) has obligated funds to CCRI for eligible and tribally enrolled Native Americans. For more eligibility information please click here.
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