Emergency Resources

Grant Assistance

Emergency Grants

Grant Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students will be notified via email if approved.

Emergency Grants are available through the CCRI Foundation Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) to help students who are facing financial emergencies that are resulting in a barrier to continued college enrollment and completion. The SERF helps with expenses such as books, educational supplies, food, transportation, housing, daycare, medical expenses and other unforeseen costs. Funds are limited in availability, and students who file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 and under will be given priority. Other students will be considered based on their submission of documented emergency expenses. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-awarded basis. Grant amounts will generally range between $200-$500, with greater amounts being provided only in the event of extenuating circumstances.  Preference will be given to those students who have not yet earned an Associate or Bachelor Degree.

Just in Time Scholarship Summer 2024

Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students will be notified via email if approved.

 The Just In Time Scholarship, which is supported by the CCRI Foundation, the Alumni Association, and the Office of Financial Aid, is available to students facing unmet financial need requiring urgent action to maintain enrollment at CCRI. The Scholarship supports tuition, fees, and books required for enrollment in CCRI classes. Students receiving the Just In Time Scholarship are often managing through academic progress challenges and/or issues related to nonpayment. Funds are limited in availability. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a CCRI degree or certificate program, have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year, have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 and under, have exhausted all other sources of scholarships and aid, and not be receiving any last-dollar scholarships such as Rhode Island Promise or Fresh Start. Funding may be available to students who are ineligible for Federal Student Aid but who demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship amounts will generally range between $100-$1,000. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-awarded basis.

Comeback Scholarship Summer 2024

Grant Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students will be notified via email if approved.

The CCRI Comeback Scholarship helps students who are facing an unexpected financial emergency that is creating a barrier to continued college enrollment and completion. The Comeback scholarship assists students who were previously enrolled at CCRI to return in order to complete their program of study. If approved, students will receive assistance in an amount to cover the tuition and fee costs for up to two college courses after all other available state and federal funds have been exhausted. Funds are limited in availability, and eligible students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 and under will be reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-awarded basis. Preference will be given to those students who have not yet earned an Associate Degree. Students who have not previously earned a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. 

Technology Grant - Laptop Fall 2024

Through the generousity of a donor, a limited number of free laptops are available for CCRI Students who meet certain eligibility criteria. We have identified you as a potentially eligible to receive this technology for use in completing your studies. The computers will be prioritized for the first 100 students who return this form and registered for Fall 2024 course. To be considered, a student must:

• Filed a 2024-2025 FAFSA with an SAI of 15000 or less
• Be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at CCRI
• Have earned 12 or more credits at CCRI
• Registered for the Fall 2024 semester at CCRI 
• Be in need of a laptop for personal academic use
• Be able to pick up the laptop in person during business hours (Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-3:30 Pm and Friday 8:30-12:00 pm) at the Campus bookstore at the Knight Campus in Warwick. 
• Agree to not sell or transfer ownership of the laptop

Please note, the laptops will not be supported by the CCRI Information Technology department. Any technical or other issues that arise upon use of the compute will need to be resolved by the laptop owner. If approved, you will be notified via CCRI email with a detailed date and time to pick-up the laptop. You must pick up the laptop in-person and present a valid ID. Laptops will not be released to someone else on your behalf. 

Other Resources

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

If your household is eligible, you could receive:

• Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
• Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
• A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
• A low cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP*

Click here for more eligibility information and to enroll.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SNAP, formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food. Click here for eligibility criteria and to apply.

Additional programs and services available through the RI Department of Human Services