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.

Comeback Scholarships

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. 

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