WARWICK – On August 10 and 17 the Community College of Rhode Island will host information sessions for prospective students looking to enroll through the Rhode Island Promise scholarship according to release by the school Thursday.
Passed Thursday in the FY2018 budget, 2017 Rhode Island high school graduates, aged 18 or younger upon completing 12th grade or the GED, who enroll full-time at CCRI will qualify for free tuition and fees.
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Enrolled students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, earn 30 credits per year and enroll for two years to continue to be eligible.
“Every high school student in Rhode Island deserves a chance to earn the degree or credential they need to begin a high-quality career right here in Rhode Island,” said CCRI President Meghan Hughes in a statement. “Our students are from Rhode Island and stay in Rhode Island. An investment in our students is a direct investment in the future of our state. We thank Governor Raimondo and the dedicated members of our legislature for making that investment.”
CCRI currently enrolls an average 15,000 students in credit courses. Spokeswoman Kristen Cyr said the school expects an additional 200 students to enroll through R.I. Promise this fall.
Admissions, financial aid and advising representatives will be on-hand at both events, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in room 1040 on the Knight Campus in Warwick.
CCRI recommends prospective students bring a photo ID, copy of their high school transcript and their parents’ 2015 tax forms.
Those who cannot attend are apply online and can contact the Advising and Counseling Center at 401-825-1240 or by email at advising@ccri.edu for assistance. For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit the CCRI website.
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
