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The Cost of College Colleges charge you tuition to attend. CCRI is state supported and tuition is based on whether or not you are a RI resident. Additional.

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1 The Cost of College Colleges charge you tuition to attend. CCRI is state supported and tuition is based on whether or not you are a RI resident. Additional fees (e.g. fees for lab, technology, etc.) are charged each semester. Books and course supplies are purchased separately by you each semester. You are responsible for paying each semester all: tuition fees books course materials

2 Hidden Costs to Consider
In addition to tuition and fees, you have to consider the daily living and commuting costs of attending college such as: Transportation (Automobile, Insurance, Gas, RIPTA). Child care for when you are in class.

3 Your Semester Bill You are billed each semester you attend CCRI.
The amount you owe is based on the number of credits you are registered for and additional fees. You may pay your bill using personal funds by check, credit card or cash. Pell grants, Promise scholarships, private scholarships and student loans may also be used to pay your bill.

4 Full-Time & Part-time Status
The terms full-time and part-time status at CCRI are tricky to understand. For billing and financial aid purposes a student registered for:  12 to 19 credits is considered full-time. 1 to 11 credits is considered part-time.

5 Graduating in Two Years
If you plan to graduate or transfer in two years you must be registered for at least 15 credits per semester (successfully completing 5 courses per semester). If you have been accepted into CCRI as a Promise Scholar, you are required to earn at least 30 credits each academic year to remain eligible to participate in the program.

6 The Bursar’s Office This office issues bills, collects payments and issues refunds. Visit for more information. Your tuition and financial aid needs to be paid or in order by the due date each semester. Tuition is always due before the semester begins. You may pay your bill online (MyCCRI), by mail or in person.

7 EasyPay – Monthly Payment Plan
EasyPay is an interest-free monthly payment plan available to all students who meet the payment-plan criteria regardless of financial need. It is offered for the fall, spring and summer semesters.  Registration is simple and handled completely by the Bursar's Office for a $30.00 enrollment fee per semester. 

8 Scholarship Opportunities
The CCRI Foundation & Alumni Association have several scholarships available to you. Criteria, application deadlines, and award amounts differ. Scholarships available to incoming, continuing, transferring, and graduating students. Visit for more information.

9 Your Financial Responsibilities
If you register for courses but decide not to attend, you must drop the courses via MyCCRI. If you don’t officially drop your courses you will have an unpaid balance. You cannot attend CCRI or access transcripts if you have an unpaid balance. Delinquent accounts are reported to national credit bureaus.

10 Applying for Financial Aid
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is the first step to determine if you are eligible for financial assistance. Apply at The FAFSA is used for the following programs. Pell Grants (Federal Aid) Rhode Island Promise Scholarship (State Aid) Institutional Aid College Work-Study Subsidized Direct Loans Unsubsidized Direct Loans Often used by state & private aid & grant organizations

11 Getting Help to Fill Out FAFSA
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is an office located on each campus that helps students complete financial aid forms including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). : Flanagan Campus/Lincoln : Knight Campus/Warwick : Liston Campus/Providence : Newport County Campus

12 FAFSA Deadlines Complete a FAFSA every year you wish to apply for financial aid and it is available to you as early as October 1st for the upcoming academic year (September - June). High School graduates eligible to participate in the Promise Program must complete a FAFSA each year. CCRI Priority Deadline to submit is July 1st. Complete the FAFSA as early as possible to ensure you are receiving the maximum aid available!

13 What Happens After You Submit a FAFSA?
When you completed the FAFSA, you listed CCRI’s School Code (004916). You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that will tell you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell grant. CCRI’s Financial Aid department will also receive your information and will put together a financial aid package based on your SAR. CCRI’s Financial Aid department may require that you submit additional information. It is important you check your CCRI for messages and to log into your MyCCRI on a daily basis to view your billing and financial aid status. Visit for detailed information.

14 Using MyCCRI to View & Pay Your Bill
The MyCCRI web portal allows you access to view and pay your bill. It also has your financial aid information. You will view a brief video (five minutes) that shows you the actual view of the billing and financial aid pages on your MyCCRI pages. For detailed information about financial aid go to: For detailed information about paying your bill go to:


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