The FAFSA is Free!
It's called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the word "FREE" is right in the name!
File Early
Filing earlier is better. You may receive your school’s award letters earlier, allowing more time to compare offers and explore options for unmet financial needs.
Institutional Aid
Is used to determine more than just Federal Aid. Schools require the FAFSA for institutional aid if they do not require the CSS Profile.
Work-Study
Determines eligibility for Work Study. Federal Work-Study offers part-time jobs to undergraduate and graduate students with financial needs, enabling them to earn money for education expenses.
Required Annually
The FAFSA must be completed yearly. Federal aid, including eligibility for federal student loans, is awarded annually; therefore, completion is required each year to receive aid.
RI Promise & Hope Scholarship
Determines eligibility for the RI Promise Scholarship. All Rhode Islanders who graduate high school can pursue associate degrees at CCRI without paying tuition through the Promise scholarship.