Rhode Island State Financial Aid
State Financial Aid for College...
Just as there is federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Rhode Island also offers different forms of Rhode Island state Financial Aid for College in the form of Rhode Island specific student loans, Rhode Island specific grants, Rhode Island specific scholarships, and other state of Rhode Island specific aid programs.Just as you must file FAFSA for federal Financial Aid for College, the state of Rhode Island also requires you to file the FAFSA form for consideration of Rhode Island state aid programs. Essentially by filing your FAFSA, you kill two birds with one stone. When you submit the FAFSA to the US Department of Education, they will simply forward your information on the FAFSA to the Rhode Island student financial assistance agency.
It is extremely important to note that each state has a different FAFSA submission deadline, and if you miss this deadline you will NOT be eligible to receive ANY state financial aid for the entire academic year.
If you submit your FAFSA by March 1, you will be in time for all state deadlines (other than Michigan).
After filing your FAFSA by the Rhode Island state deadline, you may also be required to fill out additional forms, or submit additional information, which is why it is important for you to contact the Rhode Island State Higher Education Agency to make sure you have all your bases covered.
Below you will find the state aid contact information for the state of Rhode Island:
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
560 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
(800) 922-9855
State Department of Education
22 Hayes Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
(401) 277-3126
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