At ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, we are committed to creating pathways that help motivated first-generation students gain admission, build confidence, and succeed. Our first-generation student programs provide the support and resources you need to join our community, excel and feel connected from your very first day on campus.
The Hope Scholarship at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú provides eligible RI students with a four-year degree, two years tuition-free. No scholarship application is required — we’ll automatically review your academic records before your junior year at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú. Get a high-quality bachelor’s degree for less than $25,000.
If you need any assistance while getting started, our admissions counselors are here to help!
The Preparatory Enrollment Program is a bridge program for Rhode Island first-generation high school students – supporting their admission to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú and their development as a ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú student. First-generation high school seniors can apply to the program via ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú's Common Application. The deadline to apply is February 1 of senior year.
Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú to expand college access for talented bilingual students. In close partnership with high school counselors, Project ExCEL enrolls bilingual students with established academic success, and provides them with the support needed to pursue and achieve a ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú degree.
Our program aims to provide transformative educational opportunities for Foster Care youth by providing a pathway to admission, academic and personal success, and degree completion at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú.
Our Pathways Program helps you apply to and complete your Social Services - Social Work Associates Degree at CCRI and transfer to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú to complete a Social Work undergraduate and graduate degree (BSW and MSW).
We provide prospective students with information and assistance on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, transfer credits, and more.