Apply to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ for Free Day
BE BOLD! Take advantage of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳’s Apply to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ for Free Day
Wednesday, November 15, 2024
Apply to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ for Free Day (for Rhode Island residents only) provides all Rhode Islanders considering applying for admission with the opportunity and support to do so. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ is committed to providing access and eliminating barriers to a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ education.
Take the Step!
Join students from across Rhode Island as they submit their Fall 2025 and Spring 2025 applications to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳.
You Can Start Now
Apply via the Common Application on November 15 and you will be asked, "Do you qualify for any of the following Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ application fee waivers?" in the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ general questions section. Please select "Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ Application Fee Waiver Code" and enter APPLYFREE24.
What We'll Do for You
Submit your application for admission on Apply to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ for Free Day, November 15, and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ will:
- Waive the $50 application fee
- Assist you with the Common Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How and When to Apply for Aid
To be considered for federal aid you will need to complete the FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2025–26 FAFSA will not be available until December 2024.
Have You Heard?
New Tuition-Free Opportunity
Hope is here! The Hope Scholarship at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ is an opportunity for Rhode Island students to earn a 4-year degree at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳ with 2 years tuition-free.
Please Note: This offer is available to eligible RI Residents only.
Here to Help
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
If you need information about the application process, scholarships and financial aid, transfer credits, and more, our dedicated team of admissions counselors are here to guide and support you from your first campus visit to your first day of classes.
- emailadmissions@ric.edu
- phone1-800-669-5760 ext. (TTY/TDD devices: dial 711)
- placeThe Forman Center
Office of Graduate Studies
We support our students, mostly working professionals, as they manage career, family, and graduate school. We offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, creating pathways to new professional options and career advancement.
- emailgraduatestudies@ric.edu
- phone401-456-4645
- placeRoberts Hall 307
Office of Financial Aid
The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to assist students and their families in funding educational costs at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏÂÛ̳.
- emailfinancialaid@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8033
- placeBuilding 3