First-Year Student Admissions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please note: these answers are current as of 1/21/2025 and are subject to change.
Currently, DACA applications are being accepted, but not processed. This is because the U.S. district courts have ruled DACA to be “illegal.” However, those who obtained DACA on or before July 16, 2021 remain protected under DACA and as of January 2025 are able to renew their DACA and work authorization requests (as sourced from .)
Students whose immigration status prevents them from completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are not eligible for Federal Student Aid.
Undocumented/DACA students who meet the ӣƵ Residency Requirements may be eligible to complete Rhode Island Alternative Application for State Postsecondary Student Financial Assistance to determine state or institutional aid eligibility.
For a copy of the most up to date application, contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@ric.edu.
Contact the RI Office of Postsecondary Commissioner at aidapplication@riopc.edu with any additional questions you may have.
, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
No, a parent’s immigration status does not affect the student’s eligibility for financial aid.
A student’s eligibility for federal aid is based on their immigration status, not their . You may contact the Financial Aid office at financialaid@ric.edu for guidance on how to fill out the parent(s) section of the FAFSA.
Any student, undergraduate or graduate, living in the residence halls or a commuter, may use Health Services, regardless of insurance status.
As of July 1, 2023, undocumented residents living in Rhode Island are eligible to obtain a driver privilege card or driver privilege permit, as a result of . Applicants must provide proof of filing a state income tax return, identity, and residency documents, and comply with insurance requirements. Visit for more information.
Project ExCEL is an academic initiative at ӣƵ aiming to expand college access for talented bilingual students. For more information please contact Laura Faria-Tancinco.
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Learning 4 Life (L4L) is an office that connects students to on and off campus resources and opportunities. Students served by L4L are empowered to overcome life obstacles on their journey to graduation such as, access to basic needs, managing competing priorities, and navigating the campus systems. L4L’s team of staff and trained peer mentors (Navigators) support and advocate for students. We build a community where students feel accepted, included, and safe.
The Unity Center, an office within the Division of Student Success, is a warm and welcoming space that affirms and promotes equity for historically marginalized and disenfranchised students, including undocumented and DACA students.
