Grants & Scholarships

Athletic Financial Aid Appeal Policy and Procedures

Federal Pell Grants

These federally funded grants are awarded to needy students. The amount of your Pell Grant is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) noted on your Student Aid Report, the cost of attendance, and your enrollment status.

In December 2011, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74). This law has significantly impacted the Pell Grant Program. Beginning in Fall 2012, Students are now limited to 12 semesters (or 600%) of Pell Grant eligibility during their lifetime. This change affects all students regardless of when or where they received their first Pell Grant. Students that are currently receiving the Pell Grant in the academic year 2011-2012 and have already used 600% of their Pell Grant eligibility will no longer be eligible to receive a Pell Grant starting Fall 2012. If you have any questions related to your Pell Grant eligibility, please contact Enrollment Services.

Pell Grant Information

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

These grants are for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, that is, students with the lowest expected family contribution. Priority is given to students who receive Federal Pell Grants.

SEOG Information

University Grants

The University provides funds for grants, such as the University Grant and Founders Grant, to several hundred students. Awards are made to students with satisfactory academic records and demonstrated financial need. You must file a FAFSA to be eligible for these grants. The amount of these grants may vary from year to year based on your FAFSA information.

URI Foundation Loan Funds, Scholarships, and Awards
The University has many grants/scholarships provided by organizations, corporations, and alumni. Funding levels may vary from year to year. Most scholarships are chosen by the academic department and/or the Enrollment Services office if there is a financial need restriction. If you have any questions regarding a particular scholarship, please email Enrollment Services or contact the department directly.

URI Foundation Scholarship List

Note: We have currently completed the selection process for all Foundation scholarships for 2012-13.

TEACH Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education grant program provides grants for students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. If, after reading all of the information on the fact sheet, you are interested in learning more about the TEACH Grant Program, you should contact the Enrollment Services office.

TEACH Grant Information

Other Scholarship and Grant Resources

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College Planning Center of Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Scholarship and Grant Programs

The Rhode Island Foundation

News

Attention: Summer 2013 billing invoices will be mailed the week of May 20 and payment will be due by June 13. Students are encouraged to view their billing statements online via e-Campus and use our online payment portal at www.uri.edu/es to pay their balance.

Attention: Please be sure your completed FAFSA includes the University of Rhode Island Federal School Code 003414.