H7052

Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Eligibility for the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship is expanded to include students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College.

The Rhode Island Promise Scholarship, which covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students, is now available to students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College of Rhode Island. To qualify, students must meet specific criteria, including being admitted and enrolled full-time, completing the FAFSA, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and remaining on track to graduate within two years. Students with disabilities or those in military service may receive accommodations.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance