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Waivers
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING TUITION WAIVERS:
For those students utilizing Rhode Island unemployment and senior citizen waivers please read regarding important changes beginning in the spring of 2014 and going forward.
Fall/Spring/Winter Semesters
Overview
Unemployment Waiver
Senior Citizen Waiver
Rhode Island National Guard Waiver
Disabled Veteran’s Waiver
Summer Sessions
Overview
Unemployment Waiver
Senior Citizen Waiver
Rhode Island National Guard Waiver
Disabled Veteran’s Waiver
Fall 2019 Important Notice:
READ BEFORE REGISTERING FOR Fall 2019 COURSES
Students may register in person beginning Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all main campuses.
Registrations are granted on a space-available basis for those students utilizing the Unemployment and Senior Citizen waivers provided that all course prerequisites are met. Waiver students are not eligible to wait list for courses prior to waiver day.
If you register prior to the aforementioned date you will be required to pay your tuition and fees to retain your seats. To use your waiver for specific course sections, you must have the original registration canceled and then re-register during the publicized official add period (September 3- 9). However, you may register for other sections of the same course anytime after the specified waiver registration date.
The $30 late registration fee will be waived on August 29th only for those students utilizing the Unemployment and Senior Citizen waivers. Applicable fees must be paid on this date or the late registration fee will not be waived.
All new students must complete an Application for Enrollment prior to registering for courses at CCRI.
Apply online at www.ccri.edu.
Overview
The Community College of Rhode Island participates in several waiver agreements passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly. Some restrictions apply.
Waivers must be used for credit courses (no audits).
Most waivers apply to courses on a space available basis. Waiver students are assigned specific registration dates.
Waivers may not be used for study abroad.
Waivers do not cover the cost of books or school supplies.
UNEMPLOYMENT WAIVER
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting a tuition and registration fee waiver to certain income qualified students receiving unemployment benefits on a space available basis. The student is responsible for the payment of all other fees assessed by the College at the time of registration as well as payment for books.
Upon registration, the student must submit the following:
Original DLT-467 form from his/her local employment office, certifying eligibility to receive benefits pursuant to title 28 Chapter 42-44 of the General Laws of Rhode Island.
Means test including a signed copy of an appropriate FEDERAL tax form and W-2
Printed confirmation of a FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. FAFSA applications can be processed over the WEB at www.fafsa.ed.gov
CCRI application for Admission if he/she is not currently enrolled in a program of study by the end of the add period for that semester.
Please Note: Grants and scholarships awarded will be applied first to your tuition in lieu of your waiver. Waivers do not cover the cost of books. Your waiver will be reduced by the amount of these awards. All forms must be approved by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs prior to submission to the Bursar’s Office for processing. Please note that students must be prepared to pay all applicable fees upon submission. The $30 late registration fee will only be waived on the designated “Waiver Registration Day” (August 29th) for those students who pay the required applicable fees on that date.
SENIOR CITIZEN WAIVER
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting a tuition waiver to certain income qualified permanent RI residents who are at least 60 years of age on a space available basis. The student is responsible for the payment of all other fees assessed by the College at the time of registration as well as payment for books.
Upon registration, the student must submit the following:
Evidence of being at least 60 years of age
Means Test including a signed copy of an appropriate FEDERAL tax form and W-2 if applicable.
Printed confirmation of a FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. FAFSA applications can be processed over the WEB at www.fafsa.ed.gov
CCRI Application for Admission if he/she is not currently enrolled in a program of study by the end of the add period for that semester.
Please note: Grants and scholarships awarded will be applied first to your tuition in lieu of your waiver. Your waiver will be reduced by the amount of these awards. Waivers do not cover the cost of books. All forms must be approved by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs prior to submission to the Bursar’s Office for processing. Please note that students must be prepared to pay all applicable fees upon submission. The $30 late registration fee will only be waived on the designated “Waiver Registration Day” (August 29th) for those students who pay the required applicable fees on that date.
RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL GUARD WAIVER
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting tuition waivers to members of the Rhode Island National Guard. For further information, please contact the Rhode Island National Guard. All waiver paperwork must be submitted to the Bursar’s Office. The waiver only covers the cost of tuition. All other applicable fees must be paid upon submission of the waiver form.
DISABLED VETERANS WAIVER
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting tuition waivers to Disabled American Veterans who are permanent RI residents. The student is responsible for all other fees assessed by the College upon submission of their waiver.
Upon registration, the student must submit the following to the Bursar’s Office:
Evidence of being a permanent RI resident
Written proof from the Veteran’s Affairs Office that he/she is 10% to 100% disabled at the time of registration. This applies to those students utilizing the Disabled Veteran’s Waiver for the first time only.
Printed confirmation of FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. FAFSA applications can be processed over the WEB at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Please note: Grants and scholarships awarded will be applied first to your tuition in lieu of your waiver. Your waiver will be reduced by the amount of these awards. The student is responsible for all other fees assessed by the College upon submission of the waiver. Waivers do not cover the cost of books.
Summer 2019 Important Notice:
READ BEFORE REGISTERING FOR SUMMER 2019 COURSES
Students may register in person beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2019 for session 1 and Thursday, June 27, 2019 for session 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all main campuses.
Registrations are granted on a space-available basis for those students utilizing the Unemployment and Senior Citizen waivers provided that all course prerequisites are met. Waiver students are not eligible to wait list for courses prior to waiver day.
If you register prior to the aforementioned dates you will be required to pay your tuition and fees to retain your seats. To use your waiver for specific course sections, you must have the original registration canceled and then re-register during the publicized official add period (May 20-22 for session 1 and July 1-3 for session 2). However, you may register for other sections of the same course anytime after the specified waiver registration date.
All new students must complete an Application for Enrollment prior to registering for courses at CCRI.
Apply online at www.ccri.edu.
Overview
The Community College of Rhode Island participates in several waiver agreements passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly. Some restrictions apply.
Waivers must be used for credit courses (no audits).
Most waivers apply to courses on a space available basis. Waiver students are assigned specific registration dates.
Waivers may not be used for study abroad.
Waivers do not cover the cost of books or school supplies.
UNEMPLOYMENT WAIVER
Summer Session 1 Unemployment Waiver Form
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting a tuition and registration fee waiver to certain income qualified students receiving unemployment benefits on a space available basis. The student is responsible for the payment of all other fees assessed by the College at the time of registration as well as payment for books.
Upon registration, the student must submit the following:
Original DLT-467 form from his/her local employment office, certifying eligibility to receive benefits pursuant to title 28 Chapter 42-44 of the General Laws of Rhode Island.
Means test including a signed copy of an appropriate FEDERAL tax form and W-2
Printed confirmation of a FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. FAFSA applications can be processed over the WEB at www.fafsa.ed.gov
CCRI application for Admission if he/she is not currently enrolled in a program of study by the end of the add period for that semester.
Please Note: Grants and scholarships awarded will be applied first to your tuition in lieu of your waiver. Waivers do not cover the cost of books. Your waiver will be reduced by the amount of these awards. All forms must be approved by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs prior to submission to the Bursar’s Office for processing. Please note that students must be prepared to pay all applicable fees upon submission.
SENIOR CITIZEN WAIVER
Summer Session 1 Senior Citizen Waiver Form
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting a tuition waiver to certain income qualified permanent RI residents who are at least 60 years of age on a space available basis. The student is responsible for the payment of all other fees assessed by the College at the time of registration as well as payment for books.
Upon registration, the student must submit the following:
Evidence of being at least 60 years of age
Means Test including a signed copy of an appropriate FEDERAL tax form and W-2 if applicable.
Printed confirmation of a FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. FAFSA applications can be processed over the WEB at www.fafsa.ed.gov
CCRI Application for Admission if he/she is not currently enrolled in a program of study by the end of the add period for that semester.
Please note: Grants and scholarships awarded will be applied first to your tuition in lieu of your waiver. Your waiver will be reduced by the amount of these awards. Waivers do not cover the cost of books. All forms must be approved by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs prior to submission to the Bursar’s Office for processing. Please note that students must be prepared to pay all applicable fees upon submission.
RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL GUARD WAIVER
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting tuition waivers to members of the Rhode Island National Guard. For further information, please contact the Rhode Island National Guard. All waiver paperwork must be submitted to the Bursar’s Office. The waiver only covers the cost of tuition. All other applicable fees must be paid upon submission of the waiver form.
DISABLED VETERANS WAIVER
The Rhode Island General Assembly has enacted legislation granting tuition waivers to Disabled American Veterans who are permanent RI residents. The student is responsible for all other fees assessed by the College upon submission of their waiver.
Upon registration, the student must submit the following to the Bursar’s Office:
Evidence of being a permanent RI resident
Written proof from the Veteran’s Affairs Office that he/she is 10% to 100% disabled at the time of registration. This applies to those students utilizing the Disabled Veteran’s Waiver for the first time only.
Printed confirmation of FAFSA “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”. FAFSA applications can be processed over the WEB at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Please note: Grants and scholarships awarded will be applied first to your tuition in lieu of your waiver. Your waiver will be reduced by the amount of these awards. The student is responsible for all other fees assessed by the College upon submission of the waiver. Waivers do not cover the cost of books.
For More Information
For further information concerning the Means Test for Unemployed and Senior Citizens waivers, contact:
Office of the Associate VP for Student Services
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