At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- The published Fall 2026 Momentum offer provides two classes through last-dollar tuition-gap support after other grants. Awards are first-come, first-served; the page excludes books/course materials and does not establish a universal cash value or coverage for later semesters.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
- Income / financial rules
- The scholarship is not income-based, but CCRI requires a complete FAFSA to consider an award, and other financial aid is applied first.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
- Who to check first
- Qualify for Rhode Island in-state tuition and previously have attended CCRI in a certificate or associate-degree programme. Dual enrollment and noncredit workforce programmes do not satisfy the prior-attendance requirement.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
- Application timing
- Published offer: Fall 2026, first-come and first-served. No exact final day or next-term extension is established; verify current availability directly.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Contact CCRI first about actual Fall 2026 seats, remaining funds and whether a current class can still be joined. The page names Fall 2026 but supplies no exact closing day or a confirmed Spring/Fall 2027 extension.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
- 2If the college confirms an available eligible route, submit a new CCRI application for Fall 2026 to reactivate the student account and submit FAFSA. The programme page points to free EOC help for the financial-aid form.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
- 3Send official prior-college transcripts for evaluation, plan the applicable courses with advising and register through MyCCRI. Ask about prior-learning credit where relevant; the college decides what actually transfers or counts.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Community College of Rhode Island ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
The published Fall 2026 Momentum offer provides two classes through last-dollar tuition-gap support after other grants. Awards are first-come, first-served; the page excludes books/course materials and does not establish a universal cash value or coverage for later semesters.
Is there an income limit?
The scholarship is not income-based, but CCRI requires a complete FAFSA to consider an award, and other financial aid is applied first.
When should I apply?
Published offer: Fall 2026, first-come and first-served. No exact final day or next-term extension is established; verify current availability directly.
Sources & verification
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