Section 16-107-1. – Short title.
§ 16-107-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Promise Scholarship Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 3, § 1.
Section 16-107-2. – Legislative findings and purpose.
§ 16-107-2. Legislative findings and purpose. (a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Education is critical for the state’s young people to achieve their dreams and develop their talents; (2) The state’s economic success depends on a highly educated and skilled workforce; and (3) The state’s future prosperity depends upon its ability to […]
Section 16-107-3. – Establishment of scholarship program.
§ 16-107-3. Establishment of scholarship program. Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2017, there is hereby established the Rhode Island promise scholarship program. The general assembly shall annually appropriate the funds necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter. Additional funds beyond the scholarships may be appropriated to support and advance the Rhode […]
Section 16-107-4. – Definitions.
§ 16-107-4. Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “ADA” means the American with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., as may be amended from time to time; (2) “FAFSA” means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form; (3) “Mandatory fees and tuition” are […]
Section 16-107-5. – Administration of scholarship program.
§ 16-107-5. Administration of scholarship program. (a) The financial aid office, in conjunction with the office of enrollment management or their respective equivalent offices, at the community college of Rhode Island, shall administer the scholarship program for state residents seeking associate degrees who meet the eligibility requirements in this chapter. (b) An award of the […]
Section 16-107-6. – Eligibility for scholarship.
§ 16-107-6. Eligibility for scholarship. (a) Beginning with the students who enroll at the community college of Rhode Island in the fall of 2017, to be considered for the scholarship, a student: (1) Must qualify for in-state tuition and fees pursuant to the residency policy adopted by the council on postsecondary education, as amended, supplemented, […]
Section 16-107-7. – Reporting and disbursement.
§ 16-107-7. Reporting and disbursement. (a) On or before November 10 and May 10 of each fiscal year following fiscal year 2017, the community college of Rhode Island shall submit a report to the director of the office of management and budget, the state budget officer, the house fiscal advisor, the senate fiscal advisor, the […]
Section 16-107-8. – Rules and procedures.
§ 16-107-8. Rules and procedures. The council on postsecondary education is hereby authorized to promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and the community college of Rhode Island shall establish appeal procedures for the award, denial, or revocation of funding under the scholarship program. The rules shall be promulgated in accordance with § […]