2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 16 - Education
CHAPTER 16-56 - Postsecondary Student Financial Assistance
§ 16-56-3 - General eligibility requirements.
SECTION 16-56-3
§ 16-56-3 General eligibility requirements. – (a) Eligibility of individuals. An applicant is eligible for a monetary award when the authority finds:
(1) That the applicant is a resident of this state;
(2) That the applicant is enrolled or intends to be enrolled in a program of study which leads to a certificate or degree at an eligible postsecondary institution;
(3) That the applicant exhibits financial need.
(b) Eligibility of institutions. An applicant may apply for an award for the purpose of attending an institution of postsecondary education whether designated as a university, college, community college, junior college, or scientific or technical school, which either:
(1) Is an institution that has gained accreditation from an accrediting agency which is recognized by the United States office of education; or
(2) Has gained the explicit endorsement from the authority for the purpose of Rhode Island postsecondary student financial assistance.
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