Questions about financial aid for URI Online Master’s Degree and Certificate Programs
- What is the URI School code for the FAFSA?
The University of Rhode Island Federal School Code is 003414. - Is financial aid available for certificate programs?
Federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs. Students enrolled in a certificate program can apply for student loans with a third-party lender. - What kind of financial aid is available for graduate students?
Graduate students are eligible for federal unsubsidized loans and federal graduate plus loans. Graduate students can also seek loans from alternative third-party lenders. - Am I eligible for scholarships or grants?
Graduate students are not eligible for scholarships or grants. - What is the difference between a federal unsubsidized loan and a graduate plus loan?
The interest rates on Graduate PLUS loans are higher than those on unsubsidized federal student loans, which means students will have more to repay. - How many credits must I take each 7-week session to be eligible for financial aid?Graduate students are required to be enrolled at least half-time (4.5 credits) to be eligible for financial aid. There are two 7-week sessions within each term. A student can be enrolled in at least 4.5 credits for 1 session or a combination of both sessions within a term to be financial aid eligible.
- Must I take a course in each session to be eligible for financial aid?
No, if you are enrolled at least half-time (4.5 credits) in 1 session you are eligible to receive financial aid. - Am I eligible for loans in the summer?
A student enrolled at least half-time (4.5 credits) in a summer term may be eligible for summer loans. - Who do I contact if I have questions about my financial aid?
Contact the Office of Enrollment Services 401-874-9500 or esmail@etal.uri.edu for questions regarding financial aid, billing or registration.
Questions about financial aid for URI Online Bachelor’s Degrees
- What is the URI School code for the FAFSA?
The University of Rhode Island Federal School Code is 003414. - What kind of financial aid is available?
Undergraduate students may be eligible for federal loans and federal grants. Students will be notified of your financial aid eligibility through the Office of Enrollment Services. - Am I eligible for scholarships or grants?
Pell grants may be available for eligible URI Online students. Partner scholarships may also be available for eligible URI Online students. - What is the difference between unsubsidized and subsidized federal loans?Subsidized loans are based on financial need and the interest does not accrue while the student is in college. Unsubsidized loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students, and there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.
- How many credits must I take each 7 week session to be eligible for financial aid?Undergraduate students must be enrolled at least half time (6 credits) per term to be eligible for financial aid loans. Federal Pell grants may be available for eligible students who enroll in a minimum of 3 credits per term.
- Must I take a course in each session to be eligible?
No, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per term to be eligible for loans. A student can enroll in 6 credits for 1 session or a combination of both sessions within a term. - Am I eligible for loans in the summer?
A student enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) may be eligible for summer loans. - Who do I contact if I have questions about my financial aid?
Contact the Office of Enrollment Services 401-874-9500 or esmail@etal.uri.edu for questions regarding financial aid, billing or registration.