The University of Rhode Island offers you a welcoming community, a beautiful campus near the ocean, and countless options for creating the future of your dreams.
- Active and thriving Student Veteran Organization
- Veteran and military-connected career educational specialist
- RI Veterans Networking
- VA accredited Veteran Service Officer
In-state Residency:
As a GI Bill® recipient you may qualify for in-state tuition. To see if you are eligible, refer to the state’s Residency Policy. If you feel you qualify for in-state tuition, please complete the Application for Rhode Island Military/Veteran Residency for Tuition Purposes.
The Commonly Asked Questions section located at the bottom of this page will help assist you in the application process.
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Commonly Asked Questions:
What if I need to defer my enrollment due to military service or medical need?
Students admitted to the University of Rhode Island may request to defer their matriculation for one semester. Your request must be in writing and emailed to Debbie Suggs at admission@uri.edu with a subject line of “Deferral Request.” URI routinely grants these requests, and students will receive written notification of deferral approval. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Requests for year-long deferrals are only granted in cases of military service, medical issues, or documented gap years.
Please look at URI’s website on the deferral process HERE for more details on deferring attendance at URI.
How do I apply for in-state residency while I apply, OR prior to the start of my first semester, OR during my first semester?
As a GI Bill® recipient you may qualify for in-state tuition. To see if you are eligible, refer to the state’s Residency Policy. You can find URI’s Residency Policies by clicking HERE! Please pay attention to which form is for you and which department it will be sent to.
Residency Policy-Criteria C3Can I email my application for in-state residency while I apply, OR prior to the start of my first semester, OR during my first semester?
Yes! You may send your application to uriveteran@etal.uri.edu