Senior Citizens Waiver Fall 2026

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program

Rhode Island residents that are at least 60 years of age may be eligible for a waiver of tuition for courses taken at Rhode Island College.

Required Documentation

Waiver applicants must submit the following documentation:

RI Public Higher Education Senior MEANS Test (see below)
Signed copy of your 2025 federal form 1040
Copies of all W2 Forms
Copy of RI Driver’s License or RI State-issued ID
Payment of all required fees not covered by the waiver
Completed 2026/2027 FAFSA

Important Dates

Waiver Registration Period Begins: Friday, January 15, 2027. Registration prior to this date will not be eligible for the tuition waiver.
- Waiver approval is based on space availability. Waiver may not be used for specific courses that reserve places for students upon acceptance into a program. Certain classes are not eligible for the tuition waiver – student teaching, practicum, applied music, clinical nursing & independent study are some examples. Please contact the Bursar’s Office if you have questions regarding course eligibility.
Deadline to Submit Documentation: Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
- Tuition waiver requests will not be processed if forms are incomplete, documentation is missing, or if payment for required fees is not presented. Waivers cannot be used for non-credit courses, program fees, or audit fees.

Important Financial Aid Notice:

Waiver recipients enrolled in a degree program (matriculated students) are required to apply for Financial Aid by filing the 2026/2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA, and any verification documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office, at Rhode Island College, will be used to determine Financial Aid eligibility. Any scholarship or grant aid awarded will be applied toward your tuition in lieu of your waiver, and the amount of your waiver will be reduced accordingly. Waiver applications will be returned or denied if the FAFSA is not completed. If you are considered a dependent student for financial aid purposes, you are not eligible for an unemployment waiver.

Student Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email

Please use your RIC email address, as it is the primary method of communication used by the College.

RIC ID Number

Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

RI Public Higher Education Senior Citizens MEANS Test

1) Are you a resident of RI & at least 60 years of age?

2) Did you file a 2025 tax return?

3) Total income from Federal form 1040 line 9:

4) Total number of dependents: (Form 1040, add 1 if single; add 2 if married filing jointly)

5) Using the list below, enter the dollar amount that corresponds to number of dependents claimed from line 4 above:

1) $47,820
2) $60,660
3) $74,850
4) $96,390
5) $114,330
6) $132,390
7) $146,910
8) $164,220

For family units with more than eight members, add $15,940 for each additional family member.

If the amount in Item 5 is more than the amount in Item 3, you qualify for the waiver.

Upload the following:

Signed copy of your 2025 federal form 1040
Copies of all W2 Forms
Copy of RI Driver’s License or RI State-issued ID
Payment of all required fees not covered by the waiver
Completed 2026/2027 FAFSA

Upload your files here:

I declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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Date

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Payment of Required Fees

Sometimes, waivers are granted for certain classes, but not others. This means a student may still be responsible for part of the tuition and fees even if the waiver is approved. After your request is reviewed, you’ll be informed of any remaining balance if applicable.

Rhode Island College Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver Spring 2027

Applicant Information

Documentation