Yes! RIC’s Office of Study Abroad supports students in planning and funding study or internship programs abroad. Scholarships include the Shinn Scholarship Fund, and RIC partners with many international program providers offering discounted tuition.

Undergraduate applicants apply using The Common Application, with official transcripts, translated as needed, and for international students, minimum TOEFL (79 iBT), PTE (63), or IELTS (6.5) scores are recommended. Conditional admission may be considered for strong academic profiles with lower scores. Graduate international applicants must submit official academic records with certified English translations, test scores as required, an affidavit of support, and immunization records.

RIC’s Office of Student Financial Aid administers a full range of aid—including grants, scholarships, loans, and need-based work-study—with demonstrated financial need being the primary factor, though merit and special talent are also considered.

RIC participates in the Federal Work-Study Program, which offers part-time work opportunities based on financial need—but placement is not guaranteed. Additionally, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) ranging from $100 to $4,000 are available to Pell-eligible students

Notable offerings include: RIC Scholars Program: Need-based, $2,500/year for four years (minimum 2.5 GPA). RIC Foundation Scholarships: Apply once via their scholarship tool to be automatically matched to relevant alumni-funded, merit- or need-based awards. Stay-the-Course Scholarship: For Rhode Island residents eligible for Pell Grant with 2.75 GPA or higher, covering up to 60% of annual cost beyond other grants

RIC offers several residence halls—Browne, Thorp, Weber, Sweet, Penfield, and Willard—housing about 1,000 undergraduates in single and double rooms, suite- or apartment-style. Graduate students may live in Browne or Penfield Halls designed for upper-class and graduate residents.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, annual housing rates ranged from approximately $7,706 to $8,940, depending on hall and room type; a $200 non-refundable housing deposit is required. On-campus residents must purchase one of three meal plans: Plan A: 17 meals/week + $400 flex points — $3,281 per semester Plan B: 15 meals/week + $300 flex points — $3,090 per semester Plan C: 13 meals/week + $250 flex points — $2,926 per semester Commuters can opt for a commuter meal plan: 3 meals/week + $50 flex points for $557/semester.

While RIC does provide housing for many students, on-campus housing is not guaranteed for first-year students.

Yes, RIC is a SEVIS-certified institution, authorized to issue Form I-20 for F-1 (academic) and M-1 (vocational) student visas.

After completing your academic program, F-1 students have a 60-day grace period to leave the U.S., apply for OPT, or change to another visa status.

Optional Practical Training (OPT): Enables F-1 graduates to work off-campus in their field of study for up to 12 months after completing their program. STEM OPT Extension: Students in eligible STEM fields may receive an additional 24-month extension, alongside the 12-month OPT, if the employer participates in E-Verify. Curricular Practical Training (CPT): Allows F-1 students to work (paid or unpaid) if the work is integral to their curriculum; authorization must come from RIC’s international office and be secured before starting employment.