Bill > H7052

This bill expands eligibility for the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship to include students pursuing workforce-ready certificate programs at the Community College of Rhode Island, in addition to associate's degrees. The Rhode Island Promise Scholarship is a program designed to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students at the Community College of Rhode Island for up to two years. Mandatory fees are defined as costs required for enrollment, excluding items like room and board or textbooks. The bill also clarifies that students on track to graduate with an accredited certificate or associate's degree within two years are eligible, with provisions for extended timelines for certain students, including those with disabilities who may require accommodations such as part-time enrollment or longer to complete their studies. The act takes effect upon its passage.

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