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Military and Veteran Dependent Admission
ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝ is honored to be in service of those who have served their country. We thank you wholeheartedly and commit to assisting you throughout your time here and in your further pursuits.
Proud to be Military Friendly
We're thrilled to announce that ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝ was recently designated a 2025–26 Silver Level Military Friendly School by Military Friendly®. RIC's Silver Level classification indicates a special award given for going above the standard Military Friendly® School designation. Become a military/veteran student at RIC and let us support you!
Our on-campus services assist Veterans, service members, and their families in achieving their personal, professional, and academic goals. Get started today!
First-Year Student Admissions Process
Are you a veteran or service member who has not previously attended another college or university? Follow our first-year admissions process, which includes military-specific directions along the way.
Transfer Student Admissions Process
Are you a veteran or service member who has previously attended another college or university? Follow our transfer student admissions process, which includes military-specific directions along the way.
We Grant Credits for Military Training
We'll review credits on your Joint Services Transcript and your Community College of the Air Force - Air University Transcript, as well as other military trainings classified as upper level baccalaureate. We even award 4 credits for basic training.
How We'll Support You Here
Military Resource Center
The Military Resource Center serves and supports military personnel, veterans, and families with information, transition assistance, education programs, counseling, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the support they need and deserve.
VetSuccess Program
The VetSuccess on Campus program coordinates the easy delivery of VA benefits/services to veteran students.
Student Veteran Organization
RIC's Student Veteran Organization supports veterans and fosters veteran camaraderie and community on campus.
Benefits You'll Enjoy
The Department of Defense and ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝ deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans, and as such, offer:
- Tuition Assistance
- Disabled Veteran Tuition Waivers
- Priority Registration
- Accommodations for Chapter 33 and 31 Students
Additionally, RIC has a VA Certifying Official, who reviews and processes VA and GI Bill® Benefits Certification Worksheets for students each semester.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
"Thank you for all that you do for Veterans and the Service Member Community. Your efforts are truly commendable and are to be admired by all."-Military Friendly®
Thriving Here, Excelling After Graduation
Air national guardsman’s path to success is bolstered by RIC’s B.P.S. degree program.
ÎÚŃ»´«Ă˝ Impact
“Hope is important to me,” says Polanco, “because I came from a place where there wasn’t much hope.” Enacted this fall, RIC’s Hope Scholarship makes the final two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree tuition-free for R.I. residents.
Please Reach Out
Military Resource Center
The mission of the Military Resource Center is to serve and support military personnel, veterans, and families with information, transition assistance, education programs, counseling, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the support they need and deserve.
- emailmrc@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8449
- placeStudent Union Rm 205, across from the campus bookstore
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
We provide prospective students with information and assistance on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, transfer credits, and more.
- emailadmissions@ric.edu
- phone1-800-669-5760 ext. TTY/TDD devices: x 711
- placeThe Forman Center