Rhode Island College 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.
We're thrilled to announce that Rhode Island College was recently designated a 2024–25 Gold Level Military Friendly School by Military Friendly®.
Our on-campus services assist Veterans, service members, and their families in achieving their personal, professional, and academic goals. Get started today!
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.
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.
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.
The VetSuccess on Campus program coordinates the easy delivery of VA benefits/services to veteran students.
RIC's Student Veteran Organization supports veterans and fosters veteran camaraderie and community on campus.
The Department of Defense and Rhode Island College deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by our veterans, and as such, offer:
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®
“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.
Ortiz will conduct research on Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and address legislators about amending the bill.
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.
We provide prospective students with information and assistance on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, transfer credits, and more.