Hope Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

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Understanding Eligibility

Requirements

  • must be a Rhode Island resident
  • must enroll or have been enrolled at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ as a first-time student
  • must be a full-time student
  • must complete the FAFSA
  • must maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • must declare a major by start of junior year
  • must stay on track to graduate in a total of four years
    • must earn a minimum of 60 credits towards an eligible degree program by junior year
    • must need no more than 78 credits to graduate in your major by the start of your junior year
    • must need no more than 39 credits to graduate in your major by the start of your senior year
  • commit to live, work or continue education in RI after graduation

Requirements for Adults – 24 Years of Age or Older

  • must be a Rhode Island resident 
  • must enroll or have been enrolled at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ as a first-time student 
  • must complete the FAFSA 
  • must maintain a 2.5 GPA 
  • must declare a major by start of junior year 
  • must have earned 60 credits within a four-year period before the scholarship award 
  • commit to live, work or continue education in RI after graduation  

Exceptions

There are exceptions for approved leaves, military service, developmental education, double majors and professional programs requiring an extended time period for degree completion, and for those with ADA accommodations. 

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