I played one year on a club team, how many years of intercollegiate eligibility do I have left?
Participation on a designated collegiate club team in a NJCAA certified sport will constitute one (1) season of participation.
I probably don’t qualify for Financial Aid. Should I apply anyway?
Yes. Many families mistakenly think they don’t qualify for aid. There is no good excuse for not applying. Additionally, there are a few sources of aid, such as state grants, scholarships, and private alternative loans that maybe available.
I received an outside scholarship, should I report it to the Office of Financial Aid?
Yes. It may be necessary to reduce your financial aid if an outside scholarship arrives after our aid offer.
I took a semester off to earn money for college, will I be immediately eligible to play once I enroll as a full-time student?
Students must be enrolled full-time (twelve or more credits) at the college where they have chosen to participate when the regular season schedule of a sport begins. Students not enrolled during the term when the season begins remain ineligible throughout the season schedule unless they enroll on the first possible enrollment date following: Their release from
If I am awarded an athletic scholarship and voluntarily do not participate, could I lose my scholarship?
Cancellation or modification of an athletic scholarship during the period of its effectiveness is allowed for the following reasons only: If the athlete becomes ineligible for participation in athletics because of academic and/or disciplinary reasons. For misconduct (unrelated to athletic ability) found by the person or body in charge of general discipline at the institution. If
If I didn’t get the grant in the fall, do I have to reapply for the spring?
Yes. If you were not awarded the Child Care Grant in the fall semester because of GPA or Completion Rate, you are welcome to apply again at the end of fall if you are now meeting qualifications. If you were placed on the waiting list in the fall, you will automatically remain on the waiting list
If I have already completed some of the general education courses in the RIBN curriculum, can I start my nursing courses before Year 2?
You will not be required to re-take any courses for which you have successful credit; however, there is not an option to start your nursing courses before Year 2 through the RIBN curriculum.
If I have completed college course work, will you still look at my high school GPA?
If you have completed at least 12 credit hours of college coursework, we will consider your cumulative collegiate GPA, including any courses completed at the designated community college.
If I have taken the SAT before do I have to retake to apply?
The SAT has three sections: Math, Writing, and Critical Reading. You must have taken all three sections. We require at least a 490 critical reading score to be eligible to apply. Scores less than 500 in writing and math may be submitted for inclusion in the selection process, however since this is a competitive admissions program,
Is a placement test needed when transferring to a university?
The university will decide if a placement test is needed upon transfer. Most senior-level institutions will use successful performance in English and mathematics at the community college as proof of skill level and will not require additional testing.