Financial Aid

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Our Financial Aid team is here to help you understand the aid process and explore options for financing your RISD education.

All RISD students—domestic and international, undergraduate and graduate—can apply for financial aid from the institution. Follow the links below to learn how to apply and discover the financial aid resources available to you.

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Undergraduate

Aid for undergraduate students includes scholarships, federal and state grants, need-based loans and work-study opportunities. Find out how to apply for aid, along with resources to enhance your financial literacy. 

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Graduate

Financial aid resources for graduate students include grants, loans, scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. Learn more about these options and how you can apply for aid. 

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International

At RISD, we offer institutional financial aid to both domestic and international students. Find out how to apply, along with a list of credible scholarships that accept international student applicants.

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Providence, RI 02903

401 454-6661

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