Private School Financial Aid in Rhode Island
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Rhode Island has no state voucher program, but 38% of private school families still get aid through tax credit scholarships and school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $12,400/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Rhode Island programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Rhode Island Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
Tax Credit Scholarship
Corporate-funded scholarships for families below 250% FPL. Administered through SGOs
Income limit: $65,000/year (family of 4)
$6,000
/year max
School-based financial aid
Catholic Diocese of Providence and independent schools offer institutional aid
Varies
by school
The Full Picture in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's tax credit scholarship helps families below 250% FPL. The program is small compared to Pennsylvania or Florida but growing. Catholic Diocese of Providence operates most of Rhode Island's private schools and offers parish-funded tuition assistance. Independent schools (Moses Brown, Wheeler) have endowment-funded aid for admitted students. Apply to the tax credit scholarship and school-based aid simultaneously.
How to Apply for Aid in Rhode Island
Apply for state programs first
Apply through your state's scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) for tax credit scholarships. These have the biggest awards.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.