R.I. legislative leaders want to make Rhode Island Promise permanent
The program, which helps to cover tuition for eligible students at the Community College of Rhode Island, was set to expire with the class entering school this year
By Edward Fitzpatrick Globe Staff,Updated January 29, 2021, 2:51 p.m.
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The new entrance to the Community College of Rhode Island s Knight Campus in Warwick.Community College of Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE â The stateâs top legislative leaders on Friday signaled that they want to continue providing free tuition to eligible students at the Community College of Rhode Island on a permanent basis.
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