RI · State Guide
Rhode Island Tax Credits for Scholarship Organizations Guide 2026–2027
Rhode Island's small tax-credit scholarship funds private-school tuition for low-income students through SGOs. No fixed statewide award amount.
At a glance
Amount per student
Varies
Tax-Credit Scholarship
Application window
Spring
Apply through an approved Rhode Island SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization). No fixed statewide award amount — SGOs determine scholarship sizes from available funds.
Status
Active
Enacted 2006
Program Type
Tax-Credit Scholarship
Status
Active
Award Amount
Varies
Enacted
2006
Administrator
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Application Window
Spring
Eligibility
Income-eligible students under 250% poverty.
What the money can be used for
- Tuition
See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility. Income-eligible students under 250% poverty.
- Gather documents. Use the current official checklist from Rhode Island Division of Taxation for the exact proof of residency, guardianship, enrollment, income, or other documentation that applies to your eligibility category.
- Open the application. Rhode Island Division of Taxation runs the program; applications typically open spring.
- Follow the official calendar. Deadlines, priority rules, and funding availability vary by program and year — confirm the current calendar with the administrator before relying on it.
Editorial notes
Rhode Island’s program was enacted in 2006. Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Rhode Island Division of Taxation before spending.
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Last verified July 31, 2026 by The School Choice Index Editorial Team. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with Rhode Island Division of Taxation before applying or spending.