The help you've been looking for.

All services of the College Planning Center of Rhode Island are free of charge.

The College Planning Center of Rhode Island (CPC) has been dedicated to helping families achieve their higher education goals since 1998. Our ongoing mission is to provide you with free, accurate and accessible information on all aspects of the college planning process. Our professional counselors provide FREE one-on-one advising and assistance on all aspects of college planning, from selecting schools to completing financial aid forms. At the CPC, you can receive:

• Help with conducting college searches
• Guidance through the college admissions process 
• Instruction on financial aid procedures and policies, including financing options 
• Assistance in completing admission and financial aid applications 
• Help with reviewing financial aid award packages 
• Information on researching scholarships and careers 
• Financial education for students

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