New England Regional Student Program (RSP)
The university is a member of the New England Regional Student Program. Students from other New England states receive tuition benefits under this program if a similar graduate program is not available in their home state, paying tuition at a significantly reduced rate from that paid by other out-of-state students. Eligible programs are shown below:
| Degree Program | Eligible State Residents |
| Art Education | ME, RI*, VT |
| Artisanry | CT, ME, NH, RI, VT |
| Biomedical Engineering | CT, ME, NH, RI, VT |
| Fine Arts | ME, NH, RI |
| Marine Biology | VT |
| Marine Science & Technology | RI, VT |
| Portuguese Studies | CT, ME, NH, RI, VT |
| Professional Writing | CT, ME, RI, VT |
| Psychology | NH |
| Nursing, ANP track | RI** |
| Public Policy | NH, RI |
| Textile Chemistry, Tech | CT, ME, NH, RI, VT |
| Visual Design | ME, NH, RI, VT |
*Unless as MAT for those lacking certification-available at Rhode Island College.
**By agreemenet with Rhode Island College and University of Rhode Island.