R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-30-2: Administration.

The division of higher education assistance shall be designated as the administering authority for this chapter and shall, no later than August 30, 1987, establish rules, regulations, procedures, and safeguards for the implementation of this chapter. The regulations and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of income guidelines and academic performance criteria. No funds shall be awarded under this chapter until these regulatory and administrative measures are established.