R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-114-6

The academy may receive direct applications from resident students in any school district and may receive referrals for resident students in any school district consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the mission of the academy. The academy shall enroll resident students up to twenty-two (22) years of age and consistent with the purpose of this chapter and the mission of the academy. Students attaining twenty-two (22) years of age in their senior year shall continue to remain eligible for enrollment through their date of graduation or the end of the academic year, whichever is later.