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Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) is a non-profit quasi-state authority that has been providing lower-cost higher education financing solutions since 1981 and free college planning services since 1998. Also provided by RISLA is RIScholarships.org, a free online scholarship search tool to help match students with local scholarships. Additionally, RISLA also offers the Knowledge for College Scholarship, which awards 50 students $2,000 each to help pay for college expenses. For students trying to reduce their interest rates on existing student loans, RISLA also offers low-cost student loan refinancing options. RISLA is with you every step of your college journey, walking you through the college planning process, educating families on obtaining financial aid, and providing tools and resources that help families make informed and responsible borrowing choices to help pay for education.
Reviews 765
custom
Feb 24,2025Courtney was amazing! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable and helpful but she was very caring and friendly. I felt like I was family not just a customer. Thank you!
customer
Feb 23,2025Very informative
customer
Feb 22,2025The advisor we worked with was incredibly helpful and direct. She was knowledgeable and made our experience wonderful.
Cynthia
Feb 21,2025The CSS Profile is beyond stressful! Michael is amazing at what he does. He is very knowledgeable in his field. I am thankful that I had him to navigate through this process!!
Doug Newberg
Feb 21,2025I was very impressed by her knowledge, understanding and friendliness. I enjoyed working with her.
Tanya Morret
Feb 20,2025RISLA answered all of our questions and it was a real person responding to us in phone calls and emails - not an automated response center.
Erin
Feb 20,2025Courtney responded to my message promptly and was very helpful in answering my question. She has a wonderful personality and helped solve the problem.
MAGDALENA B
Feb 19,2025Very easy process.
MARK
Feb 18,2025The people are very nice! However, their underwriting process is painful. I must have received 15 emails returning to me for more information. Sometimes information that I needed to call the former lender for documents NOT available online for download. When I say 15 times, I mean it - that's NOT an exaggeration. I've refinanced my home with less inspection. Inspection is expected, but holy cow! I wouldn't avoid RISLA, but it would be nice to have a human experience to collect all information in as few interactions as possible.
KC
Feb 11,2025The team did a nice job of explaining the options, terms and conditions to my son enabling him to make the best decisions for his situation. They are patient, responsive and helpful.
customer
Feb 11,2025Fantastic help. The staff member made us feel very comfortable, answered our questions that had us confused, had suggestions, and made the Fafsa process easy and put us at ease. Fantastic staff.
customer
Feb 10,2025It was quick and easy. The women that was helping us was very kind and knowledgeable.
customer
Feb 09,2025Excellent job, was an easy process
customer
Feb 08,2025Easy and quick
customer
Feb 08,2025The staff is knowledgeable, patient and kind.
TD.
Feb 05,2025Very helpful, answered all my questions. Successfully completed all that I needed to.
SEAN A
Feb 05,2025Easy and simple, with great customer service to help get my loans refinanced with a great rate.
customer
Jan 31,2025Extremely patient and informative...helped with every step and was clear in communicating next steps. This process is overwhelming, and I truly appreciate the assistance!
LeifMiller
Jan 29,2025She was incredibly patient and informative. She was more than willing to sit down and talk with me and my daughter about the whole experience..
935 Jefferson Blvd Suite 3000, 02886, Warwick, US
http://www.risla.com
Susan V
Apr 01,2025Fairly easy process when you have your information ready.