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.
They were a great help
Courtney was absolutely AMAZING!! Her outgoing personality and knowledge of the FASA form made my experience very relaxing and less stressful! THANKS COURTNEY!!!
Courtney was pleasant, professional and very knowledgeable about the process. She made the experience enjoyable and efficient. Great job Courtney!😊
I don’t know what I would do with out the help of RISLA! Makes for a stress free application processes. The women help me was so nice too.
Courtney is the absolute best.
RISLA was very up front about this process and everything it entailed for it to go through. We also had a representative reach out who was very kind.
I had a great experience! Very easy, staff is responsive to questions, and I’m excited to have a better deal on my student loans :)
My experience with RISLA has been absolutely amazing. They have been so attentive, understanding, quick, and very good with communication! Abe helped me with a question I had about an email and has just been very, very helpful. I would recommend RISLA to anyone and everyone when it comes to refinancing student loans!
Excellent communication and service
Amazing! I have been using the college planner center in Warwick, RI for 5 years they are very professional and very helpful. They make the process very easy!
Thorough and complete
The staff are helpful and way to talk to. My questions were answered.
Erin was very knowledgeable. She helped us complete the FASFA and answered many questions we had in addition to loans and scholarships.
Person was friendly
Easy to work with
They made a stressful exercise so much easier! Being the mom of a new college student, I didn't know where to begin. College Planning took time to address our questions and walked us through the process. When it was time to file our FASFA, they were available late in the evening for a virtual call and made it super painless to file. Thank you!
Great service Thank you
Mike is the most helpful and accommodating
They were very helpful and quick.
Gina
Feb 25,2024The staff is very knowlegeable. I have had in person appointments and phone appointments. I have always been very happy with the services provided.