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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
Heather P.
Jan 14,2024Working with RISLA to secure a loan for our son's college tuition was a positive experience. We appreciate their business.
martha simmons
Jan 14,2024We got help with the FASFA recently. We had completed it mostly by ourselves, but just had a couple of things to confirm. I didn’t realize when we were going through it, but it was submitted on our behalf at the end of the meeting with my signature. I hadn’t actually realized that it was submitted. Our students did not sign on their end so it seems a bit confusing at this point.
Paulette
Jan 13,2024we were seen on time and process was unbelievably smooth
Amanda
Jan 13,2024I would highly recommend taking advantage of this valuable help. The man I spoke with made navigating fasfa simple. He was very nice and we completed the neccessary steps in record time.
LP
Jan 12,2024RISLA has consistently been a company that has offered amazing services, both customer service and a fair interest rate. I am grateful for them, as they enabled my 2 daughters to find their professional path in life, for which could not have happened otherwise, Kudos to RISLA for making a a sometimes complicated loan process, an easy one, removing both the worries and burden of paying for my children’s educations.
Melissa Masi
Jan 12,2024The person who I spoke with was very helpful and knowledgeable. She made the experience painless. I am now hoping for a nice financial aid package for my children. Thank you so much for providing this service!
Melissa Masi
Jan 12,2024The person was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a very easy experience. Now I’m just praying for financial assistance.
Michelle G
Jan 12,2024Excellent communication to prepare you for the appointment. Having a phone appointment is very convenient. Advisor was helpful, friendly and professional. Process was simple and took 15 minutes.
Alfred Echevarria
Jan 11,2024Unbelievable experience. Courtney is awesome. For families, this is a very intimidating process. Courtney was nice, efficient and made it so easy. Thank you Courtney, for your expertise. Could not have done it without you.
Ron Domingo
Jan 10,2024Excellent customer service.
Kristi Ward
Jan 10,2024Great experience with RISLA! Refinanced a student loan and the process was so easy. Had a couple of questions and when I called customer service my call was taken promptly and my questions answered. Great doing business with them!
Lisa, Johnston, RI
Jan 10,2024RISLA takes all the worry and stress out of college planning. To have this service free of charge with knowledgeable staff is invaluable to parents of new and existing college students!
Peter C
Jan 09,2024RISLA is very responsive when I reach out. I always get friendly, well-informed guidance.
customer
Jan 08,2024Erin is still helping me since there are some glitches in the soft opening. She has been wonderful in helping me and being available to try to complete this process.
Jennifer Collins
Jan 06,2024Completing the student and parent form for FASFA
Kimberly Ortiz
Jan 05,2024Courtney is fantastic!!! Quick process and she takes all the anxiety away!
Celeste Capizzo
Jan 05,2024Courtney was awesome! We had a few codes that needed to be sent to my son & husband & was patient while I put her on hold to retrieve those. She made the entire process stress-free!
customer
Jan 05,2024Great detail and attention given during meeting
Dennis
Jan 05,2024Keep me updated on what was happening. Responded quickly and helpfully when I had a concern.
935 Jefferson Blvd Suite 3000, 02886, Warwick, US
http://www.risla.com
Donna Dragich
Jan 15,2024The process was easy and the website easy to navigate.