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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
Erin
Sep 14,2023I cannot imagine a better experience. RISLA offered the best rate and by far the best service I ever could have imagined. The absolute best!!
Trista M
Sep 14,2023Easy website, notifications and people are. Wry responsive
Student's mom
Sep 14,2023The company communicates well. It gives the opportunity to change your mind about accepting the loan without penalty even after it's been approved.
Angela Paulhus
Sep 13,2023I had a good experience
Richard D
Sep 13,2023The process was very easy. Telephone support was friendly and helpful.
Mary B
Sep 13,2023very responsive and informative
Susan F
Sep 13,2023The application process was easy and the interest rate was the best available of all student loan agencies.
Scott H
Sep 12,2023Made things very easy.
Liam C
Sep 12,2023Excellent support every time I call.
Thomas S
Sep 10,2023RISLA provided a simple process that was easy to understand.
Pam A
Sep 10,2023I had a number of questions and needed to make a change to the loan request and the associates I spoke with were kind, knowledgeable and able to completely resolve my issues. If only all customer interactions could go this well!
Claire Y
Sep 10,2023The people at RISLA are knowledgeable, supportive and just plain kind. They make a stressful experience almost enjoyable.
William N
Sep 09,2023Easy paperwork and great service.
Bette-Anne
Sep 09,2023Easy and fast
Edwin G
Sep 09,2023Unknown territory. Knowledgable agents. Fair rates.
Dirk B
Sep 09,2023Very easy process
Jenn Monte
Sep 08,2023We have RISLA loans for our 2 sons in college. This year our older son, who is a senior, didn't know the amount he needed to borrow until the week before it was due. Thankfully I had no problems with RISLA and the monies were delivered just in time.
customer
Sep 08,2023Great and easy to deal with!
Brian N
Sep 08,2023Easy and affordable. The rates were the best I have seen and the whole process could not have been easier.
935 Jefferson Blvd Suite 3000, 02886, Warwick, US
http://www.risla.com
customer
Sep 14,2023Great information provided!