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.
Efficient and pleasant representative
Process was simple! Staff was helpful!
Helping with the FAFSA completion process is an incredible service that RISLA provides. It's always fast, efficient and even enjoyable! With two kids in college, we've used the FAFSA service for three years now. Highly recommend!
Mike was very helpful and patient!
I couldn't be happier with the service. The person I worked with was patient through the process and knowledgeable about the procedures. It removed a lot of stress about completing the FAFSA on time and correctly.
very thankful for this service!
We had been looking for a good lender to refinance the loans through. The process was very simple. Customer service was excellent as well.
I made several phone calls in two days and everyone I spoke with was very helpful in answering my questions.
They are amazing. They answer all your questions with patience. They walk you through all you need to know or do regarding your kids college loans. They take the stress out of filling out FAFSA forms.
The woman that helped us was very kind and knowledgeable. It made the whole experience easy. We would have been lost trying to complete the forms on our own.
RISLA makes the FAFSA process so much easier. The people that have helped us over the years with both of our children are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, & very patient.
I just completed my 8th and last appt with the college planning center. I am a social worker and do numerous applications but I loved having the college planning center take this worry off me. I always knew it would be done perfectly. Every person that assisted me through the years has been wonderful. Can’t thank them enough !!!!
All in all a very good experience.
Courtney was very knowledgable. She helped us to reset our passwords because it has been a bit since we logged in. She was helpful with the process, why we have to do FAFSA - even though our child is looking to attend CCRI. She also was thoughtful, caring and had a great sense of humor.
I've utilized RISLA for college planning assistance for both of my daughters. Every representative that has assisted us has been courteous, friendly, professional & quite knowledgeable. Thank you!
The process was very simple and once my documents were received, the loan was approved
Getting all the paperwork together was a lengthy process. But overall, a great experience!
Phone customer service was very helpful
She was really nice to talk with.
MATTHEW W
Jan 21,2023Very professional,courteous, and understanding!!!