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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
ANTHONY H
May 29,2024Easy to understand very thorough and fast.
customer
May 24,2024The lady was super helpful and made the whole process stress free since I’ve been stressing about not being able to complete the Fasfa since January.
DEREK
May 24,2024Cut my rate in half after refinancing!
JAMES S
May 24,2024We started researching RISLA a couple of years ago as we looked to refinance for our daughter. She was stuck in other loans at a double-digit percentage that was complicated by the fact that she never graduated. They gave us assistance on many occasions, eventually helping us secure the loan after a couple of rejections. The process was smooth and the check was mailed 2 days ago. Plus we're saving over 5% on the interest rate. We probably won't be in this situation again but I would definitely recommend applying to RISLA.
Malakai
May 18,2024I've been having trouble with my FAFSA and after calling and speaking with someone they resolved the issue and now I'm back on track.
customer
May 16,2024Our rep was great! So friendly and was able to identify the problem easily and solve it! So grateful for his help!!
customer
May 16,2024Very helpful and friendly and
dina needham
May 12,2024So so helpful! Kept me calm and helped me greatly !!
WENDY S
May 11,2024Good communication from Risla
PHILLIP P
May 07,2024Fast. Concise. Easy.
Julie Trimble
May 04,2024Mike was so helpful!
S.King
May 03,2024Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. I made a mistake and came in on the wrong day and they still wanted to help! Thank you so much.
Jodi Gaess
May 02,2024Every time I have an appointment with the College Planning Center I am blown away by how kind, helpful, calming and knowledgeable they are. They make a very overwhelming process actually delightful! So grateful to the amazing people at the College Planning Center - they are all amazing!
ANAHI P
Apr 25,2024The experience and the process was super easy everyone was helpful when it came to submitting the correct documents and it was pretty fast as well
Osilvestre
Apr 25,2024As a Hispanic immigrant mom navigating the complexities of the college application process for my daughter, RISLA emerged as a beacon of support and guidance. RISLA’s assistance in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was invaluable. As someone unfamiliar with the intricacies of financial aid forms, their guidance made the process comprehensible and manageable. I definitely recommend them.
customer
Apr 20,2024Very friendly and helpful
Rebeca Benitez
Apr 19,2024Easy online process. Was able to submit documents and sign online, got a competitive rate and will have the student loan paid off in 15 years and lowered the monthly payment.
Michele Theroux
Apr 18,2024It is great to have a free service to help navigate the ever frustrating college process. I received good information.
customer
Apr 17,2024With all the confusion with this year FAFSA they were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
935 Jefferson Blvd Suite 3000, 02886, Warwick, US
http://www.risla.com
Tracy
Jun 07,2024Fast and easy to refinance student loans!!