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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
TMO
Mar 15,2024RISLA was the only company willing to help my son and myself refinance his private student loan. They were extremely helpful from start to finish. Definitely recommend this company if you are trying to refinance a student loan.
customer
Mar 14,2024Competent, efficient, pleasant, and helpful. This was a lifesaver for me! Won't apply for FASFA any other way in the future. THANK YOU!
customer
Mar 14,2024Nice people with knowledge and experience
HEIDI D
Mar 13,2024Quick and easy process
customer
Mar 12,2024I called and left a message about a problem I was having and someone called me back within a few hours and was able to review my FAFSA and help me with my problem.
customer
Mar 12,2024Very helpful, extremely knowledgable and friendly? Thank you
customer
Mar 11,2024Helpful and patient.
Bill and Mary O'Connor
Mar 09,2024Michael Donnelly was so helpful and patient. We met with him spoke on the phone emailed and then again spoke on the phone he cleared up all the issues.
JOANNE V
Mar 07,2024The process was simple and quick. I was able to easily upload documents, email questions that came up and everything was done in a timely manner. I am so very pleased with the savings I will have with the refinance as well. I honestly have no complaints!
customer
Mar 05,2024Erin was great with everything.
customer
Mar 05,2024Erin and Courtney are the best. They make a very painful experience easy and fun. They are so friendly.
Joy
Mar 03,2024The representative I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She made an often complicated process easy.
Melissa S
Mar 02,2024The staff was timely, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Both counselors we worked with made the whole experience easy!
Linda
Mar 02,2024Although I had a short appointment span of 30 minutes to do FAFSA and CSS profile review, I made another appointment and with questions the instructors were very diligent about calling back even at a late hour. Thank you, Cindy.
customer
Mar 01,2024Michael Donnelly is great, kind helpful very professional. We will ask for him every time. Many professionals feel like you should know how to do it. This was our past experience and we don't. We haven't done it many times. I am a rn and I never expect patients to know what I am teaching them etc. He treated us like people answering all of our questions ...dumb or not
KP
Mar 01,2024Quick efficient took the stress out of completing FAFSA! Thank you!
RYAN K
Feb 29,2024Everything was excellently communicated and carried out. I wish you had a mobile app though.
customer
Feb 29,2024Individual was patient, helpful And knowledgeable.
customer
Feb 26,2024Very quick but still thorough and exceptionally helpful appointment! We had an in-state phone appointment to prepare the FAFSA, and we had absolutely no problems. Be sure to read the materials and accounts that you need to prepare in advance and it is a breeze thanks to the folks at RISLA. Thank you!
935 Jefferson Blvd Suite 3000, 02886, Warwick, US
http://www.risla.com
SAMANTHA V
Mar 19,2024How fast they got back to me.