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RISLA | Planning, Preparing, & Paying For Your Education Journey. RISLA provides low cost education loans and much more.

RISLA is a non-profit, quasi-state authority which has been providing affordable education solutions since 1981. RISLA is with you every step of your college journey, walking you through the college planning process, educating families on how to obtain financial aid, providing tools that help families make informed and responsible borrowing choices for college, and helping students with jump-starting their careers. Whatever your higher education goals, RISLA is here to help.

11/02/2026

🍂 Parents, let's fall into college planning!

November is here, and with National Scholarship Month in full swing, it's the perfect time to check in on your student's college plans before the holiday hustle begins! 🦃🎓

Start off by heading to https://hubs.ly/Q04CLM3J0 to learn more about our 45-Year Anniversary Scholarship! While you're at it, click on "Scholarship Hub" at the top to discover our all-new RISLA Scholarship Hub!

10/30/2026

👻 The FAFSA might feel scary, but avoiding it can be even scarier.

Filling out the FAFSA can help determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-based financial aid.

Not sure where to start? The RISLA College Planning Center offers free FAFSA assistance for Rhode Island families. 🎓

10/28/2026

“Wait… I thought YOU were paying for that.” 😅

College comes with a lot of expenses, and it’s easy for parents and students to have different ideas about who’s responsible for what.

Before the semester gets busy, sit down together and talk through the plan. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for how families should split college costs. The important part is having the conversation before the bills start arriving.

10/26/2026

🎉 45 years. 9 scholarships. $5k each!

For 45 years, RISLA has been proud to support Rhode Island students and families as they navigate the journey to and through college. Now, we’re celebrating that milestone by giving back in a BIG way. 🎓

To mark our 45th anniversary, we’re using a little numerology: 9 scholarships × $5,000 each = $45,000 in total scholarship money! ✨

🎓 9 students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Ready to make your number count? Enter for your chance to win at https://hubs.ly/Q04ylNRd0.

10/19/2026

Some things belong in the past. 👻
Your student loan strategy doesn't have to.

If it's been a while since you looked closely at your student loans, October is a good time for a financial check-in.

Take a look at your current rate, payment, balance and repayment term - and see whether refinancing could make sense for your situation.

🎃 Don't let your student loans haunt you. Explore your options with RISLA.

10/16/2026

FAFSA vocabulary can feel like its own language. 😅

Here are a few terms parents should know before diving into the form, from SAI and contributors to grants, work-study and loans.

And remember: you don't have to know every term before you start. If you’re not sure what something means, take a minute to look it up or ask for help.

The RISLA College Planning Center offers free FAFSA assistance for Rhode Island families. 🎓

10/14/2026

🎃 No magic required. Just a budget.

When you're planning for college, tuition is only part of the picture. Housing, food, books, transportation and all those little expenses can add up quickly.

A good college budget starts with two questions:
💰 What will college cost?
🎓 How are we planning to pay for it?

Start with the major expenses, add in the less-obvious ones, then take a look at your financial aid, scholarships, savings and other resources. Jump into our free Budgeting Fact Sheet to learn more - https://hubs.ly/Q04ylN9T0

And if there’s still a gap? That’s where understanding your borrowing options can help. Planning for college doesn't have to be spooky. 👻

10/05/2026

Your credit score isn't the whole story... 👀

While your credit history can be an important part of the application, lenders may consider multiple factors when evaluating a refinance application.

So if you've been putting off exploring your options because you're unsure where you stand, it may be worth taking a closer look.

See if RISLA student loan refinancing could be right for you. Head to the link in bio to learn more!

10/01/2026

FAFSA SEASON IS HERE! 🎉

The FAFSA is officially open, so if you're heading to college, now's the time to get started.

A little prep now can make the financial aid process much easier later.

Need FAFSA help? The RISLA College Planning Center is here to help Rhode Island families navigate the process.

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935 Jefferson Boulevard, Ste 3000
Warwick, RI
02886

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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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