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Donna Galligan
She was super helpful
She was super helpful. Straightened out the issues we were having with FASFA.
Lewis Antin
The Educational Counselor couldn't be…nicer and more helpful than she was.
The Educational Counselor couldn't be kinder and more helpful. Erin Demaggio was so nice to work with in the Cranston office and very well informed. She really knew her business and was terrific explaning things to my twin sons, wife and me.
Kristen
Our representative Erin was awesome
Our representative Erin was awesome! Very informative.
Angela
Our advisor was extremely helpful!
Our advisor was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. We left our meeting with valuable information. 10 out of 10.
Diane Cote
Courtney was excellent
Courtney was excellent! Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Kaylee Brosco
Fast, Reliable Refinancing at Great Interest Rates
Refinancing these student loans was painless. Simple process. All necessary documentation was easily submitted online and all legal forms were also able to be signed via computer. The process was quick.
ALEXA E
Good option for refinance
Application process was easy and I was able to see what rates were available very quickly. Very happy with the process and happy to pay less per month on my student loans
Jensmia Batista
Very welcoming
Very welcoming, great experience and service. Helped me with an issue within 5min Thanks for your help!
pcsd
I absolutely loved the person who…
I absolutely loved the person who helped me through the FAFSA process
Kristin
So helpful I really appreciate it
So helpful I really appreciate it
Erica Hanson
So helpful!
We walked in without an appointment and left with an armful of tips and knowledge. Will be going back in a few months to review our acceptances.
Lucy Kieltyka
Importance of College Planning
Any time I've talked to someone to help me with items that a college may ask for, I receive great information. If I call and leave a message I always get a call back. I think it's great that our state offers free help with Fafsa!! It's stressful enough going through everything else that needs to be done for college preparation.
Christine Chamberland
Our consultant was very friendly and…
Our consultant was very friendly and she made the process easy and enjoyable.
customer
easey
had 2 children and counselor immediately recognized that needed to discuss both at same time. answered my questions before i even asked them
Bernice Broccoli
Thank you made it easy
Thank you made it easy
L. S.
Refinanced my Loans
I applied to refinance my student loans, originally I was denied, however I reached out to customer service and then helped me figure the additional information needed to get approved.
MADELINE P
They were very fast and receptive to my…
They were very fast and receptive to my requests and questions! I am happy that I was able to lower my interest rate on my private loans. They gave me the lowest rate out of the 7 quotes I received. I am very excited to work with them to pay off my debt!
customer
So informative and patient with all of…
So informative and patient with all of my questions!
Heather
This is my third year using them for…
This is my third year using them for FASFA and I so appreciate how easy they make it
DEBRA M
Easy to work with and very helpful
Helped us save a lot of money with a lower interest rate
Ayana
Best Representatives Ever
Courtney was the best! Super helpful and friendly! I went to the Cranston location and I loved it!
Donna Harley
I would just like to say that the College Planning Center was an awesome
I would just like to say that the advisor was very helpful in understanding to my needs. She took the time to answer my questions and understood that I had no idea what I was doing. I really think her for her patients in her quickness.
TAMMY R
The loan process was very easy and…
The loan process was very easy and straight forward. I would recommend RISLA to others. RISLA cut the interest rate in half and lowered the payments by $350 a month.
Stacy Dompkowski
The woman working the day my son and I…
The woman working the day my son and I went to RISLA was incredibly patient with me and helped us complete the FAFSA so it could be submitted that day. Very helpful!
customer
Always a pleasure dealing with RISLA.
Always a pleasure dealing with RISLA. Always so helpful and knowledgable. Thank you!
Recent Graduate
Helpful and Quick Response
My family has used RISLA for 8 years. Each time it has been an easy transaction. Someone is always available to answer questions.
MARK G
Through the Credible Platform we were…
Through the Credible Platform we were able to see various financial institutions rates to consolidate some student loans for a better rate and a single payment. We choose RISLA because they offered the best option. Our experience was easy and straight forward without hassle. They made it easy, communication on point, and always responded in a timely manner if we had any questions either by email or by phone. Thank you for the support and easy transition to what otherwise is a “painful” process.
Sam Sylvester
Aaron was extremely attentive and…
Aaron was extremely attentive and courteous and was a pleasure to work with.
Aleksandr Collett
Customer service was fantastic.
Awesome people that make the process super easy and very informational. My experience with RISLA has been absolutely amazing.
BRUCE N
RISLA was very helpful and easy to work…
RISLA was very helpful and easy to work with.
Yasmin
Fair rates.
Abe is knowledgeable and was always available to answer our questions. I recommend Risla
TIFFANY S
Customer service was fantastic and I…
Customer service was fantastic and I received email updated every step of the way. When I needed to call and ask a question you go straight to a human being, no fighting with a robot until you can speak to a person. The website was easy to navigate and the rates were fair.
REBECCA M
Abe was fantastic
Abe was fantastic. Underwriting, not so much.
customer
Always helps me
Always helps me! The best
LEANNE W
Quick process
Quick process
customer
The customer representative called at…
The customer representative called at exactly the scheduled time. She was pleasant and polite and answered all our questions.
customer
Really sweet experience
Was very sweet and eager to help us out. We were shocked on how quick and smooth the session went by
Tracy
Fast and easy to refinance student…
Fast and easy to refinance student loans!!
ANTHONY H
Easy to understand very thorough and…
Easy to understand very thorough and fast.
customer
Awesome people that make the process super easy
The 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
Cut my rate in half after refinancing!
Cut my rate in half after refinancing!
JAMES S
Unbelievable Experience
We 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
Great at helping
I'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
Amazing!!
Our rep was great! So friendly and was able to identify the problem easily and solve it! So grateful for his help!!
customer
Very helpful and friendly and
Very helpful and friendly and
dina needham
Excellent service
So so helpful! Kept me calm and helped me greatly !!
WENDY S
Prompt response
Good communication from Risla
PHILLIP P
Fast
Fast. Concise. Easy.
Julie Trimble
Mike was so helpful!
Mike was so helpful!
S.King
Everyone was so pleasant and helpful
Everyone 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
They are simply the best...
Every 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
Easy process to refinance my student loans
The 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
Very helpful in the College Application Journey
As 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
Very friendly and helpful
Very friendly and helpful
Rebeca Benitez
Easy online process
Easy 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
It is great to have a free service to…
It is great to have a free service to help navigate the ever frustrating college process. I received good information.
customer
With all the confusion with this year…
With all the confusion with this year FAFSA they were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
CHRISTOPHER C
Very easy to complete the process
Very easy to complete the process
BRADLEY C
Great experience
It was a pretty simple process to refinance my daughter's student loans. When in contact with a representative, there was a quick response time to questions
Maida Burns
It nice and easy having someone talk me…
It nice and easy having someone talk me through the troubleshooting aspect.
Jordan
Kudos
Sat with Michael who was more than happy to help me file my summer fafsa! I am blessed to be able to have you guys as a resource and have used you during both undergrad and grad school.
Daron L Wilson
Walked us through whole process
Received a call and walked us through the whole process with patience. So glad we reached out to RISLA.
Lucy
You can always count on RISLA to get…
You can always count on RISLA to get back to you on a timely manner. I had a question and someone got back to me right away. I truly appreciate it. Thank You!
Jessica
Everyone is always so helpful and…
Everyone is always so helpful and pleasant! Such a relief we have RISLA to help with FAFSA!!
Kelley
Grateful to have this service
Grateful to have this service. It makes the application so easy!
GARY P
Fast and easy to complete.
Fast and easy to complete.
GIANNA J
Refinancing Student Loans
The process of refinancing my loans were easy! They answered any and all questions I had in regards to the process. They are very helpful and knowledgeable of what had to get done. I would highly recommend RISLA!
Kiselica
Was fast
Very helpful
Cari Petrella
Highly recommend
The staff are always professional & knowledgeable. Makes a tedious task painless
LC
Completing the FAFSA on your own is CRAZY!
My husband and I attempted to complete the FAFSA on our own the first time and were so stressed thinking we weren't completing it correctly. A friend suggested we call the College Planning Center to go over our questions and since then we have completed our FAFSA with someone from the CPC for both our daughter and son's 4 years of college. They are so knowledgeable and helpful and efficient! We just completed what could potentially be our last FAFSA over a 20 minute phone call! Anyone NOT using the College Planning Center is CRAZY! Save yourself the time and energy- they know what they're doing!
Toni F.
Friendly and super helpful!
Friendly and super helpful!
WA
Fast and easy.
Fast and easy.
Chelsea
Very fast and easy process
Very fast and easy process. Appreciate being able to get this completed within 2 or so weeks.
customer
Erin was incredibly helpful
Erin was incredibly helpful, organized, patient and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough about how wonderful she was to work with. Thank you for this support and service!!!
Melissa
Easy and helpful!
Erin did a great job, she was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.
Christine
Everything was easy and seamless
Everything was easy and seamless. It took under 30 minutes and I left feeling much less stress than when I entered! Thank you!
SAMANTHA V
Quickness
How fast they got back to me.
TMO
Extremely helpful with refinance!
RISLA 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
Competent
Competent, efficient, pleasant, and helpful. This was a lifesaver for me! Won't apply for FASFA any other way in the future. THANK YOU!
customer
Nice people with knowledge and…
Nice people with knowledge and experience
HEIDI D
Quick and easy process. Abe was amazing to work with. My emails were returned promptly. Excellent loan company for refincing student loans.
Quick and easy process
customer
FAFSA problem
I 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
Very helpful
Very helpful, extremely knowledgable and friendly? Thank you
customer
Good service
Good service, they care about students.
customer
Helpful and patient.
Helpful and patient.
Bill and Mary O'Connor
Michael Donnelly was so helpful and…
Michael 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
The process was simple and quick
The 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
Erin was great with everything.
Erin was great with everything.
customer
Erin and Courtney are the best
Erin and Courtney are the best. They make a very painful experience easy and fun. They are so friendly.
Joy
Extremely Helpful
The representative I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She made an often complicated process easy.
Melissa S
Efficient and knowledgeable
The staff was timely, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Both counselors we worked with made the whole experience easy!
Linda
Although I had a short appointment span…
Although 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
Michael Donnelly is great
Michael 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
Why wouldn’t you….
Quick efficient took the stress out of completing FAFSA! Thank you!
RYAN K
Everything was excellently communicated…
Everything was excellently communicated and carried out. I wish you had a mobile app though.
customer
Individual was patient
Individual was patient, helpful And knowledgeable.
customer
Very quick but still thorough and…
Very 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!
Gina
FAFSA
The staff is very knowlegeable. I have had in person appointments and phone appointments. I have always been very happy with the services provided.