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Visit with admissions representatives from several local and out-of-state colleges and universities while enjoying the sights and sounds of our animal friends at the Roger Williams Park Zoo.

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ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO

AUGUST 31, 2022

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Planning and paying for college can be overwhelming. Talking with an experienced counselor can help. We can break this down to a manageable timeline with you, as well as answer your questions.

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Learn what steps you should be taking to prepare for paying for college and get information on eligibility, types of aid, sources of aid and more.

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How do you know which school offered your family the best financial aid package? We can help you compare awards side-by-side, giving you the information you need to make the best decision for your family.

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If you need to borrow for college, you should know what to look for before applying for a student loan. We also guide you to borrowing responsibly.

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Learn to budget and manage your finances from opening a bank account to creating a budget.

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Learn more about our products and services with our educational guides to walk you through preparing, planning, and paying for college.

RISLA's online e-guides are free and easy to download.

E-BROCHURES

We are here to help every step of the way. Programs for Undergrad, Graduate, Certificate students and more. Download one of our e-brochures for an overview of how we can help.

RISLA's online e-brochures are free and easy to download.

COLLEGE SAVINGS CALCULATORS

Crunch the numbers with one of our helpful calculators to assist with estimates for the important decisions to be made on how you will pay for college.

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FINANCIAL EDUCATION

Learn to budget and manage your finances from opening a bank account to creating a budget.

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