RISLA’s College Planning Center (CPC) is a free service dedicated to helping students gain access to higher education. Each year, the CPC helps thousands of students and families plan to attend college and pay for it.
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Join us at one of our Free local FSA ID Workshops. Remember: Students and Parents must register for an FSA ID before starting your FAFSA.
RISLA College Planning Center does the work for you by emailing you FAFSA essential updates, changes, and deadlines.
Stay informed with new updates and changes to FAFSA!
🔔 Financial Student Aid anticipates FAFSA availability on December 1, 2024, for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Find out the College Planning Center's latest events!
College Planning
Financial Aid
FAFSA Tool Kit
CSS Profile Appointment
Scholarship Hub
Are you unsure about where to start with college planning? Our college planning specialists are available to assist parents and students with preparing, planning, and paying for college. Explore our free resources to begin!
RISLA's College Planning Center team can assist you in identifying the types and sources of financial aid and provide guidance on how to get started, and outline the necessary steps to apply for financial aid.
When completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), check out free tools and resources for parents and students.
CSS Profile is an additional online financial aid application that collects information used by numerous colleges, universities, professional schools, and scholarship programs to allocate financial aid from sources outside the federal government.
Did you know college scholarships are free money to help pay for college expenses? Well, it's true! And the RISLA Scholarship Hub is here to help students and parents find extra funds to help pay for college. The best kind of funds . . . the kind you don't have to pay back! Check Out the Hub to search and win free scholarships for college.
Blog topics covering preparing, planning, and paying for college.
A free service aimed at helping students achieve their goal of attending college and paying for it. The CPC assists thousands of students and families each year in planning for higher education.
Check out how to prepare for college—access free tools and resources. Find local scholarships for college, and parents and students can enter to win $2,000 in college scholarships!
Our student loans offer flexible repayment options, competitive interest rates, and a simple application process, making them an ideal choice for parents and students.
With our refinancing options, you can enjoy the benefits of low fixed interest rates, no fees, and an auto-pay discount. Take advantage of this opportunity to save money and simplify your finances.