South County Health (SCH) has partnered with RISLA!
South County Health
This partnership means all SCH employees now have access to a local, non-profit education financing expert to help manage their education financing needs. The partnership also includes exclusive benefits and discounted refinancing loan rates!
The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) is a non-profit state authority that has been assisting families with planning and paying for college for several decades. Below, you can find information about the exclusive partnership benefits and other free services available to help South County Health employees with their current and future education financing needs.
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Our student loans offer flexible repayment options, competitive interest rates, and a simple application process, making them an ideal choice for parents and students.
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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.
Refi, Simplify, & Save
SCH and RISLA working together can provide SCH employees with an exclusive rate discount and some helpful borrower benefits not provided by most student loan refinancing lenders.
SCH employees who refinance their existing education loans are eligible for a 0.25% rate reduction on top of our already low refinance rates.
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