To assist you with early financial planning for college, this calculator will help students and families estimate the total cost of attending RISD. It provides a preliminary assessment of a student's financial aid eligibility. These calculations are for information purposes only and should not be considered an actual award or expected award. Funds are based on availability.

The Federal Student Aid office offers information, resources and assistance for students and families preparing to finance a college education.

FinAid is a nonprofit organization providing a variety of resources for locating and applying for financial aid opportunities.

The IRS website provides information about credits, deductions and other questions about taxes and financing a college education.

Helpful information and links from the DoE Federal Student Aid office website.

MyMoney.gov is a comprehensive financial education resource administered by the Federal Financial Literacy and Education Commission.

The FSA repayment estimator estimates loan payments for both current and prospective federal borrowers.

From The College Board

Info on repayment assistance options from IRBinfo.org.

From FinAid.

Annual Credit Report provides individuals with one free report per year from each of the three major credit reporting agencies.

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) database maintains federal student aid records and tracks loans from application to completion of repayment.