OVERVIEW Rhode Island Student Loan Authority's bond issuances are backed by a pool of private student loans originated under either the Rhode Island Family Education Loan Program or the private consolidation loan program. We affirmed our 'A+ (sf)' ratings on 64 classes from five series issued by Rhode Island Student Loan Authority out of its June 2009 master trust. The affirmations reflect the transactions' credit support, the timely interest and principal payments, and the master trust's parity, among other factors. NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) April 10, 2014--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed its 'A+ (sf)' ratings on 64 classes from five bonds series issued by Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (the Authority) (see list). The bonds are backed