After receiving a bachelor's degree from USI in business administration, Riney began her 30-plus year tenure in financial aid by returning to USI as the Coordinator of Student Financial Assistance Management Information Systems, working her way up to Assistant Director, Associate Director and now, the Director of Student Financial Assistance since January 2023. Riney provides overview and work directly with students and parents to assist them in navigating the financial aid process one-on-one or in small or larger group settings.