Earn a degree, pay $0 upfront

With Rivet School’s Pay It Forward program, you can earn your degree in as little as 2 years. Pay $0 upfront. Pay back only if you earn more than $40K a year.

Welcome to Rivet School

We're a nonprofit providing one-on-one support to help you earn your bachelor’s degree online, from an accredited college, in as little as 2-3 years, and for an average of $10,000 total. All without leaving your job.
We created the Pay it Forward Program to help make college more accessible for all students. Through Pay it Forward, you can pay nothing while in school, and pay back only if and when you get a good job.

Our degree programs

We simplify college by pairing an accredited online degree with real-world support.

Management

The most efficient, affordable, and flexible degree pathway for entering business management.

Healthcare Pathway

Communications

A bachelor of arts in communication gives you the skills needed to organize ideas, communicate effectively, and diverse lead teams to success.

Healthcare Management

A bachelor's of arts in healthcare management gives you a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system, while teaching you how to lead teams to success.

Educator Pathway

Like all Rivet School students, enroll in an accelerated, affordable bachelor’s degree program through Southern New Hampshire University's College for America program. While earning your BA, work with a personal coach and access all of Rivet School's resources.

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Pay nothing while in school, and pay back only if and when you get a good job

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- The Rivet School Team
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