College built for real life.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

Unlock the flexibility and personalized support you need to advance while earning your degree.

Join an Info Session Submit an interest form

Merit America is partnering with Rivet School to help you earn your bachelor's degree in as little as 2-3 years.

Rivet School is a nonprofit degree program that helps working adults earn an accelerated, affordable bachelor’s degree. Our program is 100% project-based (no tests or exams). Each student will receive 1:1 support from a College Coach as they work through their online, self-paced degree. We offer majors in Business Management, Healthcare Management, or Communications.

‍

If you have college credits to transfer in, our Admissions team can guide you through the transcript evaluation process. If you're interested in teaching, we'll help you pass licensing tests while earning your BA, and connect you to a credentialing program. Get started today by submitting an interest form!

Join an upcoming info session

No items found.

Why should you attend?

Learn about tuition, financial aid, and affordable degree pathways.

See how we support students with 1:1 coaching and comprehensive wraparound services.

Review the application process and how to apply.

Participate in a live Q&A session to get all your questions answered.

Submit an Interest Form

Ready to get started with Rivet School?

Submit an interest form and our Admissions team will contact you within 10 minutes.

Please submit this interest form if you'd like to learn more about Rivet School, or if you'd like to begin the application process.

Partnership RFI

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

AFFORDABLE

Graduate debt-free (or very close)

ACCELERATED & FLEXIBLE

Make school fit your schedule

CAREER FOCUSED

Boost your career

What Riveters are saying

play video

Amanda G.

Communications

Time to BA:

1 yr. 7 mos.

“Rivet School is a perfect match for someone like me, a fulltime mom with a full time job. I was able to schedule earning my degree around my job and my responsibilities as a parent.”

Google Review

Damian B.

Management

Time to BA:

2 years

"If you are looking for a real college experience, one with a coach who cares about your performance and guides you on a weekly basis, Rivet School is the way to go!"

Google Review