Continuous Enrollment

Continuous Enrollment Process

Rivermont Collegiate uses a process called Continuous Enrollment, which means a student’s enrollment continues year to year until graduation or the family informs us of intent to withdraw. Continuous Enrollment simplifies the process because there are no forms to fill out. Enrollment is automatic. In March, a $500 enrollment deposit is charged to every returning family that has not notified the school of its intent to leave. Families have until April 18 to notify the school of their intent to leave. After April 18, families are committed to enrollment for the following year.

Families who receive tuition assistance must reapply every year. Limited funds are available for tuition assistance, which is awarded based on eligibility until funds are exhausted. For this reason, families re-applying for tuition assistance should pay close attention to deadlines for submitting their financial aid applications and tax returns. Complete instructions for re-applying for tuition assistance can be found on this website’s Tuition/Financial Aid page.

Still have questions? Contact the Business Office at 563.359.1366 any time. We are here to help!

Apply For Financial Aid

March 21

Families are encouraged to apply for financial aid by March 21, so they know what their tuition and fees will be before the May 1 withdrawal deadline.

$500 Tuition Deposit Due

March 28

Families will be billed a $500 tuition deposit through their FACTS account. This deposit is refundable until the April 18 withdrawal deadline.

Apply for ESA Funds

(IA K-12 Families Only)

April 16 – June 30

All Iowa K-12 families have from April 16 – June 30 to apply for ESA funding through the Iowa Students First Act.

State Funding Available for Iowa Families

The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on Jan. 24, 2023, makes state funding available to every K-12 student in Iowa. The bill establishes a framework and funding for education savings accounts, which eligible families may use to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa like Rivermont Collegiate.

All Rivermont K-12 families living in Iowa qualify for Education Savings Account (ESA) funds regardless of household income.
Rivermont requires all K-12 Iowa families applying for financial aid to apply for ESA funding.
Families can apply for funding from April 16 to June 30 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Go to the ESA Application

Last Day to Withdraw

April 18

Families have until April 18 to withdraw without penalty. Families choosing to withdraw after April 18 may be subject to the terms of the Tuition Protection Plan.