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Flexible Tuition. Exceptional Education.

Early School

(regardless of state of residence)

Pre-K (ages 2 & 3), JK (age 4), and Montessori (ages 4-6)

Tuition	$18,596
Non-refundable fee – Reserves your spot.	+$500
Total	$19,096

Additional Fees

Lunch is included in the price.
Before Care hourly rate – $12.50
After Care hourly rate – $12.50

Financial Aid
IA ESA funds and financial aid are not available for Early School families.

Younger students and their teacher walk down Central Hall and high-five older students.

Rivermont Montessori students sitting at their desk.

Rivermont Collegiate student in Spanish class.

Kindergarten – Grade 12

The Class of 2025 (27 students) Received More Than

$4.8 million

In Merit Scholarships!

In-state Tuition
True cost per student	$20,596
Fundraising supported discount	-$2,000
IA ESA Funding	-$8,148
Subtotal	$10,448
Non-refundable fee – Reserves your spot	+500
Total Iowa Tuition – Before financial aid	$10,948

Out-of-state Tuition
True cost per student	$20,596
Fundraising supported discount	-$6,016
Subtotal	$14,580
Non-refundable fee – Reserves your spot	+500
Total Out-of-State Tuition – Before financial aid	$15,080

Education Savings Account (ESA) Funding for Iowa Families

The Students First Act, introduced by Governor Reynolds and signed into law on Jan. 24, 2023, provides state funding for every K-12 student in Iowa.

Families may use ESA funds to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa, like Rivermont Collegiate.
All Rivermont K-12 Iowa families qualify for ESA funds through the Students First Act.
Rivermont requires all K-12 Iowa families applying for financial aid to apply for ESA funds.
Families can apply for funding from April 16 to June 30 for the upcoming academic year.

Check out our ESA Q&A page.

Complete the ESA Application

Additional Fees (K-12)
Textbooks
Lower School (K-5) Middle School (6-8) Upper School (9-12)	$100-$400 $100-$400 $100-$400
Before Care hourly rate – Up to grade 7	$12.50
After Care hourly rate – Up to grade 7	$12.50
Lunch: Students can bring their own or purchase lunch at school.

Financial Aid (K-12)

Families apply for financial aid through our third-party FACTS system. A $40 fee is required to apply for financial aid. A limited amount of aid is available each academic year, so families should apply early. You can start the financial aid application at any time during the school application process. Tuition discounts are awarded based on the family’s financial need and do not affect the student applicant’s eligibility determination. Minimum out-of-pocket cost per student is $3,500 plus the $500 non-refundable fee.

International Non-boarding (Grades 8-12)

International Non-boarding status applies to students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and live locally with a relative, family friend, or other host family instead of in our boarding program. While living off campus, these students are enrolled full-time, and the school provides support for required documentation and adherence to relevant visa and immigration regulations.

Tuition	$18,150
Comprehensive Fee – Covers administrative services, including adherence to visa and other requirements.	+$825
Non-refundable fee – Reserves your spot	+$500
Total Tuition	$19,475

Additional Fees
Textbooks Prices fluctuate. Students/parents are responsible for acquiring their textbooks. Books may be purchased or rented from any source – new or used. The costs provided are estimates only.	$100-$400
Lunch: Students can bring their own or purchase lunch at school.

FACTS Family Portal

The school creates a FACTS Family Portal Account for each family once they are enrolled.

Non-Boarding Tuition Payment Options

Option 1: One Payment due in July
Option 2: Two Payments – 60% due in July 40% due in January (Tuition Protection Plan may be required)
Option 3: Monthly Payment Plan – Monthly payments end in April. The monthly rate will be determined by your payment start date. (Tuition Protection Plan Required (TPP))

Boarding Sudent Tuition Information