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We Take a Flexible Approach to Tuition & Payments

Pay for Rithm School on your own terms. Choose between upfront payments, loan options, and a partial and fully deferred tuition plan.

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payment option for you

Pay Up Front	Ascent Funding Loan	Pay After Your Land a Job
You’ll pay a $3000 deposit and $21,000 in tuition. Credit cards are accepted. Tuition can also be split into two or four installments with a one-time financing fee of $500.	You’ll pay a $3,000 deposit. After that, you can borrow up to $23,000 in tuition and $6,000 in living expenses through an Ascent loan.	You’ll pay a $3,000 deposit. After that, you can borrow between $2,500 and $21,000 through an income share loan with Stride Funding. Once you’ve landed a job making at least $40,000, you’ll pay between 1.2-9.5% of your salary for four years, or until you’ve paid 1.5x the amount you originally borrowed.

Pay Up Front	Ascent Funding Loan	Pay After Your Land a Job
You’ll pay a $3000 deposit and $21,000 in tuition. Credit cards are accepted. Tuition can also be split into two or four installments with a one-time financing fee of $500.	You’ll pay a $3,000 deposit. After that, you can borrow up to $23,000 in tuition and $6,000 in living expenses through an Ascent loan.	You’ll pay a $3,000 deposit. After that, you can borrow between $2,500 and $21,000 through an income share loan with Stride Funding. Once you’ve landed a job making at least $40,000, you’ll pay between 1.2-9.5% of your salary for four years, or until you’ve paid 1.5x the amount you originally borrowed.

You can choose to pay your tuition up front, either out of pocket or with a loan.

Our loan partner, Ascent, offers flexible repayment plans through their Rithm School financing services.

Choose a combination of both! You can pay some up front now, and the rest once you start making $60,000 or more.

Pay back your tuition once you’ve landed a job making $60,000 or more!

Let's dive into the details

Upfront (1, 2, or 4 Installments)

Ascent Loan

Deferred Tuition
Model*

Deposit

$3,000

Amount paid upfront

$24,000
(deposit + tuition)

$3,000 deposit required, additional tuition optional

Payment cap

$ 24,000
(+$500 if 2 or 4 installments)

Check repayment options

1.5x the amount borrowed
(up to $31,500)

Payment start date

1 week before
class starts

Check repayment options

After you land a job making at least $40,000

Eligibility

US citizens and temporary residents

Fully Deferrred ISA*

US residents (NY excluded)

* With our deferred tuition model, you will pay a $3,000 deposit upfront, and can choose to pay additional tuition upfront as well. Once you’ve landed a job paying at least $40,000, you’ll pay your tuition in monthly installments equal to 1.2-9.5% of your salary. The exact percentage you will pay is determined by the amount you borrow. You’ll make these payments for 4 years, or until you pay 1.5 times the amount you borrowed—whichever comes first.

Fund your future with an Ascent Loan

Ascent helps Rithm School students pay tuition, as well as living expenses up to $6,000. They offer simple, straightforward consumer loans with flexible payment options. In their own words, “You deserve a valuable education, and we think financing it should be easy.”

Pay your tuition once you've landed a successful job

We’re invested in your success! We’ve focused on allowing you to learn new skills and land a job first and foremost. With our deferred tuition option, you pay tuition only once you’ve secured a role earning at least $40,000 per year.

Are there loan options? Who do I talk to about student loans?

Yes! We work with Ascent Funding to help students finance their tuition and living expenses.

What are the eligibilty requirements for Deferred Tuition?

Eligible students must be a resident or permanent citizen of the US.
Eligible students must not have any other active Income Share Agreements.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer this plan to residents of Colorado or West Virginia.

What is the process for the Deferred Tuition Model and how long does it take?

Upon admission, you will be invited to apply via email to complete your application. The application will only take a few minutes to complete, and your account will be up and running within one week.

Is there a way to satisfy my Deferred Tuition early?

Yes. You may satisfy your Deferred Tuition at any time by paying 1.5 times the amount you initially borrowed.

Do I still have to pay if I don’t finish school?

If you leave Rithm within the first four weeks, we’ll issue a full refund minus your deposit. If you’ve paid via loan or deferred tuition, we will cancel those contracts.

If you pay via loan or deferred tuition and leave after four weeks, you will still have to pay according to your contract.

Is the income for the Deferred Tuition Model calculated before or after taxes?

You’ll pay a percentage of your gross salary (before taxes).

What happens if my income falls below the minimum income threshold for the Deferred Tuition Model?

The minimum income threshold is $40,000. If your income falls below $40,000, your payments will pause. Your payments will resume when your income increases above the threshold.

How much will I pay in total?

This depends on your payment method.

Our tuition cost is $24,000 if you pay upfront in one installment. If you pay upfront in 2 or 4 installments, you’ll pay $24,500.

If you pay via loan, your total payment amount will depend on your chosen repayment plan.

For our deferred tuition model, your total cost will depend on your income, but you’ll never pay more than 1.5 times the amount you borrowed.

Refer to our Payment Plan Comparison Chart for more information.

How do Deferred Tuition Model payments work?

Monthly payments are calculated by applying your income share to your total monthly earned income. You will receive a monthly bill for this amount, and you can make your payments online, over the phone, or via mail.

What documents do I need to sign for the Deferred Tuition Model?

You can take a look at what is required here.

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