Tuition Assistance & Scholarships
One-third of our students receive tuition assistance
One-third of our students receive tuition assistance
We believe that an education at Riverstone should be accessible to students of all socio-economic backgrounds. Each year, in order to foster diversity, the Board of Trustees allocates funds to financial awards so that we may recruit and retain qualified students, regardless of their families’ ability to pay full tuition.
Any financial awards offered by Riverstone International School are grants and do not have to be repaid. In total, about one-third of our students receive tuition assistance and scholarships.
Please contact our Enrollment Office at admissions@riverstoneschool.org with any questions or for more information.
The Riverstone International School tuition assistance program is designed to make a Riverstone International School education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Riverstone International School is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly, so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $65 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools. Clarity will be using an Enhanced Tax Verification process this year. Access Clarity’s Resource Library and read more here.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Riverstone International School requires you to upload additional tax documentation, including your most recent tax year Form 1040 and W-2 Forms.
In order for Riverstone to review your eligibility for financial aid and determine your potential award, you must complete both the Riverstone school application and the Clarity financial aid application. We’re only able to assess financial aid once both applications have been submitted in full.
Clarity hosts several Application Information Webinars for families. All families who plan to apply for Tuition Assistance on Clarity are welcome to attend any of these webinars. A recording will be available to you after each webinar.
September 23, 7 pm Pacific Time
September 24, 6 pm Eastern Time
October 21, 7 pm Pacific Time
October 22, 6pm Eastern Time
December 9, 8:30 pm Eastern Time
Families should start their admissions and tuition assistance applications early. Financial awards are re-evaluated annually, and current families must apply each year for consideration. Current families should conclude the application process by December 15, 2025.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.
New students who are applying for admissions are encouraged to apply for scholarships, in addition to tuition assistance, while completing their admissions application.
We currently offer the following scholarships:
- Malone Family Foundation Scholarship
- Alexandra Frizzell Memorial Scholarship
- Riverstone International School Boarding Merit Scholarship
Riverstone International School was selected by the Malone Family Foundation as the only school in Idaho to fund scholarships for students who show enthusiasm and motivation for academic excellence and whose families demonstrate financial need. The Foundation has established these scholarships to provide an opportunity for students to reap the benefits of attending a private independent school who may not otherwise have the opportunity to do so.
The amount of the scholarship will vary according to the family’s financial need as determined by the financial award process. Malone Scholars will continue to receive funding throughout their time at Riverstone, as long as they remain in good academic standing.
Who is eligible for Malone Scholarships?
New students who are applying for admission to grades 7–12 and meet the following criteria may apply for Malone Scholarships:
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be a rising 7th through 12th grader in the top five percent of his/her national class as identified by school records, standardized test scores, or other recognized assessment methods;
- Qualify for funding of at least 30% of his/her tuition through Riverstone International School’s financial-aid qualification process;
- Show evidence of enthusiasm for and motivation toward maximizing his/her educational opportunities.
What is the application process for Malone Scholarships?
If your child meets the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for a Malone Scholarship:
- Complete the Riverstone International School online admissions application and requirements for day students, including the Malone Family Foundation Scholarship Application, and the Riverstone International School tuition assistance process via Clarity.
- Finalists will be invited for a personal interview with the enrollment team.
- Scholarship applications for the upcoming school year should be completed by March 15. Applications may be accepted at a later time at the discretion of the Director of Enrollment Management.
How much of a Malone Scholarship can a student receive?
The amount of the scholarship award will vary according to the family’s financial need as determined by the tuition assistance award process. Students may receive a full tuition scholarship, but some may not.
Applicants for the RIS Merit Scholarship for Boarding Students should demonstrate the following:
- Excellence in academics, with the desire and ability to pursue the rigorous International Baccalaureate programs; and
- A commitment to engage with community, whether locally, nationally, or globally, through music, art, languages, sciences, literature, service, leadership, outdoor experiences, or athletics.
Who is eligible for the RIS Boarding Merit Scholarship?
New students who are applying for admission into the boarding program and entering grades 8-12 may apply for the RIS Merit Scholarship.
What is the application process for the RIS Boarding Merit Scholarship?
Scholarship applicants must complete the following:
- The Riverstone International School online admissions application and requirements for boarding students;
- Indicate interest in the RIS Merit Scholarship for Boarding Students in the online application; and
- Provide a written description of approximately 200 words detailing how the applicant has engaged with their community, and submit a written essay of 350-500 words: “How has where you live shaped who you are?”
If applicants are also applying for financial aid, families must complete and submit any applicable financial aid applications and documentation via Clarity Financial Aid.
How much of a RIS Boarding Merit Scholarship can a student receive?
Scholarship awards will vary but not exceed US$15,000 per year.
Scholarship awards will be reviewed on an annual basis through grade 12, provided the recipient remains in strong academic standing and is actively and positively engaged in school activities as determined by the school.
Scholarships are awarded as a reduction in tuition due.
The Alexandra Frizzell Memorial Scholarship was established to provide funding for students whose families have faced adversity and fled their home country to find safety in another country. Students in war-torn countries seeking an education in the United States may also be considered for this scholarship.
Applicants for the Alexandra Frizzell Memorial Scholarship should demonstrate the following:
- Excellence in academics, with the desire and ability to pursue the rigorous International Baccalaureate programs; and
- A commitment to fully engage with and contribute positively to a global community.
Who is eligible?
- Students newly enrolling in grades 8-12 at Riverstone;
- Show enthusiasm for academic excellence, as evidenced by grade reports and test scores;
- Demonstrate his/her family has fled their home country to avoid conflict or persecution, or is currently living in a war-torn country;
- Demonstrate financial need to qualify for at least 30% tuition through Riverstone International School’s need-based tuition assistance process.
What is the application process?
If your child meets the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for the Alexandra Frizzell Memorial Scholarship:
- Please complete the Riverstone International School online admissions application and requirements for day students, including a personal statement that highlights their commitment to engage with a global community.
- The Riverstone International School tuition assistance process via Clarity.
- Finalists will be invited for a personal interview.
- Scholarship applications for the upcoming school year should be completed by March 15. Applications may be accepted at a later time at the discretion of the Director of Enrollment.
How much of an Alexandra Frizell scholarship can a student receive?
- Scholarship awards will vary but not exceed US$7,500 per year.
- Scholarship awards will be reviewed on an annual basis through grade 12, provided the recipient remains in strong academic standing and is actively and positively engaged in school activities as determined by the school.
- Scholarships are awarded as a reduction in tuition due.
When are scholarship awardees notified?
Scholarship awardees will be notified by March 15. Scholarship awardees must confirm acceptance and enrollment by April 1.*
*Students are admitted on a rolling admissions basis throughout the year, so please inquire about the availability of scholarships beyond the timeframes that are listed.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at admissions@riverstoneschool.org if you have any questions regarding admissions, tuition assistance, or scholarships.
