At Riverside Prep, my social skills greatly improved. The curriculum and the environment here gave me a better sense of direction and a more positive outlook on the world. I became motivated to take advantage of the new opportunities given. - Armand La Douceur, Day Cadet

Riverside Day School

An affordable option for private school.

Riverside's day school program is a great option for families looking for an affordable private school for their son. Both day students and boarding students have access to Riverside's exceptional academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

Day students must live within a 30-mile radius of Riverside Prep (Gainesville, GA).

Need-Based Financial Aid

Riverside offers a need-based financial assistance program to offset the full cost of tuition for students who have been accepted to Riverside Prep. The amount of aid distributed depends on three key items: level of need, availability of funds, and the number of students applying. Contact us today to learn more about need-based financial aid.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Apply for Need Based Aid

After the student has been accepted and you determine your need for aid, please visit the Clarity Application to begin the financial aid process. Clarity will help determine a family's level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application, including income, assets, expenses and debts. If you experience problems during the Clarity Application process, click "Help" in the lower left corner of the screen, email support@clarityapp.com or call 206-210-3752.
Georgia GOAL

Riverside Preparatory Academy is proud to partner with the GOAL Scholarship Program, which helps families access better educational opportunities for their children. $251,500 was awarded in '22-'23.

In order to be eligible, a family must meet annual income caps and their child must be transferring from a public school in Georgia to Riverside Prep. Your family will be reviewed for eligibility after you have completed the FACTS Financial Aid Application mentioned above.
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship

In some cases, students can be eligible for the GA Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) Program offered by the Georgia Department of Education. The GSNS is a school choice program available for students transferring from public to private school, and who are served under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504. To determine eligibility and see what your student may qualify for, go to the GA DOE website.
Tuition Loans

Tuition loan programs, like Your Tuition Solution, assist many families in making tuition payments more affordable. Your Tuition Solution works with your family by providing a more flexible payment plan, loaning the funds upfront, and spreading the payments over a longer period of time. Please contact these loan programs directly for current fees, rates, and other details.