How to Add SNHU to the 2025-26 FAFSA Application

A key step in securing financial aid is adding Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to your FAFSA. This guide walks you through the process step by step, ensuring your aid is processed correctly and Rivet School applicants as much financial aid as possible.

From Teacher's Aide to Kindergarten Teacher: Alyssia's Success with an Online Bachelor's Program

Born in Richmond, CA, Alyssia is a loving granddaughter, a first-generation college graduate, and a full-time educator. With a passion for working in education, she realized she could make the pivot from teacher’s aide to leading her own classroom with Rivet School.

Amanda's Journey to a Bachelor's Degree with Rivet School's Online Program for Parent Learners

Amanda balances her time as a full-time mother and an Educational Program Manager. Searching for a non-traditional approach to college, Amanda gravitated towards the project-based and self-paced curriculum that our partnership with SNHU offers. Amanda applied to Rivet School while pregnant with her first child and made it a goal to graduate before her son turned 2 years old.

Damian’s Path from Community College to Bachelor’s Degree Graduate

Damian balances his time a full-time General Manager and being a father. While Damian tried out both community college and online universities, he was looking for a supportive and flexible environment to fit his lifestyle. Recognizing the upward mobility a college degree could offer his family, Damian earned both his associate and bachelor’s degree through Rivet School’s partnership with SNHU in only 1.5 years.

Harold's Journey from First Generation Immigrant to Ed Tech

Harold is a first-generation Filipino immigrant and college graduate. On his journey to a college degree, Harold took on the financial burden of attending various community colleges and beginning a career in nursing. At the age of 32 and during a global pandemic, Harold gave school another chance with Rivet School.

Navigating the Road to Success: Irene’s Story of Perseverance in Higher Education

Irene is a first-generation college graduate and works full-time in higher education. After earning her associate degree ten years ago, Irene’s manager introduced her about Rivet School. With their support, Irene enrolled into SNHU to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Within 16 months, she graduated debt-free.

A Path to Teaching: Jose Luis' Inspiring Journey from Coach to Educator

Jose Luis is a father, high school soccer coach, and first-generation college student. When his younger sister needed a Coaching Assistant for her soccer team, he jumped at the opportunity and led with his love for sports. After realizing he reached a ceiling professionally, he joined Rivet School’s Educator Pathway to reach his ultimate goal of becoming an Athletic Director.

Paving the Way: Sidney's Impact as a First-Generation College Student and Educator

Sidney is a first generation college student and a full-time employee at a California public school. After she tried out community college and online universities, she felt discouraged time and time again until she found Rivet School. Sidney is now on track to graduate with a Bachelor's of Arts in Business Management through SNHU, and has also inspired her mother to do the same.

Andrew's story

Meet Andrew – Rivet School’s first BA graduate. Andrew didn't think college was in the cards for him but after working a minimum wage job in food service he gave community college a shot. When it came time to look at transferring to a university to earn his B.A., the cost and lack of flexibility became a hinderance. Rivet School offered Andrew a flexible schedule and the coaching and support he needed to earn his B.A. in just four months!

How we became Rivet School

Nearly three years ago, a small team of collaborators banded together to ask a simple question: How might we build a better college experience for traditionally underserved students?

Aspiring to new heights at Rivet School

For Elvira Iñiguez, a first-generation student, obtaining a college degree was always a given. She enrolled at Chabot College after high school and became part of the PUENTE program to facilitate her transfer to a four-year university. However, after a setback that threatened her family’s stability, she had to pivot to find a job opportunity in support of her family. Learn about how she utilized coaching and support to overcome obstacles on the path to earning her degree.

How we're building an antiracist organization

Our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion — and more recently, antiracism — has evolved over time. In this blog post, we’ll share more about our journey — and offer some prompts that, we hope, can other organizations foster reflection among team members and sharpen commitments. ‍