Tuition and Financing Options
App Academy made its mark on Software Engineering in its first 10 years. To help nurture the next group of all-star Software Engineers that will make their mark in the next decade, we're offering the following discounts!
Deposit Assistance Program (DAP)
What is it?
The purpose of our Deposit Assistance Program is help make our 16 Week Online Program more accessible to students from communities who are underrepresented in tech (such as women, LGBTQIA+, people of color, refugees, and veterans). Eligible students must already be accepted to our 16 Week Online Program, and have selected the Deferred Plan as well. If you are selected as a DAP recipient, the deposit you owe before the start of the program will be reduced from $3,000 to $2,000. This $1,000 deposit reduction will instead be added to the total amount of deferred tuition you owe after you get a job as a Software Engineer.
This discount is available for the following program:
16 Week Online Full-Time Accelerated Bootcamp
How do I take advantage of this discount?
First, you should submit a DAP application here. Then, if you are selected as a DAP recipient, you will be notified one week prior to the start date of your cohort.
As a student in our 16 Week Online Full-Time Accelerated Program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four different payment options. Dive into details for each option by selecting the tabs below. This program is not currently available to New York residents.
Plan Comparison
Total Program Cost
Amount Paid Upfront
Monthly Payments?
Monthly Payments Amount
Monthly Payment Term
When Do Payments Start?
Availability
Credit Check?
Placement Protection†
Upfront Payment
$17,000
$17,000
No
-
-
-
Global
No
No
Climb Credit
Get a personalized quote
$19,740*
$3,000
Yes
$465*
36 Months*
After you start class
US Residents
(Except Maine and Mississippi)
Yes
No
Deferred Tuition
$28,000
$3,000
Yes
$1,875 - $2,813
(Not to exceed 37.5% of Salary)
Until remaining $25,000 is paid
(12 Months or Less)
After you get hired†
US Citizens & Permanent Residents
No
Full
Hybrid Tuition
$23,000
$9,000
Yes
$2,000
7 Months
After you get hired†
US Citizens & Permanent Residents
No
Partial
*Climb Credit: This is a representative view of Climb Credit financing based on a 12.0% APR. You may qualify for different terms. As of March 2023, APRs range from 8.6% - 20.09%. Visit Climb Credit for your own personalized quote without affecting your credit score.
†Placement Protection: Only pay if you get hired. For Hybrid Tuition model, this protection applies only to outstanding balance after your initial $9,000 payment. Terms and conditions apply.
Plan Overview
With the Upfront Plan, you will pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your program.
Total Program Cost
Total Program Cost: $17,000
Why choose the Upfront Plan?
• In many cases, this is the most cost-effective tuition option.
• If you like the price of the Upfront tuition plan, but do not have the funds on hand, you might consider Climb Credit financing. Climb Credit is our preferred loan partner who can help you finance your Upfront tuition in monthly payments.
Plan Overview
Climb Credit allows you to finance your App Academy tuition as monthly installments. Because there is an interest rate charged, it will be more expensive than Upfront pricing, but less expensive than our options for paying once you have a job. You can get a personal quote at Climb Credit without impacting your credit score.
Total Program Cost
Our Upfront Plan price of $17,000, plus interest charged by Climb Credit. As of March 2023, interest rates range from 8.6% to 20.09%.
Why choose the Climb Credit Plan?
• Access to the lower Upfront tuition price at App Academy
• Ability to pay over time in monthly payments
• Customizable terms
• Able to get a quote with no credit score impact
Plan Overview
With the Deferred Plan, once you've graduated and found a job, you will be required to make flat monthly payments that will not exceed 37.5% of your salary. For this program, there is also a $3,000 deposit.
Total Program Cost
• If placed after graduation: $28,000 ($3,000 deposit + $25,000 in deferred monthly payments)
• If not placed after graduation: $0
Why choose the Deferred Plan?
Placement Protection: Qualifying students do not owe any tuition if they do not find a job after graduating. Terms & conditions apply.
Plan Overview
With the Hybrid Plan, you'll owe a portion of your tuition upfront and a portion of the tuition once you're hired.
Total Program Cost
$23,000 ($9,000 due upfront via two installments + $14,000 in monthly payments after you’ve gotten a job)
Why choose the Hybrid Plan?
Placement Protection: Qualifying students do not pay the final $14,000 under this plan if they do not find a job after graduation. Terms & conditions apply.
As a student in our 24 Week Online Full-Time Program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four different payment options. Dive into details for each option by selecting the tabs below. This program is not currently available to New York residents.
Plan Comparison
Total Program Cost
Amount Paid Upfront
Monthly Payments?
Monthly Payments Amount
Payment Term
When Do Payments Start?
Availability
Credit Check?
Placement Protection†
Upfront Payment
$20,000
$20,000
No
-
-
-
Global
No
No
Climb Credit
Get a personalized quote
$23,914
$0
Yes
$664*
36 Months*
After you start class
US Residents
(Except Maine and Mississippi)
Yes
No
Income Share Agreement
Up to $31,000^
$0
Yes
15% of Salary^
36 Months
After you get hired
US Citizens & Permanent Residents
(Except California)
No
Yes
Deferred Tuition
$31,000
$0
Yes
$861-$1,722.22
18-36 Months
After you get hired
California-based US Citizens & Permanent Residents
No
Yes
*Climb Credit: This is a representative view of Climb Credit financing based on a 12.0% APR. You may qualify for different terms. As of March 2023, APRs range from 8.6% - 20.09%. Visit Climb Credit for your own personalized quote without affecting your credit score.
^Income Share Agreement: 15% of salary for 36 months, not to exceed $31,000.
†Placement Protection: Only pay if you get hired. Terms and conditions apply.
Plan Overview
With the Upfront Plan, you will pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your program.
Total Program Cost
$20,000
Why choose the Upfront Plan?
• In many cases, this is the most cost-effective tuition option.
• If you like the price of the Upfront tuition plan, but do not have the funds on hand, you might consider Climb Credit financing. Climb Credit is our preferred loan partner who can help you finance your Upfront tuition in monthly payments.
Plan Overview
Climb Credit allows you to finance your App Academy tuition as monthly installments. Because there is an interest rate charged, it will be more expensive than Upfront pricing, but less expensive than our options for paying once you have a job. You can get a personal quote at Climb Credit without impacting your credit score.
Total Program Cost
Our Upfront Plan price of $20,000, plus interest charged by Climb Credit. As of March 2023, interest rates range from 8.6% to 20.09%.
Why choose the Climb Credit Plan?
• Access to the lower Upfront tuition price at App Academy
• Ability to pay over time in monthly payments
• Customizable terms
• Able to get a quote with no credit score impact
Plan Overview
With the ISA, once you've graduated and have a job earning at least $50,000, you’ll begin to pay back tuition in monthly installments equal to 15% of your gross monthly income. You’ll continue making these payments for 36 months or until you’ve reached the ISA maximum ($31,000) - whichever comes first. No deposit required. This plan is not available to California residents.
Total Program Cost
• If placed after graduation: $31,000
• If not placed after graduation: $0
Why choose the ISA?
• All tuition costs are deferred until after you have a job
• Does not require a credit check or minimum current income
• Placement Protection: Qualifying students do not pay any tuition under this plan if they do not find a job after graduation. Terms & conditions apply.
Plan Overview
With the Deferred Plan, once you've graduated and found a job, you will be required to make a flat monthly payment for your tuition. This plan is only available to California residents for this program.
Total Program Cost
• If placed after graduation: $31,000
• If not placed after graduation: $0
Why choose the Deferred Plan?
• Placement Protection: Qualifying students do not owe any tuition if they do not find a job after graduating. Terms & conditions apply.
As a student in our 48 Week Online Part-Time Program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four different payment options. Dive into details for each option by selecting the tabs below. This program is not currently available to New York residents.
Plan Comparison
Total Program Cost
Amount Paid Upfront
Monthly Payments?
Monthly Payments Amount
Payment Term
When Do Payments Start?
Availability
Credit Check?
Placement Protection†
Upfront Payment
$22,000
$22,000
No
-
-
-
Global
No
No
Climb Credit
Get a personalized quote
$26,306
$0
Yes
$731*
36 Months*
After you start class*
US Residents
(Except Maine and Mississippi)
Yes
No
Income Share Agreement
Up to $36,000^
$0
Yes
15% of Salary^
36 Months
After you get hired
US Citizens & Permanent Residents
(Except California)
No
Yes
Deferred Tuition
$36,000
$0
Yes
$916.67-$1,650
20-36 Months
After you get hired
California-based US Citizens & Permanent Residents
No
Yes
*Climb Credit: This is a representative view of Climb Credit financing based on a 12.0% APR. You may qualify for different terms. As of March 2023, APRs range from 8.6% - 20.09%. Visit Climb Credit for your own personalized quote without affecting your credit score.
^Income Share Agreement: 15% of salary for 36 months, not to exceed $36,000.
†Placement Protection: Only pay if you get hired. Terms and conditions apply.
Plan Overview
With the Upfront Plan, you will pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your program.
Total Program Cost
$22,000
Why choose the Upfront Plan?
• In many cases, this is the most cost-effective tuition option.
• If you like the price of the Upfront tuition plan, but do not have the funds on hand, you might consider Climb Credit financing. Climb Credit is our preferred loan partner who can help you finance your Upfront tuition in monthly payments.
Plan Overview
Climb Credit allows you to finance your App Academy tuition as monthly installments. Because there is an interest rate charged, it will be more expensive than Upfront pricing, but less expensive than our options for paying once you have a job. You can get a personal quote at Climb Credit without impacting your credit score.
Total Program Cost
Our Upfront Plan price of $22,000, plus interest charged by Climb Credit. As of March 2023, interest rates range from 8.6% to 20.09%.
Why choose the Climb Credit Plan?
• Access to the lower Upfront tuition price at App Academy
• Ability to pay over time in monthly payments
• Customizable terms
• Able to get a quote with no credit score impact
Plan Overview
With the ISA, once you've graduated and have a job earning at least $50,000, you’ll begin to pay back tuition in monthly installments equal to 15% of your gross monthly income. You’ll continue making these payments for 36 months or until you’ve reached the ISA maximum ($36,000) - whichever comes first. This plan is not available to California residents.
As of April 2023, we are no longer requiring a deposit for first time enrollees in our 48 Week Online Part-Time Program.
Total Program Cost
• If placed after graduation: $36,000
• If not placed after graduation: $0
Why choose the ISA?
• All tuition costs are deferred until after you have a job
• Does not require a credit check or minimum current income
• Placement Protection: Qualifying students do not pay any tuition under this plan if they do not find a job after graduation. Terms & conditions apply.
Plan Overview
With the Deferred Plan, once you've graduated and found a job, you will be required to make a flat monthly payment for your tuition. This plan is only available to California residents for this program.
As of April 2023, we are no longer requiring a deposit for first time enrollees in our 48 Week Online Part-Time Program.
Total Program Cost
• If placed after graduation: $36,000
• If not placed after graduation: $0
Why choose the Deferred Plan?
• Placement Protection: Qualifying students do not owe any tuition if they do not find a job after graduating. Terms & conditions apply.
There is only one tuition option for this live online course.
Payment Plan:
Upfront only
Total Cost:
$500
Additional Benefit:
Your paid Bootcamp Prep Live tuition will be subtracted from your initial deposit if you are accepted to our 16 Week Online Full-Time Bootcamp, under the Deferred Tuition payment plan. This does not reduce total tuition owed, but will reduce the total upfront deposit that is required.
As part of our commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive tech community, we offer a number of different scholarships at any given time. Check out our current offerings below.
Meta Access Scholarship
Details:
We have partnered with Meta to provide a scholarship for underrepresented communities in tech who are residents of the city of San Jose, California. The scholarship award amount will cover up to 50% of tuition for accepted candidates.
Timeframe:
Candidates must be accepted into one of App Academy's immersive programs.
Eligibility:
Candidates must identify as female or an underrepresented minority in technology (Black, Latino/Hispanic, or Native American/Alaskan Native), and also reside in San Jose, California.
You do not need to be a US citizen to enroll in any of App Academy’s courses. All international students are eligible for the Upfront Plan. However, to be eligible for the Deferred or ISA tuition plans, students must either be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States without needing a visa sponsorship for a duration that is longer than the job search eligibility period.
See these sections of our Tuition page for individual tuition plans offered by program:
Admission to every App Academy program and payment plan require these minimum criteria:
In addition to these minimum criteria, individual tuition plans may carry additional requirements:
Upfront and Hybrid Tuition: The Upfront and Hybrid tuition plans have no additional requirements above the minimums stated above.
Climb Credit Financing: In addition to the minimum requirements for App Academy, to utilize Climb Credit financing a student must:
Income Share Agreement (ISA): In addition to the minimum requirements, to qualify for the Income Share Agreement (ISA) plana student must:
Deferred Tuition: In addition to the minimum requirements, to qualify for the Deferred Tuition plan a student must:
The Deferred Tuition and Income Share Agreement (ISA) plans are very similar, but have a few key differences:
Under both tuition plans, students pay all of their program costs after they get hired and meet a minimum salary threshold.
The main difference is that under the Deferred Tuition plan students make a fixed monthly payment, whereas under the ISA the monthly payment is set at 15% of your monthly income. Both payment plans complete after 36 months.
See program specific information on the costs associated with these plans:
California residents may select from the Upfront, Climb Credit, Deferred Tuition, and Hybrid Tuition plans.
Students in California may not select the Income Share Agreement (ISA) plan. Instead, the Deferred Tuition plan offers a similar option for these residents.
There is no credit inquiry or income verification performed for the ISA.