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Tuition and Financing Options
How to Pay for Coding Bootcamp at App Academy
With our success-based tuition model, we aim to make high-quality coding education more accessible to aspiring Software Engineers, no matter their financial situation. For each of our programs there are a number of different ways to cover your coding bootcamp tuition.
NEW PRICING:
We've just reduced the price for our online immersive bootcamps by -$6,000 when you select the Upfront or Climb Credit Financing plan. See details for each program: Online, Full-Time and Online, Part-Time.
We've just reduced the price for our online immersive bootcamps by -$6,000 when you select the Upfront or Climb Credit Financing plan. See details for each program: Online, Full-Time and Online, Part-Time.
Find the tuition plan that’s right for you
Whether you’re in a position to pay for coding bootcamp tuition with savings, or you need to defer payments until after you get a job as a Software Engineer, we have you covered.
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Upfront Plan
Under our Upfront Plan, you will pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your chosen program. This option provides the largest discounts to attend App Academy.
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Climb Credit Financing
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.
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Income Share Agreement (ISA)
Under our 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 for your program - whichever comes first. This plan is not available to California residents.
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Hybrid Plan
Under our Hybrid payment plan, you'll owe a portion of your tuition upfront and a portion of the tuition once you're hired.
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Deferred Plan
Under our 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 and New York residents.
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Tuition Offers and Discounts
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 campus-based, full-time programs 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 one of our campus-based, full-time programs 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.
Which programs is this discount available for?
Campus-based Software Engineering Programs only:
• New York: Full-Time Software Engineering Track
• San Francisco: Full-Time Software Engineering Program
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.
Online, Full-Time Coding Bootcamp Tuition Plans
As a student in our 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.
Upfront Plan for the Online, Full-Time Program
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$20,000
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $20,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $20,000
Climb Credit Financing for the Online, Full-Time Program
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
ISA for the Online, Full-Time Program
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+ 15% of salary for 3 years (not to exceed $31,000)
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= 15% of salary for 3 years (not to exceed $31,000)
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $0
Deferred Plan for the Online, Full-Time Program
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+$31,000
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $31,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $0
Online, Part-Time Coding Bootcamp Tuition Plans
As a student in our 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.
Upfront Plan for the Online, Part-Time Program
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$22,000
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $22,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $22,000
Climb Credit Financing for the Online, Part-Time Program
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
ISA for the Online, Part-Time Program
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 Part-Time Online Software Engineering 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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+ 15% of salary for 3 years (not to exceed $36,000)
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= 15% of salary for 3 years (not to exceed $36,000)
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $0
Deferred Plan for the Online, Part-Time Program
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 Part-Time Online Software Engineering 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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+$36,000
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $36,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $0
Campus-based, Full-Time Coding Bootcamp Tuition Plans
As a student in one of our campus-based, full-time programs (New York: Full-Time Software Engineering Track or San Francisco: Full-Time Software Engineering Program), you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four different payment options. Dive into details for each option by selecting the tabs below.
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.
Upfront Plan for our Campus-based, Full-Time Programs
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$17,000
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due After Job Placement
+$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $17,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $17,000
Climb Credit Financing for our Campus-based, Full-Time Programs
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
Deferred Plan for our Campus-based, Full-Time Programs
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$3,000
Tuition Due via Monthly Payments
after Job Placement
after Job Placement
+$25,000
Tuition Due If Not Placed
Deposit Refund
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $28,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $0
Hybrid Plan for our Campus-based, Full-Time Programs
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.
Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$9,000
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
+$0
Tuition Due via Monthly Payments after Job Placement
+$14,000
Tuition Due If Not Placed
+$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
= $23,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
= $9,000
Paying for Bootcamp Prep (in-person)
There is only one tuition option for our Bootcamp Prep in-person class offered in San Francisco and New York.
Total Cost:
$500
Payment Plan:
Upfront only
Additional Benefit:
Your paid Bootcamp Prep tuition will be subtracted from your initial deposit if you are accepted to one of our campus-based full-time programs or our online part-time program under the Deferred Plan. This does not reduce total tuition owed, but will reduce the total upfront deposit that is required.
Paying for Bootcamp Prep Online
There are three program tiers available for Bootcamp Prep Online: Standard, Plus and Premium. Each tier has its own cost and features different levels of support.
Total Cost:
Standard: $995
Plus: $1,795
Premium: $3,795
New York residents are not eligible for the ‘Standard’ or ‘Premium’ levels and must select ‘Plus’ if enrolling in Bootcamp Prep Online.
Payment Plan:
Upfront Plan only
Additional Benefit:
Your paid Bootcamp Prep Online tuition will be subtracted from your initial deposit if you are accepted to one of our campus-based full-time programs or our online part-time program under the Deferred Plan. This does not reduce total tuition owed, but will reduce the total upfront deposit that is required.
Are you eligible for any of our scholarships?
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 Online or San Francisco campus-based 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.
FAQs
Questions, concerns or something else?
Do I need to be a US citizen to be a student? Are international students eligible for tuition plans?
What tuition plans are available for each program?
What are the eligibility requirements for the different payment plans?
How does the Deferred Plan differ from the Income Share Agreement (ISA)?
I live in New York or California. What tuition plans am I eligible for?
Does App Academy perform a credit check for the ISA?
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