Tuition and Financing Options

How to Pay for Coding Bootcamp at App Academy

With our various tuition options, 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.

Limited Time, Back-to-School Discount:
Get $2,000 Off Your Tuition

This offer is open to all prospective App Academy students and applicable to all four of our payment plans. You can take advantage of this discount when you enroll in one of our remaining 2024 coding bootcamps by September 16, 2024.

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.

Find the tuition plan that’s right for you

Claim your $2,000 Back-to-School Discount when you enroll by September 16, 2024. Open to all prospective students and applicable to all payment plans.

Whether you’re in a position to pay for coding bootcamp tuition with savings, or you need to defer payments until after you graduate, we have you covered.

Upfront Tuition

With our Upfront Tuition plan, you will pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your chosen program. In many cases, this is the most cost-effective payment option.

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Month-to-Month Tuition

With our Month-to-Month Tuition plan, you will pay a monthly installment throughout your chosen bootcamps' length - 6 months for our Full-Time Coding Bootcamp and 12 months for our Part-Time Coding Bootcamp.

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Deferred Tuition

With our Deferred Tuition plan, powered by Climb Credit, you will make monthly payments (principal + interest) towards your tuition, beginning 18 months after you start your bootcamp.

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Financed Tuition

With our Financed Tuition plan, powered by Climb Credit, you will make low monthly interest-only payments towards your tuition for the first 18 months when you start your bootcamp, then make monthly combined  payments (principal + interest) thereafter.

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Full-Time Coding Bootcamp Tuition Plans

As a student in our Full-Time Coding Bootcamp, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four different payment options. Dive into details for each option by selecting the tabs below.

Enroll by September 16, 2024 and receive our $2,000 Back-to-School Discount.

Payment Options:

Plan ComparisonUpfront TuitionMonth-to-Month TuitionDeferred TuitionFinanced Tuition
Total Program Cost

$20,000 $18,000
(available through 9/16)

$23,150 $21,150 (available through 9/16)

$23,150 + Interest $21,150 + Interest (available through 9/16)

$23,150 + Interest $21,150 + Interest (available through 9/16)

Amount Paid Upfront$20,000$3,858$0$0
Monthly PaymentsNoYesYesYes
Monthly Payments Amount-$3,858

Interest + Principal: $927-$1,174*

Interest Only:
$198 - $421*
Interest + Principal:
$782 - $913*

Payment Term-6 Months (Includes amount paid upfront)

Interest + Principal:
36 Months*

Interest Only:
Months 1-18*
Interest + Principal:
Months 19-54*

Monthly Payments Start-Once you've started class

Interest + Principal:
18 months after you start class

Interest Only: Once you've started class (Month 1)
Interest + Principal: Once your interest-only payments are complete (Month 19)

Availability

U.S. Residents
(Citizenship and permanent residency not required)

U.S. Residents
(Citizenship and permanent residency not required)

U.S. Residents (Except Maine)U.S. Residents (Except Maine)
Soft Credit Check^NoNoYesYes
Placement Protection†NoNoYesYes

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.
^Submitting an application to Climb will not impact your credit score. Climb will perform a hard credit pull upon loan acceptance.
†Placement Protection: Qualifying grads will be granted partial or full Tuition Forgiveness. Terms and conditions apply.

Powered by Climb Credit

Upfront Tuition for the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview:
With the Upfront Plan, you will pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your program.

Total Program Cost:
$20,000 $18,000 (available through 9/16)

Why choose Upfront Tuition? 
• Offers the highest discounts to attend App Academy
• Credit check not required
• Available to those that are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$20,000
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$20,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$20,000

Month-to-Month Tuition for the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview:
With our Month-to-Month Tuition plan, you will pay a monthly installment throughout your chosen bootcamp's length - 6 months for our Full-Time Coding Bootcamp.

Monthly Payments:
$3,858.33 (6 Months - Includes amount paid upfront)

Total Program Cost:
$23,150 $21,150 (available through 9/16)

Why choose Month-to-Month Tuition? 
• Most flexible option
• Credit check not required
• You don't have to take out a loan or pay the full tuition amount upfront
• Available to those that are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$3,858
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$23,150
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$23,150

Deferred Tuition for the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview
With our Deferred Tuition plan, powered by Climb Credit, you will make monthly payments (principal + interest) towards your tuition, beginning 18 months after you start your bootcamp.

Estimated Monthly Payment Range:
$927-$1,174*

Total Program Cost:
$23,150 + interest* $21,150 + Interest* (available through 9/16)

Why choose Deferred Tuition:
• Placement Protection is included
• You don't have to start making payments until after you graduate
• No prepayment penalties

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$23,150 + Interest*
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$0

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.

Financed Tuition for the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview
With our Financed Tuition plan, powered by Climb Credit, you will make low monthly interest-only payments towards your tuition for the first 18 months when you start your bootcamp, then make monthly combined  payments (principal + interest) thereafter.

Interest-Only Monthly Payment Range (Months 1-18):
$198 - $421*

Interest + Principal Monthly Payment Range (Months 19-54):
$782 - $913*

Total Program Cost:
$23,150 + interest* $21,150 + Interest* (available through 9/16)

Why choose Financed Tuition:
Placement Protection is included
• You can start making progress towards paying off your loan, with low monthly interest-only payments, as soon as you start your bootcamp.

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$23,150 + Interest*
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$0

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.

Part-Time Coding Bootcamp Tuition Plans

As a student in our Part-Time Coding Bootcamp, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four different payment options. Dive into details for each option by selecting the tabs below.

Enroll by September 16, 2024 and receive our $2,000 Back-to-School Discount.

Payment Options:

Plan ComparisonUpfront TuitionMonth-to-Month TuitionDeferred TuitionFinanced Tuition
Total Program Cost

$22,000  $20,000
(available through 9/16)

$25,710 $23,710
(available through 9/16)

 $25,710 + Interest $23,710 + Interest (available through 9/16)

$25,710 + Interest $23,710 + Interest (available through 9/16)

Amount Paid Upfront$22,000$2,143$0$0
Monthly PaymentsNoYesYesYes
Monthly Payments Amount-$2,143

Interest + Principal: $1,001-$1,304*

Interest Only:
$220 - $468*
Interest + Principal:
$868 - $1,014*

Payment Term-12 Months (Includes amount paid upfront)

Interest + Principal:
36 Months*

Interest Only:
Months 1-18*
Interest + Principal:
Months 19-54*

Monthly Payments Start-Once you've started class

Interest + Principal:
18 months after you start class

Interest Only: Once you've started class (Month 1)
Interest + Principal: Once your interest-only payments are complete (Month 19)

Availability

U.S. Residents
(Citizenship and permanent residency not required)

U.S. Residents
(Citizenship and permanent residency not required)

U.S. Residents (Except Maine)U.S. Residents (Except Maine)
Soft Credit Check^NoNoYesYes
Placement Protection†NoNoYesYes

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.
^Submitting an application to Climb will not impact your credit score. Climb will perform a hard credit pull upon loan acceptance.
†Placement Protection: Qualifying grads will be granted partial or full Tuition Forgiveness. Terms and conditions apply.

Powered by Climb Credit

Upfront Tuition for the Part-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview:
With our Upfront Tuition plan, you will pay the full tuition amount, in two separate payments, prior to starting your bootcamp.

Total Program Cost:
$22,000 $20,000 (available through 9/16)

Why choose Upfront Tuition? 
• Offers the highest discounts to attend App Academy
• Credit check not required
• Available to those that are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$22,000
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$22,000
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$22,000

Month-to-Month Tuition for the Part-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview:
With our Month-to-Month Tuition plan, you will pay a monthly installment throughout your chosen bootcamp's length - 12 months for our Part-Time Coding Bootcamp.

Monthly Payments:
$2,142.50 (12 Months - Includes amount paid upfront)

Total Program Cost:
$25,710 $23,710 (available through 9/16)

Why choose Month-to-Month Tuition? 
• Most flexible option
• Credit check not required
• You don't have to take out a loan or pay the full tuition amount upfront
• Available to those that are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$2,143
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Tuition Due If Not Placed
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$25,710
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$25,710

Deferred Tuition for the Part-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview:
With our Deferred Tuition plan, powered by Climb Credit, you will make monthly payments (principal + interest) towards your tuition, beginning 18 months after you start your bootcamp.

Estimated Monthly Payment Range:
$1,001-$1,304*

Total Program Cost:
$25,710 + interest* $23,710 + Interest* (available through 9/16)

Why choose Deferred Tuition:
• Placement Protection is included
• You don't have to start making payments until after you graduate

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$25,710 + Interest*
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$0

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.

Financed Tuition for the Part-Time Coding Bootcamp

Plan Overview:
With our Financed Tuition plan, powered by Climb Credit, you will make low monthly interest-only payments towards your tuition for the first 18 months when you start your bootcamp, then make monthly combined payments (principal + interest) thereafter.

Interest-Only Monthly Payment Range (Months 1-18):
$220 - $468*

Interest + Principal Monthly Payment Range (Months 19-54):
$868 - $1,014*

Total Program Cost:
$25,710 + interest* $23,710 + Interest* (available through 9/16)

Why choose Financed Tuition:
• Placement Protection is included
• You can start making progress towards paying off your loan, with low monthly interest-only payments, as soon as you start your bootcamp.

Tuition Due Upon Enrollment
$0
Deposit Due Upon Enrollment (Refundable)
$0
Total Program Cost (If Placed)
$25,710 + Interest*
Total Program Cost (If Not Placed)
$0

*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.

What is Placement Protection?

Placement Protection is offered as part of our tuition plans that are powered by Climb Credit (Deferred Tuition and Financed Tuition), providing App Academy grads with:

Full Tuition Forgiveness (100%)

If they are not placed in a full-time position earning $50,000+ within 36 months of graduation.

Partial Tuition Forgiveness (30%)

If they are placed in a full-time position earning $50,000+ in the 25-36 month time frame after graduation.

Partial Tuition Forgiveness (20%)

If they are placed in in a full-time position within 24 months of graduation where their first year compensation is between $50,000 and $60,000.

Tuition Offers and Scholarships

The following offers and scholarships are aimed at breaking down access barriers and helping to nurture our next wave of all-star Software Engineers!

Inspiration Scholarship

Get $1,000 off your tuition upon your enrollment in one of our coding bootcamps when one of our alumni refers you to App Academy (a/A).  

Eligibility: Open to all prospective learners who have not yet enrolled in an a/A coding bootcamp. Applicable to all payment plan options.  

How to receive the scholarship: 

• If you haven’t applied to a/A: 
1) Complete an application to one of our coding bootcamps.
Important Note: For the ‘How did you hear about us?’ question, please select Alumni as your answer, and then enter the First and Last Name of the Alumni who is referring you when prompted.
2) Complete the Admissions Process. 
3) Once you have been accepted, have selected a payment plan and are ready to enroll, the Inspiration Scholarship ($1,000) will be deducted from your total tuition cost.  

• If you have applied to a/A: 
1) Please reach out to your Admissions Specialist and provide them with the First and Last Name of the Alumni who is referring you.
2) Complete the Admissions Process. 
3) Once you have been accepted, have selected a payment plan and are ready to enroll, the Inspiration Scholarship ($1,000) will be deducted from your total tuition cost.  

Timeframe: Prospective learners must complete the applicable steps outlined in the description above and enroll in an a/A coding bootcamp by December 31, 2024 in order to claim the scholarship. 

( If you haven't already. If you have, simply reach out to your Admissions Specialist 😉 )

Inspiration Scholarship

Get $1,000 off your tuition upon your enrollment in one of our coding bootcamps when one of our alumni refers you to App Academy (a/A).  

Eligibility: Open to all prospective learners who have not yet enrolled in an a/A coding bootcamp. Applicable to all payment plan options.  

How to receive the scholarship: 

• If you haven’t applied to a/A: 
1) Complete an application to one of our coding bootcamps.
Important Note: For the ‘How did you hear about us?’ question, please select Alumni as your answer, and then enter the First and Last Name of the Alumni who is referring you when prompted.
2) Complete the Admissions Process. 
3) Once you have been accepted, have selected a payment plan and are ready to enroll, the Inspiration Scholarship ($1,000) will be deducted from your total tuition cost.  

• If you have applied to a/A: 
1) Please reach out to your Admissions Specialist and provide them with the First and Last Name of the Alumni who is referring you.
2) Complete the Admissions Process. 
3) Once you have been accepted, have selected a payment plan and are ready to enroll, the Inspiration Scholarship ($1,000) will be deducted from your total tuition cost.  

Timeframe: Prospective learners must complete the applicable steps outlined in the description above and enroll in an a/A coding bootcamp by December 31, 2024 in order to claim the scholarship. 

( If you haven't already. If you have, simply reach out to your Admissions Specialist 😉 )

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