Payments and Zero Percent Loan Information

Covering the Cost of Your Program

Cost
For the Google Career Certificate programs (IT Support, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, UX Design, and Project Management), programs cost $5,700.

Note: Your program cost may be lower than $5,700 if you receive sponsorship from an employer. *Cybersecurity program cost is an estimate and subject to change.

Payment Options

You can choose between:

Pay in Full Up Front: If you prefer to pay the entire program cost upfront, please send an email to success-sharing@meritamerica.org requesting to pay in full. Remember, payment must be received by the end of Week 4, before the start of Immersion.
$0 Down with a Zero Percent Loan from Ascent: Please complete your loan application by the end of Week 4 to progress to Immersions. You can learn more about the $0 Down With a Zero Percent Loan from Ascent at Ascent Funding.
What happens if I apply for an Ascent Zero Percent Loan and do not qualify?

If you apply for an Ascent Zero Percent Loan and do not qualify, are not sponsored by your employer, and cannot pay in full upfront, you can apply for the Opportunity for All Program, which will cover 100% of the cost for Merit America.