Merit America does not accept financial aid for our programs.
Our programs have no upfront cost. If you choose Ascent Funding’s Zero Percent Loan, you won't make any payments until three months after completing or exiting your program and earning an annual income of $40,000 or more. Once you start repaying, you’ll make monthly payments without interest, and you can defer payments if you become unemployed. Please note you will have to contact Launch Servicing (the loan servicer) directly regarding deferring your payments. They can be reached at 1-877-209-5297 or https://ascentfunding.launchservicing.com/.
We are committed to helping you transition from low-wage jobs to rewarding careers, and we don’t want cost to be a barrier.
If upfront sponsorship, Ascent’s Zero Percent Loan, and direct payment are not options for you, we also offer the Opportunity for All program. This program covers 100% of the cost if you’re unable to access other payment options due to debt or collections.