# Merit America Help Center

> Help center for Merit America

## About Merit America

- [What is Merit America?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5790613-what-is-merit-america.md)
- [Is Merit America a school?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6578302-is-merit-america-a-school.md)
- [Is Merit America real/legit?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691233-is-merit-america-real-legit.md)
- [How do I know this works?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691229-how-do-i-know-this-works.md)
- [If the education is from a third party, why Merit America?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6703115-if-the-education-is-from-a-third-party-why-merit-america.md)
- [Where does the training take place?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5690958-where-does-the-training-take-place.md)
- [Are you accredited?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691252-are-you-accredited.md)

## Applying to Merit America

- [What is the admissions process?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5791011-what-is-the-admissions-process.md)
- [Can I switch programs?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5690985-can-i-switch-programs.md)
- [Can I apply to more than one program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5746107-can-i-apply-to-more-than-one-program.md)
- [What if I enroll but need to push my start date?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10063617-what-if-i-enroll-but-need-to-push-my-start-date.md)
- [If I was not selected for the program, can I reapply?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6048042-if-i-was-not-selected-for-the-program-can-i-reapply.md)
- [Are the coaches qualified?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10365483-are-the-coaches-qualified.md)
- [I’ve applied but need to update my email and contact information?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9833295-i-ve-applied-but-need-to-update-my-email-and-contact-information.md)
- [If I complete a program, can I return to Merit America and complete a different one?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5746118-if-i-complete-a-program-can-i-return-to-merit-america-and-complete-a-different-one.md)
- [I was enrolled in a previous cohort but didn’t complete the program. Can I be readmitted?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10064789-i-was-enrolled-in-a-previous-cohort-but-didn-t-complete-the-program-can-i-be-readmitted.md)
- [I previously applied but didn’t complete the admissions process. Can I reactivate my application?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10063612-i-previously-applied-but-didn-t-complete-the-admissions-process-can-i-reactivate-my-application.md)
- [Where can I find information about upcoming enrollment periods, open houses, alumni panels, and other events?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10371197-where-can-i-find-information-about-upcoming-enrollment-periods-open-houses-alumni-panels-and-other-events.md)
- [When Does My Application Become Inactive?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11055812-when-does-my-application-become-inactive.md)
- [What are the eligibility requirements?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691231-what-are-the-eligibility-requirements.md)
- [Do I need a degree?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691236-do-i-need-a-degree.md)
- [Does Merit America accept international learners?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691275-does-merit-america-accept-international-learners.md)
- [Do I need a technical background to be successful?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691056-do-i-need-a-technical-background-to-be-successful.md)
- [What if I have an international Bachelor’s degree?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5968183-what-if-i-have-an-international-bachelor-s-degree.md)
- [What are the device requirements for the program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6047511-what-are-the-device-requirements-for-the-program.md)
- [What if I do not have a computer?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8536843-what-if-i-do-not-have-a-computer.md)
- [Do you provide laptops?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6047508-do-you-provide-laptops.md)
- [How can I get a laptop from the Admissions Computer Access Program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9823608-how-can-i-get-a-laptop-from-the-admissions-computer-access-program.md)
- [What happens if I’m not approved for the loan?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9823621-what-happens-if-i-m-not-approved-for-the-loan.md)
- [What should I do if my laptop breaks or malfunctions?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9823624-what-should-i-do-if-my-laptop-breaks-or-malfunctions.md)

## Our Programs

- [Is the program virtual?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691262-is-the-program-virtual.md)
- [What is the time commitment?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691259-what-is-the-time-commitment.md)
- [Is this program demanding?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6629672-is-this-program-demanding.md)
- [Can I receive college credits for completing Merit America's program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6949817-can-i-receive-college-credits-for-completing-merit-america-s-program.md)
- [How often am I required to meet with my career coach?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6047494-how-often-am-i-required-to-meet-with-my-career-coach.md)
- [Is career coaching included in the program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10365455-is-career-coaching-included-in-the-program.md)
- [How does Merit America use AI in its programs?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10514252-how-does-merit-america-use-ai-in-its-programs.md)
- [Will Merit America’s program still be relevant as AI technology evolves?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10514278-will-merit-america-s-program-still-be-relevant-as-ai-technology-evolves.md)
- [What does the IT Support program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5807456-what-does-the-it-support-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the IT Support program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691261-how-long-is-the-it-support-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the IT Support Program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5746144-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-it-support-program.md)
- [What does the Data Analytics program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5807491-what-does-the-data-analytics-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the Data Analytics program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5702243-how-long-is-the-data-analytics-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the Data Analytics Program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5746210-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-data-analytics-program.md)
- [What does the UX Design program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6936539-what-does-the-ux-design-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the UX Design program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6937025-how-long-is-the-ux-design-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the UX Design Program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6937134-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-ux-design-program.md)
- [What does the Cybersecurity program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8582532-what-does-the-cybersecurity-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the Cybersecurity program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8582535-how-long-is-the-cybersecurity-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the Cybersecurity program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8582536-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-cybersecurity-program.md)
- [What does the Project Management program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8582540-what-does-the-project-management-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the Project Management program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8582541-how-long-is-the-project-management-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the Project Management program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8582544-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-project-management-program.md)
- [What does the Human Resources program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10305306-what-does-the-human-resources-program-cover.md)
- [What certification will I earn after completing the Human Resources program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10305323-what-certification-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-human-resources-program.md)
- [How long is the Human Resources program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10305315-how-long-is-the-human-resources-program.md)
- [How long is the Supply Chain Planning program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11780258-how-long-is-the-supply-chain-planning-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the Supply Chain Planning program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11780261-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-supply-chain-planning-program.md)
- [What does the Supply Chain Planning program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11780267-what-does-the-supply-chain-planning-program-cover.md)
- [What does the Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/13296755-what-does-the-semiconductor-advanced-manufacturing-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/13296907-how-long-is-the-semiconductor-advanced-manufacturing-program.md)
- [What credential will I earn after completing the Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/13296952-what-credential-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-semiconductor-advanced-manufacturing-program.md)
- [How long is the Operations+ program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14498428-how-long-is-the-operations-program.md)
- [What does the Operations+ program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14498438-what-does-the-operations-program-cover.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the Operations+ program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14498449-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-operations-program.md)
- [What does the Workplace AI Essentials program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/13311484-what-does-the-workplace-ai-essentials-program-cover.md)
- [How long is the Workplace AI Essentials program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/13311509-how-long-is-the-workplace-ai-essentials-program.md)
- [What credential will I earn after completing the Workplace AI Essentials program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/13311514-what-credential-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-workplace-ai-essentials-program.md)
- [How long is the Career Readiness Essentials program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14498534-how-long-is-the-career-readiness-essentials-program.md)
- [What certificate will I earn after completing the Career Readiness Essentials program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14498549-what-certificate-will-i-earn-after-completing-the-career-readiness-essentials-program.md)
- [What does the Career Readiness Essentials program cover?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14498555-what-does-the-career-readiness-essentials-program-cover.md)

## Job Search Support

- [What is the average salary for your placed learners?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5690934-what-is-the-average-salary-for-your-placed-learners.md)
- [Does Merit America guarantee job placement?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691243-does-merit-america-guarantee-job-placement.md)
- [Do I have to take a job in the tech industry?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6629687-do-i-have-to-take-a-job-in-the-tech-industry.md)
- [Can I take a job that pays less than $40K?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6629680-can-i-take-a-job-that-pays-less-than-40k.md)
- [Can I get a remote job after completing this program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691270-can-i-get-a-remote-job-after-completing-this-program.md)
- [Do I have to take the first job offer I get?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6629676-do-i-have-to-take-the-first-job-offer-i-get.md)

## Covering the Program Cost

- [How much does Merit America cost?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691241-how-much-does-merit-america-cost.md)
- [When do I start paying for the program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10058443-when-do-i-start-paying-for-the-program.md)
- [What are the ways I can cover my costs for my Merit America program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5690954-what-are-the-ways-i-can-cover-my-costs-for-my-merit-america-program.md)
- [What's included in the cost?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9845103-what-s-included-in-the-cost.md)
- [What happens if I decide the program isn’t right for me?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9845109-what-happens-if-i-decide-the-program-isn-t-right-for-me.md)
- [How do I opt out of the program if I decide it's not for me?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9845112-how-do-i-opt-out-of-the-program-if-i-decide-it-s-not-for-me.md)
- [What should I do if I have more questions about payment?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6703053-what-should-i-do-if-i-have-more-questions-about-payment.md)
- [What happens if I finalize payment for my cohort and then re-enroll?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/15879976-what-happens-if-i-finalize-payment-for-my-cohort-and-then-re-enroll.md)
- [What is Ascent's Zero Percent Loan?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10058221-what-is-ascent-s-zero-percent-loan.md)
- [What if I take a loan, withdraw, and then want to re-enroll?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6934307-what-if-i-take-a-loan-withdraw-and-then-want-to-re-enroll.md)
- [What is the interest rate?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691282-what-is-the-interest-rate.md)
- [Still have questions about Ascent's Zero Percent Loan?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/6703168-still-have-questions-about-ascent-s-zero-percent-loan.md)
- [Which organization originates the Ascent Zero Percent Loan and how can I get in touch with them?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/14982184-which-organization-originates-the-ascent-zero-percent-loan-and-how-can-i-get-in-touch-with-them.md)
- [Which organization services the loan, and how can I get in touch with them?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/15084001-which-organization-services-the-loan-and-how-can-i-get-in-touch-with-them.md)
- [When does repayment start? How can I defer payments?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/15084121-when-does-repayment-start-how-can-i-defer-payments.md)
- [How to find your Ascent Zero Percent Loan Unique link](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11591592-how-to-find-your-ascent-zero-percent-loan-unique-link.md)
- [How much are my monthly payments?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/15086820-how-much-are-my-monthly-payments.md)
- [Can I sign a second Zero Percent Loan?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/15086843-can-i-sign-a-second-zero-percent-loan.md)
- [What is Opportunity for All?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8700360-what-is-opportunity-for-all.md)
- [Who qualifies for the Opportunity for All program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8700367-who-qualifies-for-the-opportunity-for-all-program.md)
- [Will I automatically be covered by the Opportunity for All program if I do not qualify for the loan?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8700371-will-i-automatically-be-covered-by-the-opportunity-for-all-program-if-i-do-not-qualify-for-the-loan.md)
- [I don’t think I will qualify for Ascent’s Zero Percent Loan. Can I just skip the loan process entirely and just apply for the Opportunity for All program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8700372-i-don-t-think-i-will-qualify-for-ascent-s-zero-percent-loan-can-i-just-skip-the-loan-process-entirely-and-just-apply-for-the-opportunity-for-all-program.md)
- [If I don’t qualify for Ascent’s Zero Percent Loan based on citizenship or visa requirements, can the program cover my cost?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8700368-if-i-don-t-qualify-for-ascent-s-zero-percent-loan-based-on-citizenship-or-visa-requirements-can-the-program-cover-my-cost.md)
- [How many spots are there to qualify for the Opportunity for All program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/8700363-how-many-spots-are-there-to-qualify-for-the-opportunity-for-all-program.md)
- [How do I pay in full up front?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10058486-how-do-i-pay-in-full-up-front.md)
- [How do I know if I paid in full up front?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10058495-how-do-i-know-if-i-paid-in-full-up-front.md)
- [Can I set up multiple payments?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10058509-can-i-set-up-multiple-payments.md)

## Contact us

- [I have more questions. Can I speak to someone at Merit America?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/5691271-i-have-more-questions-can-i-speak-to-someone-at-merit-america.md)
- [I got a text or an email from the co-CEOs. Is this real, or a scam?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/7042687-i-got-a-text-or-an-email-from-the-co-ceos-is-this-real-or-a-scam.md)

## Community

- [Explore Common Job Training Questions](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9998843-explore-common-job-training-questions.md): Learn how we provide accessible, high-quality job training to help you secure competitive careers without four-year degrees.
- [View Cost and What's Included](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9998887-view-cost-and-what-s-included.md): Discover Merit America's costs, what's included, and how our accessible programs let you invest in your future risk-free.
- [Get Started On Your Application](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/9998777-get-started-on-your-application.md): Explore the Merit America admissions process. Find FAQs answered by our team!
- [Merit America Program Reviews, Testimonials & Stories](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10088460-merit-america-program-reviews-testimonials-stories.md)
- [What You Need to Know About the Merit America Guarantee](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10366333-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-merit-america-guarantee.md)
- [Do I Really Need a Career Coach? What You Should Know](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10366342-do-i-really-need-a-career-coach-what-you-should-know.md)

## Get Started After Application

- [How long does it take to be accepted into the program?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10002524-how-long-does-it-take-to-be-accepted-into-the-program.md)
- [I‘ve already applied and selected a career track, but now I want to change it. Can I still switch?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10002568-i-ve-already-applied-and-selected-a-career-track-but-now-i-want-to-change-it-can-i-still-switch.md)
- [When will I receive program start information?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10002575-when-will-i-receive-program-start-information.md)
- [When will I meet my Career Coach?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10002581-when-will-i-meet-my-career-coach.md)
- [I've recently been accepted and confirmed my admission, but I still have questions. What should I do?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10042563-i-ve-recently-been-accepted-and-confirmed-my-admission-but-i-still-have-questions-what-should-i-do.md)
- [What do I need to do during my enrollment period?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11403573-what-do-i-need-to-do-during-my-enrollment-period.md)
- [Can I defer to a later enrollment period?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11403584-can-i-defer-to-a-later-enrollment-period.md)
- [Does Merit America offer accommodations for learners with disabilities?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10453529-does-merit-america-offer-accommodations-for-learners-with-disabilities.md)
- [Does Merit America require medical documentation to approve accommodations?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10453536-does-merit-america-require-medical-documentation-to-approve-accommodations.md)
- [When can I request accommodations?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10453549-when-can-i-request-accommodations.md)
- [What if I get sick but don’t have a disability diagnosis? Can I request accommodations?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10453540-what-if-i-get-sick-but-don-t-have-a-disability-diagnosis-can-i-request-accommodations.md)
- [Who should I contact if I have questions about accommodations?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10453542-who-should-i-contact-if-i-have-questions-about-accommodations.md)
- [What ASL support does Merit America offer?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11478329-what-asl-support-does-merit-america-offer.md)
- [How can I request ASL interpretation or update my support?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11478345-how-can-i-request-asl-interpretation-or-update-my-support.md)

## Program Resources

- [How do I join the Merit America Slack workspace?](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10539825-how-do-i-join-the-merit-america-slack-workspace.md)
- [Getting started with Coursera](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11586518-getting-started-with-coursera.md)
- [How To Manage Your Email And Contact Information](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10002600-how-to-manage-your-email-and-contact-information.md)
- [How To Reset Your Account Password](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/10002612-how-to-reset-your-account-password.md)
- [How to update your job preferences](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11591449-how-to-update-your-job-preferences.md)
- [How to select or change your squad](https://help.meritamerica.org/en/articles/11591518-how-to-select-or-change-your-squad.md)