Pricing + financing
$16,000 if you can pay upfront. $0 today if you can't.
Three financing paths. ISA for students who need flexibility. Loans for students who want predictable payments. Upfront for students who can pay. Job guarantee on every option.
Pay upfront
$16,000one-time
Best price. No future payments. Done.
- ✓$16,000 paid before bootcamp
- ✓Save vs. ISA + loan options
- ✓Available financing through partner lenders if needed (separately)
- ✓Full job guarantee included
- ✓Lifetime career services included
- ✓Alumni discount on second program
Most popular
Income Share Agreement
$0today, then 13% of salary for 36 months after
Most popular. Pay only when you're earning.
- ✓$0 upfront
- ✓13% of pre-tax salary for 36 months
- ✓Capped at $24,000 total
- ✓If you don't make $50K+, you don't pay
- ✓Job guarantee included
- ✓Lifetime career services included
Student loan
$400/month for 60 months
Predictable payments through partner lender.
- ✓$0 upfront
- ✓$400/month for 60 months
- ✓Total $24,000 (incl. interest)
- ✓Through Climb Credit or Skills Fund partners
- ✓Subject to credit approval
- ✓Job guarantee included
ISA — most-asked-about
How Income Share Agreement works
Pay nothing during bootcamp
$0 due during bootcamp. We absorb the cost upfront. Your only obligation: complete the bootcamp + actively job search.
Start payments after job
Pay 13% of pre-tax salary monthly, starting 30 days after first paycheck of $50K+ annual salary. If you make under $50K, you don’t pay.
Cap at $24,000
Total payments capped at $24,000. If 13% × 36 months exceeds $24K, you stop paying when you hit $24K. So highest earners pay slightly more than upfront tuition; lower earners pay less.
36 months, 24 months, or until cap
Payments end when: (a) 36 months total since first payment, OR (b) you hit the $24K cap, whichever comes first. Most students hit the cap by month 24-30.
Income definition
Pre-tax salary from any employment (including W-2, 1099, freelance). Self-employed income counted at gross. Doesn’t include investment income, gifts, or capital gains.
What if you lose your job?
Payments pause when you’re between jobs. Resume when you start a new $50K+ role. Total payment window is 84 months from graduation; after that, ISA terminates regardless of what’s been paid.
Why we offer ISA
Aligned incentives. We make money when you do. We have to deliver real outcomes for our business model to work. ISA forces us to maintain quality + actually place graduates.
Scholarships + access programs
Reducing financial barriers
Need-based scholarships
Up to $5,000 off tuition for income-eligible students. Eligibility: household income under $50,000. Must be approved during application process. Doesn’t affect ISA terms.
First-generation college students
Application fee waived. Priority application review. Mentorship match with first-gen college alumni. Specific support during bootcamp + job search.
Underrepresented in tech
$3,000 scholarships for women, BIPOC, and other underrepresented students in tech. Combined with industry partner sponsorships. Apply during application.
Veterans + military spouses
$2,000 scholarship + GI Bill eligibility (for some programs). MyCAA + WIOA partnerships. Full job guarantee + career services.
Bootcamp scholarships from companies
Partner companies (Stripe, Twilio, etc.) sponsor specific bootcamp seats. Often tied to company-specific job placement post-graduation. Apply for specific scholarships during application.
Pay-it-forward fund
Northpath alumni voluntarily contribute to scholarships for future students. Partial-tuition scholarships for need-based + identity-aligned students. Pool grows as alumni contribute.
Government + employer reimbursement
Other ways to pay
WIOA — workforce funding
Workforce Innovation + Opportunity Act. Federal funding for unemployed + underemployed workers seeking career change. Northpath is WIOA-approved partner. Apply through your local workforce development board.
Employer reimbursement
Many employers reimburse education for career development. Northpath fits typical reimbursement criteria. Letter of support + curriculum details available for your HR.
GI Bill (for military)
Some bootcamp programs eligible for GI Bill. Limited; check with our admissions team for specific program eligibility.
MyCAA (military spouses)
Up to $4,000 for spouses of active military. Northpath approved provider. Apply through MyCAA portal.
State workforce programs
Many states have additional workforce programs. Northpath approved in 24 states. Contact admissions for specific state programs.
Tax-deductible (sometimes)
Education for current or new career may be tax-deductible. Consult tax professional. Many graduates use tuition as deductible expense in their first year of new career.
Pricing questions
What people ask
- Depends on your situation. Pay upfront if you can — saves $8K vs. ISA. ISA if you can’t pay upfront — pay only when you earn. Loan if you want predictable monthly payments + ISA caps don’t fit. Talk to admissions for specific guidance.