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• Does Flatiron School offer Scholarships?

  In 2025, we favored lowering our prices from $17,900 to as low as $14,900 to create greater accessibility for all students, rather than focusing on funding scholarships. Currently, we do not have active scholarships for our certificate programs. When you enroll in an Immersive program, you're invited to apply to the Bletchley Fellowship, a nonprofit that works alongside Flatiron School and employers to enable our work-integrated education model. Fellows receive a Bletchley Scholarship, appliedFew readers

• Does Flatiron have a physical campus or offer in-person tours?

  No. All Flatiron School programs are 100% online. We do not operate physical campuses in Denver, New York, or anywhere else, and we do not offer in-person campus tours or consultations. To get a feel for the program, you can book a virtual info session with our admissions team here: https://calendly.com/flatiron-school/admissions-info-session?a1=FlatironFew readers

• Does Flatiron School accept the GI Bill or VA benefits?

  Flatiron School is not an accredited institution and cannot accept any form of the GI Bill, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Because our programs are 100% online with no campus housing, MHA (Monthly Housing Allowance) does not apply. We do accept VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment) benefits, which have covered full tuition for many of our Veteran students. If you're a Veteran, the Apprenticeship program is another pathway that offsets cost through earned income without using veteran benefitFew readers

• When do cohort application deadlines close?

  New cohorts begin on the first Monday of each month. Application deadlines close before the cohort start date to allow time for processing, financing setup, and onboarding. If a cohort start date is no longer visible on the application page, its deadline has passed. If you miss a deadline, our admissions team can register you for the next available cohort. Contact admissions@flatironschool.com or book a call at https://calendly.com/flatiron-school/admissiFew readers

• Does Flatiron partner with universities?

  Yes. Flatiron School partners with universities to deliver our programs to more students. Contact admissions@flatironschool.com to discuss options. For more information.Few readers

• What programs does Flatiron School currently offer?

  Flatiron School offers two types of programs, all 100% online: Certificate Programs Self-paced learning with mentor support. Available in full-time (15 weeks) or part-time (45 weeks) pacing: Software Engineering Certificate Cybersecurity Certificate AI and Data Science Certificate Work-Integrated Programs Earn income while you learn through a paid apprenticeship: AI Engineering Immersive (18 months, or 14 months accelerated for candidates with software engineering experience) WFew readers

• Does Flatiron sponsor student visas?

  No. Flatiron School does not sponsor student visas (F-1 or otherwise) and does not provide OPT or CPT support. Because all programs are 100% online, students do not need to relocate to the United States. Green card holders and U.S. residents are eligible to apply. International students located in one of our approved countries (see geographic eligibility) can participate remotely. If you're studying in the U.S. on another visa type, please consult with an immigration professional about your specFew readers

• What is the CCAT assessment?

  After submitting your application, you'll be asked to complete a short cognitive assessment through OnDemand Assessment. It takes about 15 minutes, requires no studying or technical knowledge, and helps us understand how you learn and problem-solve. You have unlimited attempts. If your link isn't working or you need it resent, contact admissions@flatironschool.com. Tips for passing the assessment are available on our blog at https://flatironschool.com/bloFew readers

• Where can I enroll from? (Geographic eligibility)

  Flatiron School programs are available to students physically located in approved countries and regions: United States United Kingdom Australia Germany Japan India South Africa Guam Select Canadian provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Yukon You must be physically located in one of these regions to enroll and participate. We do not sponsor student visas. If you're unsure whether your location qualifies, please contact admissions@flatiFew readers

• What platform does Flatiron School use?

  Flatiron School uses two systems. Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) where the curriculum is hosted. Genius is the Student Information System (SIS) where your documents are stored, including your Enrollment Agreement, Certificate of Completion, and a link to access Canvas. You will be granted access to both once you are enrolled.Few readers

• Does Flatiron offer enterprise or corporate training?

  Yes. Flatiron School partners with enterprises to recruit, onboard, and upskill tech talent at scale. Our enterprise offerings include customizable programs in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and AI. For partnership inquiries or bulk enrollment (training groups of employees), visit https://flatironschool.com/enterprise/ or share your contact details with our admissions team and we'll route you to the enterprise team.Few readers

• How do I apply for the Work-Integrated Apprenticeship?

  The Work-Integrated Apprenticeship has its own application process, separate from certificate enrollment: Submit your application at https://flatironschool.com/apply/ Complete a behavioral interview (~30 minutes) with our recruiter to talk through your motivations and fit Complete a short aptitude assessment (~15 minutes) — no studying or technical knowledge required, unlimited attempts If you're applying to the Accelerated track, completeFew readers

• What do live sessions look like for full-time vs part-time?

  All programs include live sessions with your industry mentor, as well as asynchronous self-study. Full-time: Live sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET, 90 minutes each (3 hours/week live, 37 hours independent). Module projects are due Saturdays at midnight ET. Part-time: Live sessions on Wednesdays, 1 hour per session (1 hour/week live, 12 hours independent). Module projects due Saturdays at midnight. Your mentor is also available outside scheduled sessions via Discord and emFew readers

• What are Flatiron's financing and payment options?

  Flatiron School is not an accredited institution, so we do not accept federal student loans, FAFSA, or the GI Bill. We also do not offer income share agreements (ISAs) or price matching with other programs. We do offer several financing options: Pay upfront (certificate discount available): as low as $9,900 Pay as You Study: installment payments during the program Study Now, Pay Later: begin payments during the program with extended repayment through an Ed Aid loan (24 months,Few readers

• When does the apprenticeship start — Day 1 or Month 5?

  It depends on which track you're in. Accelerated (14 months): Your apprenticeship starts Day 1, alongside your coursework. This track is built for engineers with production coding experience, so you're ready to contribute from the start. Immersive (18 months): Your apprenticeship starts in Month 5. The first four months are dedicated to building the engineering foundation you'll need, then you transition into ~20 hours/week of coursework plus ~20 hours/week of apprenticeshipFew readers

• Should I do a Certificate program or a Work-Integrated Immersive?

  Both pathways teach you the same skills and award the same professional certificate. The difference is how you pay for it and how you learn. Certificate programs are self-paced study with mentor support, in full-time (15 weeks) or part-time (45 weeks) pacing. You pay tuition (as low as $9,900 upfront) and build a portfolio of projects. This is the right path if you want a focused learning sprint and plan to job-search after you finish. Work-Integrated Immersives combine coursework wiFew readers

• Who can apply to Flatiron School?

  Our programs are open to learners who meet these baseline requirements: 18 years or older High school diploma or equivalent English proficiency (all instruction is in English) Physically located in one of our approved countries or regions That's the floor for applying. Beyond that, the right program for you depends on your background and goals — certificate programs are open to beginners, the full Work-Integrated Immersives are built for learners without prior software experience, and thFew readers

• What is the Bletchley Scholarship and how much is it worth?

  When you enroll in a Work-Integrated Immersive, you're invited to apply to the Bletchley Fellowship, a nonprofit that works alongside Flatiron School and employers to enable our work-integrated education model. Fellows receive a Bletchley Scholarship applied directly to tuition: Immersive (18 months): $10,400 scholarship — brings your tuition commitment from $29,900 down to $19,500, which is offset by ~$19,500 in apprenticeship earnings. ProFew readers