Natori Haynes
Desktop Support Specialist at Southwest Airlines
Per Scholas really helped me to step out of my box, and that goes from learning, talking, communicating, just shining my light.
Program: IT Data Center
Location: Dallas
Interest-Free Funding Within Reach
Per Scholas training is no-cost to our learners, but life expenses add up. That's why we're teaming up with Ascent, a trusted partner of Per Scholas, to offer all learners in select training tracks the opportunity to apply for a Zero Percent Loan from Ascent.
See How It Works
The Zero Percent Loan from Ascent is a zero percent interest, no-fee loan of $3,000 designed to support learners in their training journey.
Plan for Your Financial Future
Per Scholas Financial Coaches help learners develop lifelong financial skills, from budgeting and planning to building a foundation for long-term financial independence.
They Applied. They Thrived.
Hear from learners who navigated the financial realities of full-time training and built new careers in tech with the support of a Zero Percent Loan.
Tom Lee
Application Support Analyst at SoftWriters
If you know how to learn, if you have a curious mindset... those are all things that tech rewards.
Programs: IT Support, Full Stack Java Developer
Location: Pittsburgh
Stacy Verbeck
Service Desk Administrator at Auxzillium
Tech is something I'm interested in. There's always something new to learn, and the pressure is different. If a computer breaks, it's okay – you can fix it or replace it. That realization has made me so much happier.
Program: IT Support
Location: Boston, MA
Dianne Numkena
Instructional Technology Professional Development Coordinator at Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
It was fun, different, and honestly, life-changing.
Program: End User Desktop Support
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Robin Clenard
Continuous Deployment Specialist at Bank of America
I told myself, 'I'm going to work until I figure it out.' I didn't know anything about the insides of a computer, but I wanted to solve the problem.
Program: IT Support
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Esther McIlwain
Technical Support Specialist at Planmeca USA
If you're thinking about it, just say yes and do it because it is everything it's cracked up to be, and more. One thing I learned is that you will never know everything – but as long as you're willing to learn, you'll always succeed.
Program: IT Support
Location: North Carolina
Johnnie Nwobasi
IT Account Manager at The 20 MSP
Not only do you learn the IT aspect, but you make friends along the way.
Program: IT Support
Location: Dallas, TX
Zero Percent Loan FAQs
Big decisions deserve answers. Explore answers to common questions so you can move forward with confidence.
Is my training track eligible?
Learners in the following training tracks are eligible to apply for the Zero Percent Loan from Ascent:
- IT Support (Including AI-Enabled and NextGen)
- End User Desktop Support
- Data Center Technician with AI Tools
- AI-Enabled Healthcare IT Technician
- Cybersecurity with AI Tools
- AI Native Business Intelligence
When can I apply?
Learners in Zero Percent Loan–eligible classes will receive an email from [email protected] with a link to Ascent's application. Learners can begin applying up to 30 days before their class starts and they have until the fourth Wednesday after class begins to be approved.
Does Per Scholas decide if I get approved for a Zero Percent Loan from Ascent?
Ascent decides who qualifies for a Zero Percent Loan. Per Scholas reviews all loan applications to ensure that learners are enrolled in Zero Percent Loan-eligible courses and that the application is completed by the deadline.
Do I need to apply for a Zero Percent Loan to enroll in a Per Scholas class?
Learners do not need to apply for a Zero Percent Loan to enroll in a Per Scholas class. The loan is available for learners in eligible training tracks who want to apply, but enrollment at Per Scholas is not dependent on applying for or receiving the loan.
Why did Per Scholas partner with Ascent to offer a Zero Percent Loan if Per Scholas is tuition-free?
Per Scholas has been a trusted career training provider for more than 30 years. While Per Scholas has always offered our programs at no cost to learners, we recognize that learners often face challenges supporting themselves and their families during an intensive, full-time course. Having financial support during training can ease stress, improve completion rates, and help learners transition more successfully into thriving-wage careers.
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Disclaimer
Per Scholas is not a lender, nor is it providing any loans. This is a communication to explain the benefits available.