Tuition and Payment Options

Starting Your Own Business Program Tuition

Take the first steps towards starting an online business with our Starting Your Own Business Program. With affordable tuition and payment plan options, you can get started today!

Starting Your Own Business

Certificate

3 months

As low as $50/mo

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1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

Total Cost

The total cost of tuition for your online starting your own business program covers the cost of your studies and any digital textbooks and study materials included in your certificate.2

 

The difference between the payment options is the dollar amount the credit will cost you for selecting a monthly payment plan versus paying in full.

 

Choose from one of our customized payment options below or call for details on our first payment match program.³ You can get started today.

 

Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.

Starting Your Own Business Enrollment Requirements

  • Age - 16
  • Education - 8th grade
  • Technology Requirements - You will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 10® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running macOS® Sierra Version 11.2 or later, and an email account to complete this program with Penn Foster.
  • A smart phone or tablet device can also be used in addition to a computer, provided the device(s) can connect to the internet.

    • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

    Apple, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

What’s included?

Mobile-friendly coursework

Interactive course content

Digital textbooks and study materials

Unlimited student support

Career services

Option 1: Pay in full

Save up to $70

Cost of Program1

$399

$469 Save $70

  • Best price. Best value.
  • Pay the full cost today
  • No monthly payments
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Option 2: Monthly Auto Pay Plan

Cost of Program1

$469

  • Pay $50 per month
  • Start for $29 down
  • All major credit and debit cards accepted
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California residents please click here for Required California Disclosures.

Need more info or ready to enroll?

We're here to help.  Call 1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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Refund Policy

At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. However, if the Starting Your Own Business Certificate isn't the right fit for you or you are not satisfied with your experience, we do offer a refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:

 

  • Lessons completed
  • Tuition collected
  • Enrollment date

 

For more information, visit Penn Foster’s refund policy page.

 

Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement

Want more information about this program?

We're here to help. Call 1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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1 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.

2 Price is subject to change. Price changes do not apply to existing enrollments.

3 The first payment match program applies to the monthly auto and mail pay options and varies by program. Full pricing details are included in the enrollment agreement.