Welcome to your kickoff!
It’s now time to begin your Data Analytics program at Merit America! This page will prepare you for your journey to a new, rewarding career. Be sure to carefully review the information below.
Welcome Session
Tuesday, 3/26, at 1 p.m. ET
This event is highly recommended as an introduction to your program. If you are unable to attend, a recording will be emailed to you within 48 hours of the event! For any questions, please email events@meritamerica.org. We would love your feedback after the event!
Program Overview
Watch each video below to set yourself up for success in your program!
Program Phases
Check out this video to learn about the Data Analytics program, Merit America’s program phases and more!
Setting up for Success
Watch this video to learn about setting yourself up for success, program progression weeks and more!
Tech Platforms Overview
Watch this video to learn about tech platforms you will be utilizing during the program!
Tech Orientation
Thursday, 3/28, at 10:00 a.m. ET
This is a highly recommended event for a comprehensive review of your program’s tech platforms. If you are unable to attend, a recording will be sent through the Tech-Collab Slack channel and will be available in your Orientation Module in the Learner Portal.
Monday, 4/1 at 6 p.m. your timezone!
Make note your first due date! You will be added to your Program Tech Platforms within 48 hours of our Welcome Session. Once you have joined our platforms, go through Week 0 “Orientation Tasks” via your Learner Portal over the weekend. These tasks will prepare you for Week 1 coursework! Remember: Your Program Coach and peers are the best contacts if you have questions.
Program Support
If you anticipate needing learning accommodations to complete the Merit America program or are in need of an ASL Interpreter during your program, please email LearnerServices@MeritAmerica.org
The results are in!
New data shows that Merit America learners experience an annual wage increase of $24,000 three months or more after completing the program. Click HERE to learn more.
Covering the Cost of Your Program
- For more information about Covering the Cost of Your Program, please visit our Stonly site.
- For questions about paying in full up front, email success-sharing@meritamerica.org.
- To learn more about the Ascent Zero Percent Loan
- Visit the Ascent Funding website at partner.ascentfunding.com/meritamerica.
- Email meritamerica@ascentfunding.com
- Or, reach out to Ascent Funding Customer Care at 877-279-2614.
Opportunity for All Program
We’re so confident in our program that we promise that if you still don’t earn at least $40k within the two years after you have completed the Immersion phase of your chosen Merit America program, you don’t have to pay. If you qualify by fulfilling the requirements, and don’t earn at least $40,000 a year within two years of your completing the Immersion phase, you may be eligible for a full refund or cancellation of your loan. Learn more at www.meritamerica.org/guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Merit America has set aside up to 10% of our spots for the Opportunity for All program.
You are protected with our Merit America Guarantee.
At Merit America, our primary goal is to generate wage gains for learners, in careers they love. We’re so confident in our program that we promise that if you don’t earn at least $40k within two years of completing the Immersion phase, you don’t have to pay. If you qualify, fulfill the requirements, and still don’t get employment paying $40,000 a year (or $3,333.33 a month) at any time within two years after completing the Immersion phase, you may be eligible for a full refund or cancellation of your loan. To read the full requirements to qualify, please click here.
