Starting your own business program tuition

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.

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.

California residents please click here for Required California Disclosures.

Starting Your Own Business Enrollment Requirements

• Age - 17
• 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.

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What’s included?

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.