¹ The first payment match program applies to the monthly auto and mail pay options and varies by program.
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
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.
Choose from one of our customized payment options below or call for details on our first payment match program.¹ You can get started today.
Starting Your Own Business Enrollment Requirements
What’s included?
Mobile-friendly coursework
Interactive course content
Digital textbooks and study materials
Unlimited student support
Career services
Cost of Program
$299
$328 Save $29
- Best price. Best value.
- Pay the full cost today
- No monthly payments
Cost of Program
$328
- Pay $49 per month
- Start for $29 down
- Credit card, PayPal, or ACH from bank account
California residents please click here for Required California Disclosures.
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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:
For more information, visit Penn Foster’s refund policy page.
Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement.