How much does Unbound cost?

If you’re dissatisfied with the environment and results of traditional education and are in the market for better alternatives for either high school or post-high school, then you’re probably looking for specific features to fit your life, schedule, and student’s personality. We get it – there are tons of options to evaluate and the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. At Unbound, we’re on a mission to train young adults to thrive through courses and programs designed to equip students to own their purpose, serve others through healthy relationships, and live resiliently in the real world, in light of eternity, for the glory of God.

A common question we hear is “How much does it cost to enroll in Unbound programs?” While the answer depends on what you’re looking for and when you enroll, this article will cover the range of prices you can expect to see for each program and course depending on the time of year you enroll.

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Navigate

Cost: $200 – $400

If you’re new to who we are and what we do, Navigate is a great place to start. This 16-week, self-paced life purpose course is designed for anyone 14 If you’re new to who we are and what we do, Navigate is a great place to start. This 16-week, self-paced life purpose course is designed for anyone 14 and up looking for tools to handle the questions and decisions life throws at you. This isn’t a typical life-purpose course with a guarantee of a flawless life plan. Rather, it’s a framework for thinking critically about questions, wisely evaluating decisions, and deliberately choosing a path forward. 

Navigate students learn how to approach questions like

• How do I figure out God’s will for my life?
• How do I get unstuck and find motivation?
• How do I know what I should do next?
• What job should I take? Should I go to college?

Whether you have a high school student trying to figure out if they should go to college, trade school, or get a job, or a recent high school graduate trying to figure out the maze of life, Navigate can help them learn more about who they are designed to be. They’ll walk away from the course with a deeper understanding of their unique purpose, the ability to ask good questions, and a strategy for their next steps. Best of all, they’ll be a more critical thinker and a confident decision-maker. 

You can register for Navigate as low as $197 by taking advantage of early bird pricing, available during the first two weeks of registration which is open once per semester throughout the year. Prices increase $100 every two weeks during registration so make sure you sign up early to save!

High School Programs

Cost: $997 – $1,397 (depending on what time of year you enroll)

We get it. Homeschooling is hard work; helping your teenagers through high school is a full-time job. That’s why we created Declare, Equip, and Explore, our high school coaching programs designed to teach students the practical life and study skills they need to take ownership of their education. If you’ve ever wanted a healthy peer environment for your homeschooling student, it’s here!

The jump to high school is a big one for students and parents alike. That’s why we teamed up with My Father’s World to create Declare Coaching. My Father’s World is one of the most trusted biblically-based homeschool curriculum providers on the market. In Declare Coaching, students meet in bi-weekly group coaching calls and have direct access to a group coach to help them plan and succeed in their lessons. Our coaches also regularly check in with parents about progress and challenges, and this all happens in a community of supportive peers. 

You can enroll your student in Declare through My Father’s World. If you are already using My Father’s World high school curriculum, the coaching-only package starts at $599. If you want to bundle coaching and curriculum together,  you can add Declare to your purchase of their high school curriculum.  

Equip is our 9th- through 11th-grade project-based high school coaching program and includes group coaching calls, practical skills training, and 1-2 hands-on projects in student-led areas of interest. Students take study skills and life skills courses along with worldview training courses, all designed to help them take ownership of their high school journey. Unlike Declare, the Equip program stands on its own and is designed to be used alongside any high school curriculum.

Coaching is a core element of our high school programs. Students meet in bi-weekly calls led by our coaches, who help them digest what they’ve been learning, figure out what to focus on, and engage in team discussions. Our coaches challenge students, hold them accountable, and support them along the way. Think of them as guides who care about students’ success, not just bosses making sure they do their homework. 

Here’s how much Equip costs over a year:

Type	Dates	Price
Early Bird	August – December	$997
Regular	January – March	$1,097
Late	April – July	$1,197-1,347

Our 12th-grade program is Explore and has similar elements as Equip. It includes group coaching calls, advanced life and study skills training, and worldview training. Students also have the option to earn college credit through credit-by-exam programs like the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Best of all, Explore students attend APEX, Unbound’s epic national student event!

Registration costs for Explore are as follows:

Type	Dates	Price
Early Bird	August – December	$1,497
Regular	January – March	$1,597
Late	April – July	$1,697-1,897

Post-High School Programs

Cost: $13,500-$21,500 (depending on what time of year you enroll)

If your student is looking for a complete alternative to the traditional higher education environment that values practical skills training, hands-on experience, and a life-giving community, Ascend may be a good fit. Ascend is Unbound’s 3-year leadership and professional development program that gives students the real world training traditional higher education can’t offer. Ascend provides students with a network and community for life, relevant, resume-worthy skills that put them ahead in the job market, and the opportunity to earn high-level certificates backed by a job guarantee. Ascend does all this while providing students the freedom and flexibility to remain local, invest in their family and friends, and pursue jobs and other opportunities along the way. 

Ascend students earn high-level certificates in leadership training, build practical skills through hands-on projects, and have the option to complete field-specific specialty tracks in art, videography, writing, and digital marketing. Since we believe in learning by doing, these certificates, projects, and field-specific tracks are more than just academic knowledge. They are all based on the foundation of project-based education that involves planning, execution, and the risk of failure. Students learn to take ownership of their projects and educational journey in a supportive environment that equips them to succeed.

How much you pay for Ascend depends on your student’s enrollment level. The full Ascend program runs for 1-3 years August-June and there are three enrollment options starting at $13,500 with the certificate track. This is the base enrollment option for Ascend and includes an Ascend team with monthly team calls for accountability and peer coaching, monthly SME Webinars, four live events held every 12 weeks, a 3-course leadership series, a robust Ascend project, and two high-level certificates in leadership and professional development. 

We also offer a pay-as-you-go option for enrollment with monthly payment schedules. These payment plans typically run for 12-15 months at $800-1500 per month. There is a $1,000 service fee added to the payment plans so you’ll get your best deal by paying in full. Plus, if you pay using a bank transfer, we’ll send you an Amazon gift card for $25 – $50. We love saving money and are pretty sure you do too. 

The price for Ascend goes up as you add specialty tracks and additional college credits. In addition to the certificate path, there is also a Specialty Track and a Degree Track. The specialty track includes everything in the certificate track in addition to the student’s choice of specialized training in art, writing, videography, or digital marketing. The degree track also includes everything in the certificate track, but most students who enroll on this track take a full 30 credits each year, as opposed to either 9 or 15. 

A typical certificate track enrollment with 9 credits included runs between $14,500-18,500 depending on the time of year you enroll (earlier is always better for price options).

If your student is looking for more college credit or more specialized skill development, our specialty or degree tracks might fit the bill. These options range from around $16,000 to $22,000 (paid in full). 

Here’s how it all fits together. Let’s say you’re a student looking for a 15-credit Ascend package on the certificate track. You’d pay about $18,000 if you paid in full or about $1,500 per month on a 12-month installment plan (plus a $1,000 deposit).

Ascend is designed to fit your schedule, meet your educational goals, and challenge you to accomplish more than you thought possible without requiring you to go tens of thousands of dollars into debt. Most of our students work part-to-full time and partner with their families to pay tuition. The biggest requirement for success in the program is an attitude of mastery and a willingness to show up and work hard. 
If you have more questions about our programs, send our Billing Department an email at [email protected]. Or send them bags of gummy bears. They prefer gummy bears over emails but always appreciate emails about gummy bears.

Other Resources

Cost: $20 – $50

The Personal Triangle ($18.97)

If you’re curious about Unbound and would like to short and easy to way to start getting to know us, I recommend reading The Personal Triangle, a book written by our CEO, Jonathan Brush. This quick read shows you how your unique strengths function best in the context of relationships, a principle that comes up in every Unbound course and program. It’s not another personality test, although it will help you understand yourself better. Instead, this book is about understanding people, your strengths, what abilities and aptitudes contribute to success, and how all this ties into human flourishing.

Where do triangles come into this, you ask? Jonathan shows how all of us tend to be creators, connectors, or coordinators. While we all have overlapping strengths in these three areas, we tend to be strongest in one of them. Understanding this helps you lean into your strength and figure out how it works best with others.

The Student’s Guide to CLEP Exams ($20)

Train Your Young Adult to Thrive Parent Course ($49.97)

Online Events Webinar Recordings ($10 – $50)

Website and Social Media

Cost: Free

The quickest way to learn more about who we are and what we’re about is to look us up online. You can check out our website and social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok) for fun updates, blog posts, and more!