PRICING & PLANS
Review enrollment packages, available add-ons, and pricing deadlines.
Enrollment prices increase monthly.
THREE PACKAGES TO CHOOSE FROM,
TWO OPTIONAL ADD-ONS TO CONSIDER
Students come into Ascend with a variety of goals. Some are here to figure out what’s next, some to build specific skill through a career track, some to pursue a degree. Enrollment packages are designed to meet students in each of these categories and give them the tools they need to take their next steps.
ENROLLMENT PACKAGES
Each package increase $1,000 on May 1st.
Ascend:
What's Next?
What's Next?
$11,000/year
or $916.67/month
or $916.67/month
- Attend 3 live Ascend Events
APEX, Basecamp, Ridgeline - 16-Week Navigate Life Purpose Course
Gain clarity and confidence for your future - 8-Week Christian Leadership Course
Analyze your leadership gifts and more from theory to practice if life-management skills - Hands-On, Interest-Led Ascend Project
Complete a robust project focused on a field or skill of interest - Monthly Mentorship & Accountability with Ascend Teams
Plug into a small group of like-minded peers - Monthly Subject-Matter Expert Webinars
Hear form a variety of professionals across multiple fields and areas of expertise
Ascend:
Certificate
Certificate
$12,500/year
or $1,041.67/mo.
or $1,041.67/mo.
- Everything included in Ascend: What's Next plus:
- Attend 4 live Ascend Events
APEX, Basecamp, Ridgeline, PLUS Capstone - 3-Part Signature Leadership Course Series
Study the theory and practice, management and communication, and execution of effective, biblical leadership - Signature Leadership Certificate
Awarded to students who successfully complete the Signature Leadership Courses - Ascend Foundations Certificate
Awarded to students who successfully complete each aspect of the Ascend program
Ascend:
Premier
Premier
$15,500/year
or $1,291.67/mo.
or $1,291.67/mo.
- Everything included in Ascend: Certificate, plus:
- The Ascend Travel Package
All travel costs, scheduling, and trip logistics for each of the 4 Ascend events - A Personal, Certified Life Coach
Receive personal life coaching sessions with a certified, Christian life coach every other month
Ascend:
What's Next?
What's Next?
$11,000/year
or $916.67/month
or $916.67/month
- Attend 3 live Ascend Events
APEX, Basecamp, Ridgeline - 16-Week Navigate Life Purpose Course
Gain clarity and confidence for your future - 8-Week Christian Leadership Course
Analyze your leadership gifts and more from theory to practice if life-management skills - Hands-On, Interest-Led Ascend Project
Complete a robust project focused on a field or skill of interest - Monthly Mentorship & Accountability with Ascend Teams
Plug into a small group of like-minded peers - Monthly Subject-Matter Expert Webinars
Hear form a variety of professionals across multiple fields and areas of expertise
Ascend:
Certificate
Certificate
$12,500/year
or $1,041.67/mo.
or $1,041.67/mo.
- Everything included in Ascend: What's Next plus:
- Attend 4 live Ascend Events
APEX, Basecamp, Ridgeline, PLUS Capstone - 3-Part Signature Leadership Course Series
Study the theory and practice, management and communication, and execution of effective, biblical leadership - Signature Leadership Certificate
Awarded to students who successfully complete the Signature Leadership Courses - Ascend Foundations Certificate
Awarded to students who successfully complete each aspect of the Ascend program
Ascend: Premier
$15,500/year
or $1,291.67/mo.
or $1,291.67/mo.
- Everything included in Ascend: Certificate, plus:
- The Ascend Travel Package
All travel costs, scheduling, and trip logistics for each of the 4 Ascend events - A Personal, Certified Life Coach
Receive personal life coaching sessions with a certified, Christian life coach every other month
ADD-ONS FOR CERTIFICATE AND PREMIER STUDENTS
Career Tracks
Pursue a 10 month intensive with career professional in one of our available career tracks and build the skill and experience you need to move into the field
$2,500
5-10 hours of focused study and application per week
- Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurship
In this track, students learn not only the core foundations of how modern digital marketing works and which channels they must master, they also build sound understanding around how to sell these newfound skills as a service. - Writing & Publishing
This track provides sound, current teaching, training, and resources in all aspects of writing as a profession. Students will emerge from this track knowing industry language, professional expectations, and the actionable steps required to establish a writing career. - AI for the Greater Good
In a world leaning further and further into a model of AI assisted by humans, this track teaches students how to solve problems by training AI tools to assist them. Build new skills, learn to apply innovation for the sake of the Gospel, and complete real world projects using AI as a critical tool along the way. - Videography & Production
This track goes beyond simply teaching technical skills. It’s designed to immerse students in the world of videography for a full year, fostering both confidence and versatility. Students will graduate with the ability to produce a range of video styles for YouTube, social media, and professional projects. - Art & Design
This track is designed to debunk the “starving artist” stereotype by preparing students to thrive as professional artists. Students will explore themes around personal identity, God’s creativity, professional development, business modeling, and leadership, graduating with a seven-piece portfolio, a professional development plan, a business model, and presentation experience.
Degree Tracks
Declare a major through your school of choice and earn 15 or 30 credits per year towards a Bachelor's degree based on a customized degree plan
$2,500-5,000
25 hours of course work per week
- Academic Coaching
Scheduled coaching call with an Academic Coach to discuss courses, academic calendar, and degree options, if applicable. - Signature Leadership Course Accreditation
Degree track students receive 9 credits for these three courses. - General Education & Elective Courses
Earn up to a total of 30 credits per year towards your specific degree requirements based on a customized degree plan. - Declare Your Major and Receive a Customized Degree Plan Through Your University of Choice**
The Ascend program supports almost every major available. For specialized areas of study such as engineering or medicine, Ascend generally supports 15-30 general education credits. - **Pending university transfer policy and degree requirements
PRICING DEADLINES
Scroll through to see how pricing will change month-to-month by enrollment package.
Ascend: What's Next
Ascend: Certificate
Ascend: Certificate plus a Career Track
Ascend: Certificate plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
Ascend: Certificate plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
Ascend: Premier
Ascend: Premier plus a Career Track
Ascend: Premier plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
Ascend: Premier plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
Installment Fees for all Packages
Best Value
APRIL
PRICING PER PACKAGE
Ascend: What's Next
$11,000
Ascend: Certificate
$12,500
Ascend: Certificate plus a Career Track
$15,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$15,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$18,000
Ascend: Premier
$15,500
Ascend: Premier plus a Career Track
$19,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$19,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$21,500
Installment Fees for all Packages
+$1,000
MAY
PRICING PER PACKAGE
Ascend: What's Next
$12,000
Ascend: Certificate
$13,500
Ascend: Certificate plus a Career Track
$16,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$16,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$19,000
Ascend: Premier
$16,500
Ascend: Premier plus a Career Track
$20,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$20,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$22,500
Installment Fees for all Packages
+$1,000
JUNE
PRICING PER PACKAGE
Ascend: What's Next
$13,000
Ascend: Certificate
$14,500
Ascend: Certificate plus a Career Track
$17,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$17,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$20,000
Ascend: Premier
$17,500
Ascend: Premier plus a Career Track
$21,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$21,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$23,500
Installment Fees for all Packages
+$1,000
JULY
PRICING PER PACKAGE
Ascend: What's Next
$14,000
Ascend: Certificate
$15,500
Ascend: Certificate plus a Career Track
$18,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$18,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$21,000
Ascend: Premier
$18,500
Ascend: Premier plus a Career Track
$22,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$22,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$24,500
Installment Fees for all Packages
+$1,000
AUGUST
PRICING PER PACKAGE
Ascend: What's Next
$15,000
Ascend: Certificate
$16,500
Ascend: Certificate plus a Career Track
$19,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$19,000
Ascend: Certificate plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$22,000
Ascend: Premier
$19,500
Ascend: Premier plus a Career Track
$23,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 15 Credit Degree Track
$23,000
Ascend: Premier plus a 30 Credit Degree Track
$25,500
Installment Fees for all Packages
+$1,000
CUSTOM ENROLLMENT ESTIMATOR
Our Ascend enrollment estimator will ask for:
- Your students upcoming grade
- Whether you would like your estimate to be based on a paid in full plan or an installment plan
- Which month you’re planning to make a decision
Installment plans do incur a $1,000 fee and the later you plan to enroll, the higher your enrollment total will be.
529 note: For high‑school students, many families fund tuition via 529 K‑12 rules (state rules vary). You can read more about these options on Unbound’s blog by clicking here. Always confirm with your plan administrator.
For the most accurate information, we always recommend booking a free consultation call with our admissions team to discuss your unique situation.