Start your tech career with no upfront costs through our Shared Success Agreement (SSA).
Learn. Succeed. Pay forward.
Once you land a job earning over $900/month, you pay us 17% of your salary for 18 months for the investment we made in your future.
For salary $600 - $899, only pay a nominal fee of 8%.
Empowering our community
Repaying is about honoring our faith in your potential and supporting future TAPers on their path to success. Together, we foster a cycle of growth and opportunity in our community.
How does it work?
No upfront costs
Start the program without paying and pay for the training once you land a job.
Your success is ours
Program fees are based on your new job's salary, not a fixed price.
Financial aid possible
Once accepted, you can apply to support your living costs while studying.
The whole process at a glance
Enjoy significant savings when you choose our Payment Plans:
12-Month Plan: Receive a discount of up to $400.
6-Month Plan: Receive a discount of up to $600.
Upfront Plan: Receive a discount of up to $800.
Got questions about the SSA?
What is the SSA and why is this your payment model?
The Shared Success Agreement is a mandatory step of the admission process. As its name suggests, we have written it to bind TAP’s success to the success of our TAPers. The SSA is necessary to enable us to continue supporting more TAPers and boosting their career prospects.
Can I pay you back all at once and how much would that be?
Yes. While our SSA is by default designed to facilitate monthly payments over 18 months, we can accommodate you if you’d rather pay in fewer installments or even all at once upfront.
Is there any exception from paying the monthly fees?
The SSA and the monthly payments are necessary for TAP’s survival and success as a social impact company. While repayment is mandatory, we can always find flexibility in structuring that and supporting you in a way that works.
How are Shared Success Agreement (SSA) payments made?
If your international company chooses TAP as a local entity to employ you, we will subtract your monthly fees directly from your paycheck. If you are contracted directly to your employer, we expect you to make the corresponding payments.
When do I have to start paying you back?
According to our SSA terms, you are only expected to start paying us back once you land a job and earn your first salary.
Why should I sign the SSA?
The Shared Success Agreement is a mandatory step of the admission process. As its name suggests, we have written it to bind TAP’s success to the success of our TAPers. The SSA is necessary to enable us to continue supporting more TAPers and boosting their career prospects.
What happens if I lose my job, do I still have to pay back?
According to the SSA terms, payments are paused in the case of employment termination and will only restart once you have landed your next job and started earning a salary again.
Is there a minimum salary I must earn to be required to pay back?
The SSA terms only come into play when your salary is at least $900. And there is a lower, nominal fee for salaries between $600 and $899. Though we have confidently placed our TAPers in jobs well above these figures.
What if I don’t land a job a year after graduation?
According to our SSA terms, repayment is voided if no job is landed within 12 months. We would consider that we have failed to make an impact on the candidate.
Why should I pay if I landed the job myself?
The TAP program is designed to give you the knowledge and practice to boost your job-hunting skills. While we will also help you in your job search by connecting you to our hiring partners, the biggest value you will get is becoming job-ready and a stronger and independent job-seeker.
The Shared Success Agreement
Signing contacts can be intimidating, that’s why we encourage you to read through the Shared Success Agreement so you can be sure that there’s no risk to you.
Get a sample copy of the SSA document straight to your mailbox.
