🚨 Free Fridays is BACK by popular demand, now through Dec. 10! RSVP for new workshops. 🚨 General Assembly Toggle Menu Catalyst ISA: Learn Now, Pay After You’re Hired Take a full-time GA Immersive course at no upfront cost. With the Catalyst program, you pay back your tuition in manageable monthly installments only once you’ve landed a job making $40,000 or more. Get Info How Catalyst Works Got your eyes set on a future in full-stack development, user experience design, or data science? Available at select GA campuses*, our Catalyst program can get you in class and on the road to your career goals — without emptying your savings account. Focus on Class, Not Costs Catalyst allows students to learn new skills and land a job first and foremost. Repayment begins only once you secure a role earning at least $40,000 per year. Manageable Increments After you’ve reached the minimum income threshold, you’ll start paying back 10% percent of your monthly earned income over 48 months. Tuition Payment Cap While some similar programs cap payments at 2x the cost of tuition, or don’t offer a maximum at all, Catalyst caps total payment at 1.5x tuition. Bank on Yourself Our support team + your career ambition = great success. Have confidence in your ability to graduate and break into a new in-demand field. 2:31 Let’s Talk Our team is available to answer your questions about how GA’s Catalyst program can help launch your new career. Contact Us How Do GA’s Financing Options Compare? We offer a variety of programs that work for different learning paths, student preferences, and financial needs. Learn about our other payment and financing options to find the right one for you. *Note: Catalyst is only available at GA locations in the United States. Kickstart Your New Career Today Apply for your course, and ask your Admissions representative about participating in our Catalyst program. Data Science Become an indispensable asset. Leverage machine learning, Python, and other key data tools to make pivotal business decisions. User Experience Design Launch a future building seamless digital experiences. Gain skills in research, prototyping, wireframing, user testing, and more. Software Engineering Start your full-stack software development career. Hone programming skills with JavaScript, Python, APIs, and more. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Catalyst program? Catalyst is an income share agreement (ISA), a contract in which a student receives educational funding in exchange for an agreed-upon percentage of future income over a defined period of time. This means students won’t pay anything upfront. They’ll first complete our User Experience Design Immersive (UXDI), Software Engineering Immersive (SEI), or Data Science Immersive (DSI). Then, only once graduates have landed a job earning at least $40,000 annually, they’ll start paying back 10% of their income over 48 months. What benefits does this program offer for students? Who is eligible to apply for Catalyst? What is the application and approval process? When do participants start making payments? When does the ISA end? General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Get exclusive news about upcoming programs, panels and community events. Your email Sign Up Now By sharing your email, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Company About Locations Blog Careers Contact FAQ Press Community Become an Instructor Veteran Resources Corporate Digital Training Fund a Scholarship Talent Acquisition Benchmark Talent Community Code of Conduct © 2021 General Assembly. All rights reserved. Regulatory Information Terms Privacy Assembled in NYC We use cookies on our website. By clicking “Accept all” you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to improve the performance of our site, to enhance functionality and personalization, analyze site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. By clicking “Strictly Necessary” you only agree to the storing of strictly necessary cookies on your device. No other cookies will be used. Do note however that selecting this option may result in a less optimized browsing experience. For more information please see our Privacy & Cookies Policy. Cookie Settings Strictly Necessary Accept All