Programs
Choose the right
program for you.
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In-Person · Austin, TX · Starting July 2026
$8,000
Full tuition · Payment plans available · No ISA or income share
✓ 8 weeks in-person, Austin TX
✓ Mon / Wed / Fri · 9am–3pm · 18 hours/week in-class
✓ 24-hour async instructor support (LATAM team)
✓ 3 deployed AI products you build yourself
✓ Demo Day presentation to Austin operators & investors
✓ Guest speakers and mentors throughout the program
✓ Lifetime MakerSquare alumni network
✓ Pre-work curriculum (self-paced, access on enrollment)
— API costs not included (~$20–50 during program)
— Housing not included (see housing page)
Corporate Cohort · Custom Pricing
Custom
Private cohorts for teams · Flexible schedule · Custom curriculum
✓ Everything in the standard cohort
✓ Private cohort for your team (8–20 people)
✓ Curriculum tailored to your industry and tools
✓ Flexible on timing, location, and format
✓ Dedicated instructor for your cohort
✓ Internal Demo Day option
— Pricing depends on team size and customization
What you get
Everything covered
in the $8,000 tuition.
8 Weeks In-Person Instruction
24 class sessions, Mon / Wed / Fri, 9am–3pm. Austin TX. Small cohort — maximum 15 students. Direct access to instructors during every session.
24-Hour Async Support
A dedicated LATAM-based instructor team is available evenings and weekends. Submit a question anytime, get a response within a few hours. Nobody gets stuck between sessions.
3 Deployed AI Products
You leave with three real, working AI products at live URLs. Not wireframes. Not certificates. Tools you built and can demonstrate to employers, clients, or investors.
Demo Day Presentation
A public event in Austin where you present your capstone to operators, investors, and hiring partners. Your first real audience. Documented outcomes shared publicly.
Mentors & Guest Speakers
Austin operators and builders who have deployed AI in their businesses. Real stories from the field, not theoretical talks. 1:1 mentor access throughout the program.
Alumni Network for Life
Access to the MakerSquare alumni community — people building with AI in Austin and beyond. Ongoing events, job board, and peer network that grows with each cohort.
Payment plans
Pay the way
that works for you.
No income share agreements. No deferred tuition traps. Pick the payment structure that fits your situation.
Best value
Pay in full
$8,000
One payment at enrollment
Full tuition
$8,000
Enrollment deposit
$1,000
Balance due at enrollment
$7,000
Best for those who prefer one simple transaction. Deposit locks your seat.
2 Payments
Split in two
$4,100 × 2
$200 plan fee total
Payment 1 (at enrollment)
$4,100
Payment 2 (Week 4)
$4,100
Total
$8,200
Includes $200 plan fee. No interest. Automatic on Day 1 of Week 4.
4 Payments
Monthly payments
$2,075 × 4
$300 plan fee total
Payment 1 (enrollment)
$2,075
Payments 2–4 (monthly)
$2,075 each
Total
$8,300
Includes $300 plan fee. Best for those who prefer spreading the cost over 4 months.
After graduation
The alumni subscription.
Optional. Worth it.
Alumni Access
$199
per month · cancel anytime
After you graduate, tuition covers your first month of alumni access for free. After that, the alumni subscription keeps you plugged in to the MakerSquare community and gives you ongoing access to everything that keeps getting better as the program grows.
✓ Access to updated curriculum as AI tools evolve
✓ Monthly live sessions with instructors (new techniques, new tools)
✓ Private alumni community (Slack or Discord)
✓ Job board and hiring partner access
✓ Peer review and feedback on new projects
✓ Guest access to future Demo Days
✓ Discounts on future MakerSquare cohorts for your team
Corporate
Building for a team?
Let's talk.
Private cohorts for
your organization.
If you have 8 or more people who need to get serious about AI — not a lunch-and-learn, but actual building — we'll run a private MakerSquare cohort tailored to your industry, your tools, and your goals.
Every corporate cohort starts with a scoping call where we understand your team's domain, current AI maturity, and what outcomes you need. We then customize the curriculum, tools, and deliverables to match.
Contact Us →✓ Private cohort of 8–20 of your team members
✓ Curriculum customized to your industry and internal tools
✓ Flexible format — Austin in-person, hybrid, or on-site at your location
✓ Internal Demo Day presented to your leadership
✓ Ongoing access for all participants to alumni community
✓ Pricing based on team size and customization level
✓ Volume pricing available for multi-cohort commitments
FAQ
Pricing questions
answered.
Is there an income share agreement (ISA)?
No. MakerSquare uses a flat tuition model. You pay upfront (or on a payment plan) and keep everything you earn after graduating. No percentage of future income, no deferred tuition, no surprises.
What's the enrollment deposit?
$1,000 deposit locks your seat after admission. The deposit is applied toward your tuition — it's not an additional fee. The remaining balance is due by the enrollment deadline (June 22 for the July cohort).
Are there any costs beyond the $8,000 tuition?
Small API costs during the program — typically $20–50 total for Claude, OpenAI embeddings, and other services you'll use. We give you a detailed breakdown before Day 1 so there are no surprises. All tools and software needed for the curriculum are free-tier or covered by your API spend.
Is tuition tax-deductible?
MakerSquare is a professional training program, not a degree-granting institution. Many students deduct tuition as a business education expense if the program maintains or improves skills required in their current career. We recommend consulting a tax professional — we'll provide documentation to support a deduction claim.
What's the refund policy?
Full refund (minus the $1,000 deposit) up to 14 days after enrollment. 50% refund up to Day 1 of the program. No refund after the program begins. If you have a serious personal emergency mid-program, we'll work with you individually.
Can my employer pay for this?
Yes. We issue invoices to companies. Many students get their employer to cover the cost as professional development. We can provide a proposal letter describing the program's outcomes in a format useful for corporate approval processes — just email us at hello@makersquare.ai.
Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
We have a small number of partial scholarships available for each cohort, targeted at underrepresented founders and operators. If cost is a barrier, tell us in your application — we'll let you know what's available.