Making TKS accessible for everyone, everywhere.
We’re committed to ensuring that financial limitations don’t hold back the next generation of innovators. Learn about our financial aid and support.

Why This Matters
We believe in human potential.
If you’ve got the ambition, a price tag shouldn’t stand in your way. That’s why we help fund financial aid, so more young people can achieve what they’re capable of.
TKS provided
$8M+
in tuition support
To students from over
80
countries
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Eligibility
Financial aid is intended to provide tuition support to applicants who demonstrate excellence in the core values of TKS:
Achieve their potential.
Be unconventional.
Build real projects.
Do things that matter.
How It Works
Step 1:
Submit your TKS application
Start by applying to the TKS program. During the application, you'll be asked if you require financial support.
Step 2:
Apply for financial aid
You will be sent details on how to apply for financial aid. Your parents should be involved at this step.
Step 3:
Review and approval
Your submission will be reviewed by our financial services team. If approved, you will be provided with financial support to help you join TKS.
Our team will assess each financial aid submission based on your individual situation, as well as the above-mentioned values.
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Eligibility
Our financial aid program is needs-based. Funding is provided to families for the following reasons:
Low household income.
Jobs loss or reductions.
International students with limited access.
Large families with many dependents.
Our Financial Aid Team assesses the application based on a scoring rubric that ensures that the applications are reviewed fairly across all students applying for financial aid.
Funds are limited and granted on a rolling basis. Access to financial support is more likely for students who apply earlier to join TKS.
Required documents
Once a student completes their application into TKS, parents or guardians will be asked to submit the following information:
Family demographics & employment details
Proof of income from 2025.
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Employment income documentation. Examples include: W-2s in the US, T4 slip in Canada, ITR-1 in India, SA100 in the UK
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Tax returns
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Bank statements
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Unemployment documentation
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Disability insurance
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Pay stubs
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers on how aid works, eligibility, deadlines, and more.
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How is TKS different from school?
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What is the time commitment?
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Do I need a background in tech or science to join?
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What kinds of things do students actually do in TKS?
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How much does it cost, and is financial aid available?
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How many students get accepted into TKS?
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What do students go on to do after TKS?
Why This Matters
Don’t let finances stand in your way. Join the next generation of global innovators with support from TKS.
You’ll request financial aid in your application form.
In-Person Program
Program Fees / Vary by location
$539-$639/month + $1000 deposit
Visit your city’s page for exact pricing.
Visit your city’s page for exact pricing.
Financial aid available
You can request financial aid during the application process.
Where
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Vancouver
$589 CAD per month + deposit ($1,000 CAD)
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Toronto
$589 CAD per month + deposit ($1,000 CAD)
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Calgary
$539 CAD per month + deposit ($1,000 CAD)
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New York
$639 USD per month + deposit ($1,000 USD)
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Dubai
AED 27,000
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San Francisco
$639 USD per month + deposit ($1,000 USD)
Program Timing
Sep 2026 - Jun 2027
Virtual Program
Program Fees
$489/month + $1000 deposit (USD)
Financial aid available
You can request financial aid during the application process.
Where
- Online
- Global cohort
- Accessible from anywhere
Program Timing
Sep 2026 - Jun 2027