The Accion Academy for Entrepreneurial Success (AAES) is on 8-week series of practical, hands-on training accompanied by one-on-one business counseling to empower individuals to become entrepreneurs. The most innovative feature of this training program is the opportunity for you to access the capital necessary to launch your business upon completion of the program. The maximum loan amount is $5,000 and is an optional feature of the program.

There is a $49 enrollment fee due on the second week of the program. This fee is refundable upon successful completion of the program or can be put toward loan closing costs if pursuing an Accion loan. If the program is not completed, the fee is non-refundable.

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