Money Back Guarantee

1. Purpose and Scope

This Money‑Back Guarantee (“MBG”) Job Search Policy sets out the job‑search requirements for graduates who are enrolled in Coding Temple’s MBG program. It applies for the full 270‑day MBG period following the graduate’s designated Job‑Seeking Start Date.

Eligibility criteria for MBG enrollment (age, work authorization, graduation status, integrity, payment compliance, etc.) are defined in the main Enrollment Agreement and related MBG eligibility terms. Only graduates who meet those criteria and are confirmed by Coding Temple as enrolled in the MBG program are covered by this Policy.

If at any time a graduate ceases to meet any MBG eligibility criteria, they are no longer eligible for MBG benefits.

2. Job‑Seeking Start Date and Timeline

2.1 Job‑Seeking Start Date

For MBG participants, Coding Temple will define a Job‑Seeking Start Date, which will be either:

• The date on which the graduate is first confirmed as entering the MBG job‑search phase upon graduation; or
• A later date agreed in writing with Career Services (for example, to complete Tech Residency or other readiness steps), which must be within 14 days of graduation or other written date Coding Temple specifies.

The Job‑Seeking Start Date is documented in Coding Temple’s systems and communicated to the graduate by Career Services.

2.2 270‑Day MBG Window

The MBG job‑search period runs for 270 consecutive days from the Job‑Seeking Start Date. All requirements in this Policy apply throughout this 270‑day period.

3. Required Job‑Search Activities

To remain eligible for MBG benefits, graduates must actively and consistently search for in‑field employment during the entire 270‑day period and comply with all requirements below. Coding Temple will review compliance if a graduate submits an MBG claim.

3.1 Career Readiness

Graduates must, as directed by Career Services:

• Obtain an approved resume and LinkedIn profile from the Career Services team.
• Complete any additional readiness steps specified in writing (for example, mock interviews, portfolio reviews, or skill‑validation exercises).

3.2 Weekly Job Applications

Throughout the 270‑day period, graduates must:

• Apply only to tech‑related, in‑field roles that are appropriate for their skills and location.
• Meet weekly minimum application targets set by Career Services. Standard expectations are:
  • During Tech Residency (if applicable): at least 10 qualifying applications per week.
  • After Tech Residency: at least 20 qualifying applications per week.
• Follow any alternative written job‑search plan provided by Career Services (for example, different targets, niche focus, or different mix of applications and networking).
• Record all applications in the designated job‑tracking tool by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time each Sunday.

3.3 Networking and Outreach

Each week, graduates must:

• Reach out to at least 10 individuals (unless another written plan is provided), including:
  • Recruiters or hiring managers at companies where they have applied.
  • Coding Temple alumni.
  • Other professionals in their desired role, industry, or location.
• Log all outreach in the job tracker (for example, with a LinkedIn profile URL or other verifiable record).

3.4 Interviews and Technical Challenges

During the 270‑day period, graduates must:

• Attend all scheduled interviews (phone, video, or onsite) for which they are invited, unless a genuine emergency occurs and is communicated promptly.
• Complete any associated coding or technical challenges by the employer’s stated deadline, or within one (1) week if no deadline is given.
• Track interviews and challenges in the job tracker.

3.5 Engagement with Career Services

Graduates must:

• Respond to communications from Career Services (including their coach) within 48 hours, except in documented emergency situations.
• Attend scheduled coaching sessions and required job‑search workshops, or provide at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule.
• Proactively request support if they experience 30 days with no interviews or responses, including reviewing and adjusting their strategy with Career Services.

Scheduling / No‑Show Policy:

• Providing less than 24 hours’ notice to cancel, or failing to attend a scheduled session (a “no‑show”), is recorded.
• Three (3) cumulative cancellations or no‑shows during the 270‑day period, excluding approved emergencies or grace periods, may result in loss of MBG eligibility.

3.6 Ongoing Professional Development

Graduates must demonstrate ongoing skill development as directed by Career Services and/or pathway expectations, for example:

• Software Engineering: maintaining an active GitHub, making regular commits, continuing coding practice, updating projects.
• Cybersecurity: maintaining skills through project work, labs, or certification preparation (for example, Security+), or similar activities.

Specific expectations may be documented for each individual or pathway and communicated in writing by Career Services.

4. Job‑Search Parameters and Employment Status

4.1 Location Flexibility

To remain eligible for MBG, graduates must:

• Be willing to consider roles that are:
  • In‑person (with willingness to relocate), and/or
  • Remote roles based in the United States or Canada.

Graduates may not restrict their job search to remote‑only opportunities if reasonably suitable on‑site or hybrid roles exist.

4.2 Salary Flexibility

Graduates may not limit their search only to roles above a specific salary level that effectively excludes realistic entry‑level or junior opportunities. They are expected to pursue reasonable, early‑career roles in their field.

4.3 Effect of Employment on MBG

1. Qualifying Employment – MBG Satisfied (No Refund)

MBG eligibility ends successfully when a graduate has been offered  “Qualifying Employment,” defined as:

• Tech‑related work using skills reasonably related to their Coding Temple program, as determined by Coding Temple in its reasonable discretion;
• At least 30 hours per week averaged across roles;
• Employment as an employee, contractor, apprentice, or intern;
• Located in the United States or Canada (remote or on‑site).

Once Qualifying Employment is offered, no MBG refund is available.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a graduate may retain MBG eligibility if one of the following applies to an offer that would otherwise satisfy the above criteria of Qualifying Employment:

• Compensation or working conditions that materially deviate from market-appropriate entry-level roles for the graduate’s field and location;
• Roles requiring illegal activity or misrepresentation;
• Offers that materially misrepresent job duties, hours, or compensation;
• Documented personal hardship arising after the offer that would make acceptance impracticable (e.g., serious illness or family emergency).

Application of the above shall be determined by Coding Temple in its reasonable discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, the following do not constitute grounds for refusing an offer to retain MBG eligibility:

• Preference for remote-only work;
• Refusal to relocate when relocation is reasonably required for in-field employment;
• Declining roles solely due to salary preferences above realistic entry-level ranges;
• Delays or inaction in responding to an offer.

Coding Temple retains the right to review refusals in good faith to determine continued MBG eligibility. 

1. Full‑Time, Non‑Qualifying Employment – Disqualification

Temporary or bridge employment taken for financial necessity does not, by itself, disqualify a graduate from MBG, provided the graduate continues to meet all job-search, reporting, and engagement requirements of this Agreement.

1. Part‑Time and Short‑Term Work – Still Eligible

Graduates remain eligible for MBG if they:

• Work fewer than 30 hours per week in any field; and/or
• Perform freelance, gig, contract, temporary, or seasonal work under 30 hours per week.

4.4 Contingent Offers

Offers that are contingent on background checks, tests, or other conditions do not count as Qualifying Employment unless the contingency is satisfied. If a contingent offer is rescinded before the start date, MBG eligibility continues, provided all other requirements of this Agreement are met and the rescinded offer is reported within three (3) days.

4.5 Mandatory Employment Reporting

Graduates must notify Career Services within five (5) business days of any of the following:

• Receiving any job offer (qualifying or non‑qualifying).
• Accepting any job offer.
• Starting any employment.
• Having a contingent offer rescinded.

At minimum, graduates must provide: company name, role title, full‑time/part‑time status, expected hours per week, start date, and a copy of the offer letter or comparable verification. Failure to report honestly and promptly may be treated as dishonesty and can result in immediate loss of MBG eligibility.

5. Grace Period and Flexible Review

5.1 One‑Time Grace Period

MBG participants may request one (1) grace period of up to four (4) weeks during the 270‑day window, during which some weekly application or networking minimums may be temporarily reduced.

Requirements:

• The request must be submitted in writing and approved in writing by the Head of Career Success (or designee).
• The request must be made no later than three (3) days from the start of the requested grace period.
• The 270‑day MBG clock does not pause or extend.
• Only one grace period is permitted during the entire MBG period.

Examples of acceptable reasons include documented illness, serious family emergency, mandated relocation, or other Emergency Events as defined in the Enrollment Agreement. General burnout or vacation alone is not sufficient.

5.2 5.2 MBG Claim Eligibility Verification

If a graduate submits an MBG claim at the end of the 270‑day period, Coding Temple will review their full job‑search record. In addition to strict numerical requirements, the review may consider:

• Overall pattern of effort and engagement.
• Appropriate use (or non‑use) of the grace period.
• Quality and relevance of job‑search activities.
• Responsiveness to coaching and adjustments recommended by Career Services.

Consistent minimal effort, chronic non‑compliance, or clear lack of genuine job‑search activity may result in denial of an MBG claim, even if some numeric targets were met intermittently.

6. Documentation and Verification

6.1 Graduate Documentation Responsibilities

Graduates participating in MBG must:

• Keep their job tracker current on a weekly basis.
• Retain reasonable evidence of applications, outreach, interviews, and challenges (for example, confirmations, messages, invitations, submissions).
• Retain relevant communications with employers and Career Services related to the job search.

6.2 Coding Temple Verification Rights

Coding Temple may request documentation at any time. Failure to provide requested documentation within a reasonable timeframe may result in immediate loss of MBG eligibility.

7. MBG Claims and Refund Outcomes

7.1 Conditions to Submit a Claim

A graduate may request MBG benefits only if all of the following are true at the end of the 270‑day period:

• They completed the program and graduated on time.
• They were enrolled in the MBG program for the relevant period.
• They have completed the full 270‑day job‑search period from the Job‑Seeking Start Date.
• They have not been offered Qualifying Employment.
• They have complied with all requirements of this Policy and with any MBG‑related terms in the Enrollment Agreement.

7.2 Claim Process

Within 30 days after the 270‑day period ends, the graduate must:

• Submit a written certification that they believe they have met all MBG requirements and have not received or accepted Qualifying Employment.
• Provide any documentation Coding Temple reasonably requests to verify compliance and job‑search activity.

Coding Temple will review the claim and notify the graduate in writing of approval or denial.

7.3 Refund Structure (If Approved)

If a claim is approved:

Refund Structure (If Approved)

If an MBG claim is approved, refunds will be processed as follows:

Payment Method-Specific Refund Terms:

Direct Payment (Cash, Check, Credit Card, or Debit Card):

Coding Temple will refund the tuition amount actually paid by the graduate, excluding non-refundable fees (such as registration fees, assessment fees, or technology fees). Refunds will be issued within forty-five (45) business days of claim approval via the original payment method, or by company check if the original payment method is no longer valid.

Financed Through MBG-Approved Lending Partner:

For graduates who financed their tuition through an MBG-approved lending partner, Coding Temple will initiate loan cancellation proceedings with the lender to cancel the outstanding principal balance, accrued interest, and any associated fees. Loan cancellation is subject to the lender’s processing requirements and timeline, typically completed within business days of claim approval. Coding Temple will provide written confirmation of the cancellation request to the graduate and the lender within business days of claim approval.

Financed Through Non-Approved Lender:

Coding Temple will refund the tuition portion directly to the graduate or to the lender as directed by the graduate in writing. The graduate remains solely responsible for all loan principal, interest, fees, and any loan cancellation charges assessed by the non-approved lender. Coding Temple assumes no liability for disputes, charges, or obligations arising from loans originated with non-approved lenders.

Tax Consequences and Graduate Responsibility:

Graduates are solely responsible for any and all tax consequences arising from tuition refunds or loan cancellations, including but not limited to potential tax liabilities under applicable federal, state, or local tax laws. Coding Temple recommends that graduates consult with a qualified tax professional regarding the tax treatment of any refund or loan cancellation. Coding Temple will issue IRS Form 1098-T or other required tax forms. 

7.4 Effect of Accepting an MBG Refund

If a graduate accepts an MBG refund or related loan cancellation:

• They permanently lose access to Coding Temple job‑search career services associated with the MBG program.
• They cannot re‑enter or re‑activate MBG for that enrollment.

8. Disqualification and Withdrawal

8.1 Disqualifying Actions

Graduates immediately lose MBG eligibility if they:

• Engage in dishonesty (for example, falsifying applications or job‑search tracking, misrepresenting employment or compensation, or concealing offers).
• Fail to report employment as required under Section 4.5.
• Accept employment totaling 30 or more hours per week, as described in Section 4.3.
• Fail to meet job‑search requirements without approved grace or compelling reasons for 3 consecutive weeks or exceeding the total number of 3 weeks within the job search period of 270 days post-graduation.
• Fail to provide documentation when reasonably requested.
• Violate any other MBG‑related terms in the Enrollment Agreement or this Policy.

8.2 Voluntary Withdrawal from MBG

A graduate may voluntarily cease participation in MBG at any time by notifying Career Services or Student Success in writing. In that case:

• They are no longer bound by the ongoing MBG job‑search requirements.
• They permanently waive any right to an MBG refund or loan cancellation for that enrollment.
• They may still access other career services only if eligible under separate programs (for example, Coding Temple Pro), as determined by Coding Temple.

Administration

This Policy is administered by Coding Temple’s Career Services and Student Success teams. Coding Temple may update or modify this Policy from time to time; any updates will apply to future cohorts and to existing MBG participants with reasonable notice.