Overview
- Previously undisclosed records indicate Apple contributed about $11.6 million, philanthropy provided more than $9 million, and taxpayer-linked sources supplied roughly $8.5–$9 million.
- The 10‑month, tuition‑free program launched in 2021 with Michigan State University and focuses on Apple platform development while supplying MacBooks, iPhones and monthly stipends.
- Stipends reported at roughly $800–$1,500 per month total about $6 million, and students describe shortfalls that led to food assistance or side jobs.
- Academy officials cite about a 71% full‑time placement rate for recent cohorts, yet detailed graduate employment data has not been released.
- Enrollment has run far below early projections of 1,000 students per year, with only a few hundred in short courses and up to 200 in the 10‑month track despite strong application demand.