You'll find these topics below:
- What is the REAL Value of the Apprenticeship?
- What is the Cost of the Apprenticeship?
- Resources for Financial Aid
What is the REAL Value of the Apprenticeship?
If you're on this page, it means you've read quite a bit about the apprenticeship. Yet, what are you really getting? Here is a brief summary:
Indeed, this 2-year Apprenticeship is similar to a 2-year Master's Degree program if you were to pair it with on-going psychotherapy sessions. Check it out:
- Inner Transformation leading to Power and Presence for healing and for your life
- In-Depth Knowledge of Inner Consciousness, Spirit Realm, Healing, and Ceremony
- Comprehensive Skills - Subtle Shamanic Sight and potentially Masterful Shamanic Healing
- Individual and Group Supervision for Healing Skill Building
- Shamanic Tools - Making your own Drum, Rattle, and Medicine Bag
- Community of Colleagues, Friends, and Teachers
- Assistance in Starting Your Private Practice
- Certification as a Shamanic Healer
Indeed, this 2-year Apprenticeship is similar to a 2-year Master's Degree program if you were to pair it with on-going psychotherapy sessions. Check it out:
What is the Cost of the Apprenticeship?
In the apprenticeship, you are paying for 3 services:
Let's take a look at each of these.
- Classes for 2 Years (up to 130 Classes)
- Shamanic Healing Sessions and/or Supervision Sessions for 2 Years (up to 80 Sessions)
- Retreats/Vision Quest
Let's take a look at each of these.
Classes and sessions costs in a monthly payment plan
Classes and Sessions Costs
You'll receive up to 130 classes through the 2 year period and up to 80 sessions. Classes and sessions occur in an ongoing way throughout the apprenticeship, so we have combined these costs into a monthly payment plan of $400 twice a month occurring over 24 months. (This payment amount is very similar to a new car payment). You may, of course, elect to pay for the program in its entirety in advance or you may make additional payments at any point in the program as you wish.
Payments for the Retreats and the Vision Quest are NOT included in the payment plan and must be paid IN FULL prior to attending the event. Apprentices are billed for the retreats approximately 1-2 months in advance. (Please see below for costs of Retreats and Vision Quest.)
You'll receive up to 130 classes through the 2 year period and up to 80 sessions. Classes and sessions occur in an ongoing way throughout the apprenticeship, so we have combined these costs into a monthly payment plan of $400 twice a month occurring over 24 months. (This payment amount is very similar to a new car payment). You may, of course, elect to pay for the program in its entirety in advance or you may make additional payments at any point in the program as you wish.
Payments for the Retreats and the Vision Quest are NOT included in the payment plan and must be paid IN FULL prior to attending the event. Apprentices are billed for the retreats approximately 1-2 months in advance. (Please see below for costs of Retreats and Vision Quest.)
The Valued Cost of Classes and Sessions
Although we do not actually charge by class or by session, this table gives you a sense about how we have valued the Apprenticeship and how we arrived at the overall cost. We have then discounted that valued cost further to make it more affordable to you.
Although we do not actually charge by class or by session, this table gives you a sense about how we have valued the Apprenticeship and how we arrived at the overall cost. We have then discounted that valued cost further to make it more affordable to you.
Item |
Apprenticeship Value |
Discounted Valued Rate |
Classes |
$100 per class for a total of $16,000 |
$60 per class for a total of $7,800 |
Shamanic Healing Sessions |
$180 per session for a total of $14,400 |
$150 per session for a total of $12,000 |
Total |
$30,400 |
$19,800 (Savings - $10,600) |
Cost Comparison of Master's Degree + Psychotherapy vs. Apprenticeship Classes + Sessions
Below is a cost comparison of what you'd pay for a Master's Degree (according to EducationData.org) combined with ongoing psychotherapy vs. the valued cost of the classes and Shamanic Healing sessions in the Apprenticeship. For a comprehensive comparison, you can review this page.
Below is a cost comparison of what you'd pay for a Master's Degree (according to EducationData.org) combined with ongoing psychotherapy vs. the valued cost of the classes and Shamanic Healing sessions in the Apprenticeship. For a comprehensive comparison, you can review this page.
Overview |
2-Year Master's Degree |
2-Year Apprenticeship |
Classes |
$62,000 |
$7,800 |
Sessions |
Psychotherapy - $28,800 |
Shamanic Healing - $12,000 |
Total |
$90,800 |
$19,800 |
Comparative Monthly Fee |
$3,783 |
$825 |
From the comparisons, notice that:
- The overall valued cost of the Apprenticeship (including costs for retreats and vision quest - below) is about the same as what you'd pay for psychotherapy alone!
- The overall valued cost of the Apprenticeship (including costs for retreats and vision quest - below) is about half of what you'd pay for a Master's Degree.
Cost of retreats and Vision Quest
Retreats
There are 4 Retreats, each lasting 4 full days (5 nights), spread out over the 2 year period.
Tuition Cost per Retreat - $1,300
Cost does NOT include Lodging, Guest Teacher fees, Material Fees for Drums and Rattles
Does NOT include food or your transportation to get there.
Vision Quest
Cost: $2,000 flat rate
Cost includes vision quest classes and Medicine Walk class.
Cost does NOT include lodging before and after the quest.
There are 4 Retreats, each lasting 4 full days (5 nights), spread out over the 2 year period.
Tuition Cost per Retreat - $1,300
Cost does NOT include Lodging, Guest Teacher fees, Material Fees for Drums and Rattles
Does NOT include food or your transportation to get there.
Vision Quest
Cost: $2,000 flat rate
Cost includes vision quest classes and Medicine Walk class.
Cost does NOT include lodging before and after the quest.
For all 4 Retreats and the Vision Quest, you'll pay $7,200 in tuition. Notice that the savings from the discount above ($10,600) covers this cost!
Resources for Financial Aid
If you've been to college or graduate school, you get loans so that you can afford to attend. Although student loans are limited to conventional education, you can get personal loans. There are a number of lending brokers who will match your qualifications to the best lender. Here are some links to get you started: