The Value of the Apprenticeship, Costs, discounts, Payment plan,
and our work towards Financial aid
Below you'll find all that you need to know about the value of the apprenticeship, cost, our discount offer, payment plan, and the work we're doing to assist you with financial aid.
To begin, let's consider the value of the Apprenticeship by comparing this program with similar offerings.
The 2-year Apprenticeship is similar to a 2-year Master's Degree program paired with concurrent Psychotherapy.
To begin, let's consider the value of the Apprenticeship by comparing this program with similar offerings.
The 2-year Apprenticeship is similar to a 2-year Master's Degree program paired with concurrent Psychotherapy.
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So let's compare costs between these 2 types of programs, then we'll show you the actual cost at the discounted rate we're offering. If you'd like to see the actual costs and payment plan, scroll down.
You'll find these topics below:
You'll find these topics below:
- Class Cost Comparison - Master's Degree vs. The Apprenticeship
- Session Cost Comparison - Psychotherapy vs. Shamanic Healing Sessions
- Summary Cost Comparison of Classes and Sessions
- ACTUAL COST - Discounted Cost for Classes and Sessions in the Apprenticeship
- ACTUAL COST - Retreat and Vision Quest Costs
- Payments and Monthly Payment Plan
- Our Efforts Towards Financial Aid
Class Cost Comparison - Master's degree vs. the Apprenticeship
According to EducationData.org, the average cost of a Master's Degree in a private school is approximately $62,000. Assuming that the Master's Degree and the Apprenticeship have about the same number of classes (around 160 at 2 per week for academic weeks), the comparison would be:
Program Qualities |
2-Year Master's Degree |
2-Year Apprenticeship |
Total Number of Classes |
Approx. 160 (2 per week) |
Approx. 160 (2 per week) |
Cost per Class |
$388 per class |
$100 per class |
Total Tuition Costs |
$62,000 |
$16,000 |
The tuition for the Apprenticeship is about 25% of the cost of a Master's Degree! And this is before the discount has been applied.
Session cost comparison -
psychotherapy vs. shamanic healing sessions
Using psychotherapy as a comparison to the shamanic healing sessions:
Qualities |
Psychotherapy |
Shamanic Healing Sessions |
Length of Session |
50 minutes |
90-120 minutes |
Quality of Session |
Variable |
Deep healing at the causal level |
Cost per Session |
Between 100-200 per session |
Between 100-200 per session |
Cost per minute of a Session |
$2 to $4 dollars per minute |
<$1 to $2 dollars per minute |
Average Comparable Cost |
Between 240 and 480 per 2-hour session |
Between 100 - 200 per 2-hour session |
Average 2-hour Session Cost |
$360 |
$150 |
Cost for 80, 2-hour Sessions over 2 years |
$28,800 |
$12,000 |
Shamanic Healing sessions cost less than half of the cost of psychotherapy comparatively! And this is before the discount has been applied.
Summary Cost Comparison of Classes and sessions -
Master's Degree + Psychotherapy vs. The apprenticeship
Overview |
2-Year Master's Degree |
2-Year Apprenticeship |
Tuition |
$62,000 |
$16,000 |
Sessions |
Psychotherapy - $28,800 |
Shamanic Healing - $12,000 |
Total |
$90,800 |
$28,000 (Cost before the Discount) |
Comparative Monthly Fee |
$3,783 |
$1,166 (before the discount) |
The Apprenticeship is less than a third of the cost of a Master's Degree + concurrent Psychotherapy! And this is before the discount has been applied.
Actual Cost
Discounted Cost of Classes and sessions for the apprenticeship
Item |
Apprenticeship Cost |
Discounted Rate |
Classes |
$100 per class for a total of $16,000 |
$60 per class for a total of $9,600 |
Shamanic Healing Sessions |
$150 per session for a total of $12,000 |
$120 per session for a total of $9,600 |
Total |
$28,000 |
$19,200 (Savings - $8,800) |
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 further to make it more affordable to you.
From the comparisons, notice that:
From the comparisons, notice that:
- The overall 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 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!
ACtual Cost
Retreat and Vision Quest Costs
Retreats
There are 4 Retreats, each lasting 4 full days (5 nights), spread out over the 2 year period.
Cost per Retreat - $2,000 flat rate
Cost includes 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 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.
Cost per Retreat - $2,000 flat rate
Cost includes 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 does NOT include lodging before and after the quest.
For all 4 Retreats and the Vision Quest, you'll pay $10,000. Notice that the savings from the discount above ($8,800) almost covers this cost!
Payments and Monthly Payment Plan
Looking at the total cost of classes and sessions, even with the discount, may seem daunting, but our payment plan allows you to pay over time. Thus, your monthly payment for the classes and sessions would be $800 and occur over 24 months, paying as you move through the program. (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.
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.
OUr Efforts towards financial aid
We want everyone who is accepted to the program to be able to afford it. Thus, in addition to the monthly payment plan, we are in the process of contacting banks and private educational lenders to potentially provide ways to finance your education, such as student loans at a competitive rate. Although these efforts are in the exploratory phase and we cannot guarantee it, we're doing what we can to enable those accepted to attend.