You'll find these topics below:
- What is the REAL Value of the Apprenticeship?
- What is the Cost of the Apprenticeship?
- Whoa! How can I afford to attend? (Payment Plans and 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 concurrent psychotherapy. 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
- 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 concurrent psychotherapy. Check it out:
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What is the Cost of the Apprenticeship?
Discounted total Cost of Classes and sessions
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! (Click here for a cost comparison).
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.
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!
Whoa! How can I afford to attend?
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 payment for the classes and sessions would be $400 twice a month 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.
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: