Apprenticeship Costs
Signing up for this or any training program is an investment in yourself and the future healer you will become. In this apprenticeship program, you will gain mystical and practical knowledge as well as shamanic healing skills, of course; but you will also undergo an inner transformation that will shape who you are as a person and as a healer. We recognize the value of these benefits. At the same time, we understand that costs can be challenging, so we have taken steps to make this program affordable for you. We have a Deferred Monthly Payment monthly payment plans which allows you to pay a fixed monthly payment, for example. For more detailed information, please see financial aid options below.
***NEW!!! FINANCIAL AID AND MONTHLY PAYMENT CALCULATORS BELOW!!!***
Program Flexibility and Costs
We want your apprenticeship to be individualized to your needs and to the needs of your apprenticeship group. You and your group will be making choices along the way to shape the design of your apprenticeship program; thus, costs will be somewhat variable. You can, for example, decide to add a day to your retreat, add a class, observe more live demonstrations, or have a private supervision session. Additionally, your shamanic healing sessions may increase or decrease in frequency depending upon your need.
Although costs are variable given this flexibility, you'll find a list of costs for each service below as well as an average overall cost per year. This average can only be an estimate as costs change based on your choices and the choices of your group.
We want your apprenticeship to be individualized to your needs and to the needs of your apprenticeship group. You and your group will be making choices along the way to shape the design of your apprenticeship program; thus, costs will be somewhat variable. You can, for example, decide to add a day to your retreat, add a class, observe more live demonstrations, or have a private supervision session. Additionally, your shamanic healing sessions may increase or decrease in frequency depending upon your need.
Although costs are variable given this flexibility, you'll find a list of costs for each service below as well as an average overall cost per year. This average can only be an estimate as costs change based on your choices and the choices of your group.
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Bi-Annual Retreats
Tuition: 200 per FULL day (3-4 days)* = 600 to 800 biannually Average Retreat Tuition Cost for 1st Year: 1,400 Average Retreat Tuition Cost for 2nd Year: 1,600 *You do NOT pay tuition for arrival and departure days even if there are retreat activities on those days Lodging and food: Lodging and food costs are separate from tuition and separate from your payment plan. Lodging costs are variable and depend upon the number of apprentices in your group as each group member shares lodging costs. We bring our own food to retreats. |
Classes Between Retreats
2-hour Classes (Academic and Practicum) - 40 each Average Number of Classes for 1st Year: 40 Total Average Cost for Classes 1st Year - 1,600 Average Number of Classes for 2nd Year: 20 Total Average Cost for Classes 2nd Year: 800 Vision Quest
Includes: Preparations Classes prior to the 6-day quest Medicine Walk Discussion Class prior to the quest 6-day Quest (1 day preparation, 4 days in wilderness, 1 day of integration and ceremony - all for 1,295 |
Individual Shamanic Healing Sessions
As part of the apprenticeship program, you are required to enter into an on-going healing process, structured much like psychotherapy with sessions usually occurring once a week for the first year. These sessions may be paid through your health insurance coverage (usually between 50-80%). Please see the financial aid section and CALCULATORS! below.
1.5-hour Session (Please notice that these sessions are twice as long! as ordinary psychotherapy sessions)
Apprenticeship Discount for all Apprentices:
195 (ordinary cost of session) - 35 (discount) = 160 per session
Average Number of Sessions for First Year: 30
Total Average Cost for Sessions for First Year: 4,800 (50% to 80% may be paid by insurance!)
Average Number of Sessions for Second Year: 20
Total Average Cost for Sessions for Second Year: 3,200 (50% to 80% may be paid by insurance!)
As part of the apprenticeship program, you are required to enter into an on-going healing process, structured much like psychotherapy with sessions usually occurring once a week for the first year. These sessions may be paid through your health insurance coverage (usually between 50-80%). Please see the financial aid section and CALCULATORS! below.
1.5-hour Session (Please notice that these sessions are twice as long! as ordinary psychotherapy sessions)
Apprenticeship Discount for all Apprentices:
195 (ordinary cost of session) - 35 (discount) = 160 per session
Average Number of Sessions for First Year: 30
Total Average Cost for Sessions for First Year: 4,800 (50% to 80% may be paid by insurance!)
Average Number of Sessions for Second Year: 20
Total Average Cost for Sessions for Second Year: 3,200 (50% to 80% may be paid by insurance!)
payment options and
Financial Aid
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General Program Payment Options
OPTION 1 - Variable Monthly Fee You can choose to pay directly out-of-pocket for all aspects of the program, including retreats, classes, vision quests, and shamanic healing sessions. If you choose this option, you will be billed monthly as program events and services occur. Payment in full is due at time of invoice receipt. OPTION 2 - Fixed Monthly Payment Plan (Deferred Payments) If you would prefer to have a fixed monthly fee, you may elect this option, which is equivalent to an interest-free student loan! The monthly fee is determined by the your income as well as average costs for the entire apprenticeship program. The duration of payment for the monthly fee may extend beyond the 2-year duration of the program, deferring payment as necessary to assist apprentices who are experiencing financial challenges. As flexibility is designed into the apprenticeship program with the apprentice making continuous choices about individual needs, services and tuition may fluctuate; therefore, while the monthly payment amount will remain fixed, the number of months for payment may increase or decrease, depending upon the number and type of services rendered. The participant agrees to pay the monthly fee until all program costs are paid in full. Participants whose financial situation changes during the apprenticeship must report changes to income level so that the monthly fee may be reassessed according to the new income level. Proof of income must be provided in order to choose this option. (Lodging fees for retreats are NOT included in this plan and must be paid in full prior to attending the retreat). To get an estimate of your monthly payment plan, you can fill in your information and use the calculators below, which are loosely based on the income-driven repayment system of the US federal government. |
Payment Options for
Shamanic Healing Sessions OPTION 1 - Pay with Variable OR Fixed Monthly Payment Plan With this option, you'll be paying the session fee with your chosen payment option. Your sessions will be billed to you monthly. OPTION 2 - Pay through Health Insurance Health insurance usually covers 50% to 80% of fees for "behavioral health" care after your deductible has been paid. Thus, you could estimate your portion of the fee to be between 40 - 100 per session after your deductible has been met. If you have a very high deductible (such as 5000 per year), it might be more cost effective to pay a higher insurance plan fee and get better coverage for these sessions. (Please note: Medicare, Medicaid or State Insurance is not covered unfortunately!) To find out more about coverage by your insurance company, contact a respresentative and ask the following questions: "What are my benefits for mental health or behavioral health and what is the deductible? "How much does my plan cover for a Licensed Professional Counselor who is out-of-network?" "Do I have out-of-area coverage?" (If you live outside of Oregon) 
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NEW! Financial Aid Calculators
Health Insurance Calculator
After you know the percentage that the insurance company will pay, please enter it below to see an estimate of what your copay will be. (Bear in mind that you may have to meet your deductible first!)
income-based financial aid Calculator
To determine your eligibility for the Deferred Payment Plan, please complete the information below.
(NOTE: the Institute does not have access to or store any information provided).
***Total household income includes the gross annual income (before taxes) for ALL wage earners in the household***
(NOTE: the Institute does not have access to or store any information provided).
***Total household income includes the gross annual income (before taxes) for ALL wage earners in the household***
Your Estimated Monthly Payment on the Deferred Payment Schedule:
With this Monthly Payment, you would be making payments for a period of:
If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact the Institute and we'll be glad to assist!