Tuition Policy
Heartwood Yoga Institute is a small, private facility, but we strive to offer the highest level of training at a remarkable facility for the lowest price possible so that the powerful transformation that is a result of yoga training is possible for all. With the highest credentialed teachers, a state-of-the-art retreat facility, and an open-door policy that invites students back to revisit training courses without charge, you can't beat the value. We charge what we must, not what we can, but to provide all this at an affordable price, we have to keep the integrity of the program intact by defined policies.
Tuition
Tuition paid for all workshops or yoga teacher training is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or any alternate class or program.
If you have paid for a workshop or weekend course and you can not attend, you are welcome to participate in the next offering of the same subject provided you give us ample notice that you will be missing the session. (48-hour notice for a 1-3 day session or one week notice in the case of immersion or residency programs) Please call and leave a message AND send an e-mail to the "contact us" button to be sure your notice has been received. Without proper notice that we can verify, you will be forfeiting your tuition.
Heartwood does not issue refunds for any monies paid, except in cases where Heartwood cancels a scheduled program, in which case refunds will be issued. If you do not attend the program you signed up for, your payment for training programs remains on your account for up to 1 year. Students may change their enrollment start date one time with a transfer fee. We cannot accommodate those who shift schedules or change their mind more than once because of the limited space available and how this disrupts our being able to fill programs. Please note that when a student takes one of our limited spots and then doesn't participate, we cannot continue to offer our small and intimate programs efficiently and cost-effectively to keep tuition reasonable with all we include.
If you drop out of a program before completion, there is a re-enrollment fee of $300 to begin in another session. If you complete a program yet want reinforcement training and need to retake any or all of the training a second time, you are welcome to join us again through online studies with live Zoom sessions. (Please note, due to space limitations and servicing costs, we do not allow retakes with in-person training.) All students who complete our programs have unlimited access to the online coursework for that program, which is available free of charge for reinforcement of the material offered to them during their training.
Payment Options
Lowest Tuition: The lowest tuition price can be had by registering early and paying in full. You can do this by paying your tuition with a bank draft or check, credit card, or through PayPal financing, in which case you have 6 months interest-free to pay the balance, after which you are subject to whatever finance fee PayPal credit offers.
Heartwood Financing: Heartwood does offer a convenient payment plan for RYS programs or Yoga Therapy tuition. This requires a deposit and the remainder of tuition owed is divided into equal monthly installments. There is a finance fee applied to the tuition payment plan (dependent upon the term selected) which may have a higher finance fee than other credit choices, so please consider all options available to you. To set up a payment plan, please register by paying a deposit and notify us that you will be setting up payments. You must have a credit card on file. You will be asked to pick your term and then the monthly payment will be processed on the 1st of the month. The first-month payment is due when you begin the training (so budget for the deposit and one month to start the program.) If you enroll and agree to a payment plan, all tuition payments are your responsibility whether you finish your course studies or not.
Attendance (RYT-200)
Because most of our programs are designed as a linear course and the information unfolds progressively while students connect and bond, it is important to make every attempt to stick with one course from start to finish and not miss sessions. In cases where life gets in the way and a student misses material, the student is expected to make the time up in one of our alternate programs. If a student misses more than 50 hours of training in a 200-hour program), we will suggest they take the full program again. Also please realize some portions of the program can not be missed or made up privately or with alternate work, and in these cases, the student must attend that portion of training in person the next time it is offered before receiving their certification. As a sanctioned Yoga Alliance program, all students must put in the time and effort to participate in all assigned hours of training and no exceptions will be made under any circumstances before issuing a certification.
Attendance (RYT-300 or Yoga Therapy)
Students must make up any and all time missed from these programs by attending the same course in another session unless other arrangements are made in advance.
Tapas!
Yoga training teaches us personal discipline and that begins with students embracing the fact that they must show up, fulfill expectations, and understand that one's spiritual evolution can not be bought with a tuition payment nor can you be authentic if you are trying to cut corners. Growth happens only when we do the personal work, dive in with passion, and embrace the process at whatever pace is required to get results. With our flexible options, generosity of extra time offered, and our sincere attempts to make yoga training available and workable for everyone, completing any course at Heartwood should not only be possible but a refreshing, joyful experience for everyone!
Payment Options
Lowest Tuition
The lowest tuition price can be had by registering early and paying in full. You can do this by paying your tuition with a bank draft or check, personal credit card, or through PayPal financing, in which case you have 6 months interest-free to pay the balance, after which you are subject to whatever finance fee PayPal credit offers you.
Paypal Financing
We are registered with Paypal, which gives students 6 months interest-free to pay the balance, after which they are subject to whatever finance fee PayPal credit offers. (You apply directly with them and request the tuition amount required for whatever program you are attending. ) When using PayPal Credit, please notify us of which program you are registering for to be sure we have a correct record of your pending attendance. We will send you an invoice that you can pay with your PayPal credit.
Heartwood Financing
Heartwood offers convenient payment plans for our yoga training programs.
Tuition Financing Overview
We strive to keep our programs affordable and to provide financial options to make attending our yoga teacher training program a possibility for everyone. Depending on the program chosen, payments can be spread anywhere from 9 to 24 months to balance your budget. Paying for a program in full always assures the best price, and some people have low-interest credit cards or cards that earn points making these payment arrangements the sensible option, but other students find the convenience of a finance arrangement is better for their circumstances, especially when they can choose the term and payment that best suits their budget and goals. Finance fees are applied, and vary depending on the term and program selected. Students can also choose to pay us through Paypal, and in this case, you may wish to apply for Paypal credit, which provides you with 6 months interest-free.
Choosing the finance option with Heartwood requires signing a financial contract and you must provide a credit or debit card for an automatic withdrawal once a month. If you are setting this up, be sure you can meet your chosen repayment agreement. The contract is a formal agreement so failure to honor your arrangements will affect your credit rating. Please note the amount financed, the rate, the payment, and the full cost of the loan are outlined below so you have all the information you need to make the best decision for your circumstances.
When choosing the finance option, you can pay for the program during and/or after participating, so you can start learning right away and be certified and qualified to teach upon graduation; however we cannot approve Yoga Alliance membership until the program is paid in full. Yoga Alliance does recognize the date you graduated rather than the date you registered with the organization, so no time is lost on record by waiting until your financial obligation has been met with us to formally register with Yoga Alliance.
If you choose the payment plan and drop out of a program before completion, you are still required to pay the balance of tuition. You will be required to sign a financial contract when setting up your payment plan and place a credit or debit card on file for a monthly withdrawal, charged on the first or fifteenth of the month. If you do not finish the program, you may re-enroll within one year, however, remember that you must pay off your initial financial contract as per the original agreement regardless of your attendance. Note that we fill almost every program, and we do our purchasing and hiring to meet the needs of each program depending on enrollment numbers, so when you take a spot we are turning away others or have already made our investment in supplies to provide a quality experience. This is why we must enforce our tuition policy and why you are committed to paying the full tuition once you enroll in any program.
There are no refunds for tuition paid under any circumstances. In cases where disenrollment is approved and/or required for circumstances such as a student being discharged from the program or an unexpected illness that makes it impossible for them to attend a future session, we charge a 10% unenrollment fee to end the contract.