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NEW! WINW is now accepting applications
for the new, January – December 2009 program.

APPLY NOW!

Following your interview, a deposit of $750 is due to the school to hold your place in class. There is a $50, non-refundable application fee that is to be included with your application. This fee will be credited toward your tuition. A payment of $1,800 is due on the last day of class for the months of September, November, January, and March. For January-December 2009 class, payment is due at the end of February, April, June, and August. Forms of payment accepted: Check, cash, money order, and Visa or Mastercard.

Application Fee	$50 (non-refundable)
Deposit	$750
Book fee	$400 (due one week prior to start date; non-refundable after classes begin)
Tuition balance	$7200 ($1800 due end of February, April, June, and August)
Total tuition	$8400

Additional expenses (items to be provided by the student)
Books need to be purchased by the first class and tables should be ordered in the first weeks of school.

• Books, oils and related materials: Varied prices
• Massage Table: $500-$900
• Student liability insurance: $49
• School shirt, to be worn during outreach and clinics: $25 (approx.)

Massage tables and oils are available at the Red Dolphin Wellness Store. Red Dolphin and WINW staff will help you make the best choice for a table. Students are not required to purchase tables through the store, however, the store is here for the convenience of the students and your patronage is appreciated.

In order to take the last trimester of classes, payment must be made in full and all work completed to date.

A diploma and a transcript will be given at graduation after all academic and financial requirements have been met and all library materials have been returned. Transcript requests from employers will be honored with permission from the student.

After graduation, there will be additional fees (about $350) for state registration and the national exam. These fees will be paid directly to the state and the NCETMB.

The Institute maintains professional liability insurance through the Association of Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals (ABMP). Students are required to purchase individual liability insurance through ABMP at a minimal cost (approximately $49). Graduates may join either ABMP or AMTA for professional affiliation and liability insurance.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and available funds. Awards are usually less than $1,000. Any interested student may apply at the time of application (at least three weeks prior to the start of classes). A letter of need and last year's tax return should be sent to the Institute, attention: Scholarship Committee. Information regarding scholarship recipients is confidential.

Education loans are available to qualified persons through the Racine Educators Credit Union and Sallie Mae Financial (www.SallieMae.com). Call the Institute for information.

Students may request a leave of absence. These are not encouraged, but the school realizes that in extraordinary cases, such as a death in the family or a severe illness, the need may arise. This leave is expected to last no longer than two weeks. Class time and content must be made up. Please contact the school's director.

If the student withdraws or is not admitted by the school prior to attending classes, a refund will be given for all paid fees except the application fee of $50.

A student who withdraws or is dismissed after attending at least one class, but before completing 60% of the instruction in the current enrollment period will owe tuition according to the following pro rata chart:

At Least	But less than	Amount owed
one unit/class	10% = Week 3	$800
10%	20% = Week 7	$1600
20%	30% = Week 11	$2400
30%	40% = Week 14	$3200
40%	50% = Week 17	$4000
50%	60% = Week 21	$4800
60%	---	$8000 or full tuition

All refunds (if student has paid more than is owed to the Institute) will be given within 40 calendar days after the school dismisses the student or receives notification in writing of student withdrawal. If the student withdraws after 60% of the instructional program has been completed, the student will owe the entire tuition.

All or a portion of the refund will be used to pay loans, scholarships or other financial aid in conformity with federal and state law. The school will make a "good faith" effort to make a refund, if necessary, by sending certified mail to student's and parent's permanent address.

There will be a $250 administration fee for withdrawals after the first month of class. This is in addition to the pro rata refund listed above.

The refund policy under the GI Bill with Veterans Benefits will be as follows:

“The non-refundable portion of registration fees will not exceed $10.00. All other charges to the student, including books and supplies issued by the school, registration fees in excess of $10.00 and other fees will not exceed the pro-rata portion of total charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to the total length of the course. This policy is in compliance with the requirements of 38 CFR 21.4255.”

Please note that the information provided on this website is for the 2008-2009 academic year. Calendar dates and tuition will change for the 2009-2010 academic year. This information will be updated in March 2009.