Tuition

ACHS courses are designed to provide excellence in education and student services. We believe that quality education is an investment in your future and all of our services are designed to provide you with the best education for your education dollar.

Tuition includes:

All instruction and evaluation
Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited online classroom access, email and telephone support
Online interaction and support including a 24/7 Technical Help Desk
Exam fees
One official transcript
An embossed Certificate, Diploma or Degree upon completion of all program requirements.

Your tuition includes a wide range of student services:

eCompanion online virtual classrooms offering a rich interactive learning community with fellow students and expert faculty with real-world clinical experience.
An extensive virtual library to assist you with research including access to two subscription-only research database libraries. Graduate students also have access to the online and on-campus library of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and to the Library and Information Resources Network (LIRN).
Online tools to enable you to interact with your peers and join study groups.
Career center including employment bulletin board.
ACHS Reporter newsletter.
Special student discounts while shopping securely online at the Apothecary Shoppe College Store at www.apothecary-shoppe.com.
Unlimited toll-free phone access to information and answers to your questions within the United States and Canada.

Undergraduate Tuition:

The 2010 ACHS undergraduate tuition rate is $255 per semester credit.

Graduate Tuition:

The 2010 ACHS graduate tuition rate is $370 per semester credit.

Registration Fees:

$200 per program, payable upon enrollment

Students enrolling in single courses pay a registration fee per course, based on $30 per credit.

Monthly Plans:

Students can divide each semester into four monthly payments. Students enrolling in a program can participate in our monthly estimated payment plan for tuition, books, and materials, with a minimum payment of $275 per month for each three-credit course taken in the semester. Textbooks and materials are included in the estimated total program price and are shipped automatically to studentâ€™s who are on a payment plan. Students paying each semester pay for materials at the time of enrollment for the next semester. Monthly payment plans are interest free and incur a service charge (currently $20 per payment). Service fees are charged as each payment is received; to save service fees, a student can pay the balance for the current semester at any time.

Textbooks and Materials:

Textbooks and required materials average $350 per course. Materials and textbook prices vary widely depending on the course. Many modality courses require materials for lab work. For example, students are required to purchase herb samples for their learning in herbal courses and essential oils for aromatherapy courses. These kits are included in the required materials fee. Admissions can provide you the current materials cost for each course.

Textbooks

ACHS uses both Commercial Textbooks and Course Materials produced by the institution, depending on the course.

eBook versions of the Course Materials are now provided automatically to all students. These full color interactive manuals can be viewed online and downloaded in PDF version and are fully searchable. We encourage you to use the eBook version as much as possible and think before you print! Students can use and print the eBook for their own educational purposes. You may not distribute the eBook or print it for distribution. Students may purchase an additional printed color copy of the Course eBook for a printing charge. If you would like a printed copy, please let your admissions advisor or student services know at least four weeks before the semester start date. The price for each eBook and the printed version is based on the number of pages. The eBook is included in the required materials fee.

Each course description online includes the name and ISBN of all commercially published textbooks. These are available through ACHS at a student discount. If you already have any of these texts, please let your admissions advisor or student services know so that duplicates are not shipped to you. We are currently working with our publishing partners to make commercial eBooks available to students. Please let your admissions advisor know if you would like to receive Commercial Textbooks as eBooks when they are available.

Tuition Includes:

All instruction and evaluation.
eCompanion online virtual classrooms offering a rich interactive learning community with fellow students and expert faculty with real-world clinical experience.
Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited online classroom access, email and telephone support during your course.
Special student discounts while shopping securely online at the Apothecary Shoppe College Store at www.apothecary-shoppe.com.
Unlimited toll-free phone access to information and answers to your questions within the United States and Canada.
Online interaction and support including a 24/7 Technical Help Desk.
Exam fees.
One official transcript.
An embossed Certificate, Diploma or Degree upon completion of all program requirements.

Each course materials fee includes a fee (currently $33 per credit) for online materials resources and library. This fee includes:

An extensive virtual library to assist you with research including access to two subscription-only research database libraries and to many full text resources. Graduate students also have access to the online and on-campus library of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and to the Library and Information Resources Network (LIRN).
Online video and audio resources.
Online Social Network to enable you to interact with your peers and join study groups.
Career center including employment bulletin board.
ACHS Reporter newsletter.

Costs Not Covered by Tuition

Computer: Each student will need a computer with internet access that meets the minimum technology requirements (view at myachsclass.org).

Additional Recommended Reading: While all texts required to complete each course are included in the required materials fee, faculty may provide additional recommended book lists that are optional. However, purchase is not required and the library is an excellent resource for many of these books. These are available at the College Store at a student discount.

Other Fees:

Official Transcripts (extra copies) - $10
Letter of Recommendation (extra copies) - $10
Deferral - $90
Graduation Fee - $75
Replacement Certificate, Diploma, or Degree - $45
Exam Retake - $75
Exam Retake CE Course - $25
Program Reinstatement - $90
Assignment Extension - $45
Exam Extension Fee - $85
Returned Check - $30
ProctorU Online Exam - $30
Challenge Examination - $75

Refund Policy

ACHS follows the refund policy set out by the DETC and complies with the refund policy of the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization. This information is included at the website www.achs.edu, in the Program Catalogs, and by request from the College office.

Dropping a Course

Students may request to withdraw in any manner, but are asked to contact their Academic Advisor or the Dean of Admissions to discuss dropping a class.

Refund Policy for Cohort Fixed Length Credit Courses Up to 16 weeks in Length

Cohort courses have set start and end dates, and students progress through the course with a group of peers at approximately the same time, supported by their instructor and student services. Tuition refunds for cohort courses are pro-rated based on time enrolled in the course.

Students who cancel within five days after enrolling are entitled to a refund of all tuition paid. Materials are not shipped until the expiration of these five days. If a student withdraws after the shipment of course materials, ACHS will retain the registration fee, not to exceed $200. Students requesting cancellation during subsequent weeks from their start date are entitled to the amounts listed in the chart below. If the student contracts for a Program (a learning unit that includes two or more courses), each course is treated separately for the purposes of calculating any refund to the student. Students are not entitled to any refund after a specified week in the course, for example after week 8 in a 16 week course. Refunds are based on the date the drop request is received at ACHS or the postmarked date if mailed. The College will make any refund due within 30 calendar days from this date. It is a studentâ€™s responsibility to repay any student loans. Some financial institutions require that refunds be paid back directly to the institution in the event of a refund. Depending on payment plans, students who drop a course may still owe a balance to ACHS and/or their lender.

No student is obligated to tuition charged for a term that has not commenced when the student withdraws.

Refund Schedule

1-6 Week Courses
Refundable Tuition Due After:

1st Week = 70%
2nd Week = 40%
3rd Week = 20%
4th Week = 0%

7-10 Week Courses
Refundable Tuition Due After:

1st Week = 80%
2nd Week = 60%
3rd Week = 40%
4th Week = 20%
5th Week = 0%

11-16 Week Courses
Refundable Tuition Due After:

1st Week = 80%
2nd Week = 70%
3rd Week = 60%
4th Week = 50%
5th Week = 40%
6th Week = 30%
7th Week = 20%
8th Week = 10%
9th Week = 0%

Course Materials, Lab Materials, & Technology Fee

ACHS offers a 14 day â€œafter class startsâ€ return satisfaction guarantee for materials. Materials should be unopened and in reusable condition. Shipping is not subject to refund. The College is not responsible for damaged or lost study materials. Note that the technology fee is non-refundable after the fourth day of class.

Online Materials, Library & Resources Fee

Access to online materials, library and interactive resources. No refunds after the first day of class.

Travel Programs

Your deposit must be paid to secure your accommodations. The balance of your fee is due eight weeks before the first day of class. A 100% refund is offered if you withdraw in writing within five days of enrollment. If you withdraw eight weeks or more before the first day of class, your deposit is non-refundable. If you withdraw within eight weeks of the first day of class, no refund is available. We require all students obtain travel insurance.

Financial Aid

As an accredited institution, ACHS offers many funding options including interest-free, in-house financing available through convenient monthly payment plans. You are encouraged to discuss these options with your admissions advisor during your admissions interview.

ACHS is approved for students to receive funding from:

Veteran's Benefits
Tuition Assistance (military and employer)
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds (ACHS is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) for Oregon)
Vocational Rehabilitation funding
ACHS Imagine America Military Award Program Scholarship
ACHS Imagine America Adult Scholarship (Available to adult students over 21 including spouses of active duty servicemembers.)
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program
In addition, many corporations and private organizations offer scholarships and funding for education at an accredited college.

Military Funding
ACHS accepts all forms of military education benefits including tuition assistance and veterans benefits.

If you are eligible to receive VA benefits, you may download the appropriate application for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs main website at www.gibill.va.gov. During your admissions interview, your Admissions Advisor will assist you to complete your forms correctly and enroll using your VA Benefits. See each individual course description under Departments of Study from the home page for fees and interest-free payment plans.

ACHS Imagine America Military Award Scholarship Program
ACHS is a participating school in the Imagine America Military Award Scholarship Program. This Military Scholarship Program is available to veteran students with honorable discharge and whose education benefits have expired.

The ACHS Imagine America Military Scholarship awards a one-time $1000 scholarship toward tuition. For more information and scholarship application materials, please click here.

ACHS Imagine America Adult Scholarship Program
ACHS is a participating school in the Imagine America Adult Scholarship Program. This Adult Scholarship Program is available to adult students over the age of 21 including spouses of active duty servicemembers.

The ACHS Imagine America Adult Scholarship awards a one-time $1000 scholarship toward tuition.

Eligibility:

Adult students over the age of 21 including spouses of active duty servicemembers.

Applicants must:

Complete the Imagine America Scholarship Application online here.
Arrange for all transcripts and other application materials to be sent to ACHS.
Enroll in minimum of 6 credit hours.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Apply online here.

Workforce Training
ACHS is approved as an eligible provider under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). ACHS is an eligible training provider listed with the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. You may be eligible for this funding.

Vocational Rehabilitation
Many state vocational rehabilitation offices provide funding. We have worked with Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, New York, Kansas, and other state vocational funding offices.

Student Loans
ACHS is approved to accept the SLM Financial Career Training Loan and has negotiated a low interest line of credit and home equity line of credit through US Bank in Oregon exclusively for ACHS students. Contact Admissions at 800-487-8839 for more information.

Corporate Funding
Many corporations and private organizations offer scholarships and funding for education at accredited institutions. We have students funded by Wild Oats, Boeing, Qwest, Verizon, Sprouts, and Mountain Rose Herbs.

Tuition Payment Methods

We accept payments by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Tuition Assistance (military and employer), Veteran's Benefits, and Vocational funding.

Your first payment is due with your registration. Your application cannot be processed until we receive your first payment.