Tuition and Fees

Tuition for the Master’s program academic units is $275 per unit for the 2009 academic year. Each academic unit is equivalent to 16 hours of classroom instruction. Tuition for the Master’s program clinical units is $550 per unit. Each clinical unit is equivalent to 32 hours of clinical training. The total tuition for the 3208 hour TCM Master’s program is $53,000, approximately $13,250 per year. Elective courses and certificate programs are additional and not included in the total tuition cost.
A Master’s program student can expect to pay approximately $1300.00 in fees for items such as: malpractice insurance, herb samples, student council, and other miscellaneous expenses. Other fees that could be incurred, such as add/drop course fees and late registration are additional. The cost of required books is variable and is estimated at $3800.00, for a four year period. If a student chooses to build a library, the total cost of books will be, of course, greater.
Tuition and fees for international students are the same as for U.S. citizens and residents. Five Branches University reserves the right to change tuition and fees as necessary.
Tuition for each semester is due in full, two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. For entering students, tuition is due at registration. The assignment of credit for all courses and clinical training occurs only after all financial obligations have been met.

Installment Tuition Payment

Master’s program students unable to pay in full at registration can arrange an extended payment schedule. Under this payment plan, 50% of the tuition costs are due two weeks before the start of the semester with the balance due six weeks into the semester. The installment fee is $25.

Refund Policy

To cancel your contract for enrollment at Five Branches University and to receive a full refund of tuition, a Withdrawal Form must be submitted to the administrative office no later than the fifth business day, following the first day of courses for which you enrolled. If you choose to cancel your contract for enrollment after attending courses, a pro-rated tuition will be refunded based on the percentage of unused class time remaining. If you are continuing your enrollment at Five Branches but choose to drop a course during the first week of the term you will receive a full tuition refund for the course, while students who choose to drop a course after instruction has started will receive a pro-rated refund based on the percentage of unused class time remaining. A refund will not be given for dropping courses after 25% of the course has been completed. Please refer to the Student Handbook or the Enrollment Agreement for detailed information on the Five Branches Refund Policy.