Tuition & Expenses
All fees updated 1/2009.
Total Estimated Fees:
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Tui Na Massage Therapy Certification Program:
- Cost is per program, please see our latest schedule available on our downloads page,
- Or, call 510-763-7787 For current Tui-Na Tuition Rates.
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Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine Program:
- MSTCM Program: Tuition $37,467.00; Fees $1,000.00 (Total: $38,467.00)
- MSTCM for Licensed Acupuncturists: Tuition $15,180.00; Fees About $500.00 (Total: $15,680.00)
- Tuition is increased during the fall trimester at a rate similar to that of the national cost of living index increase; students should budget such a raise accordingly.
In addition to the fees and estimated expenses outlined above, all students should prepare their budget with consideration of textbooks, housing and meals, health, transportation and miscellaneous expenses.
Students should be prepared to pay all tuition and fees each term at registration, either by cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard. Low-interest installment agreements are available to students experiencing financial difficulties. The down payment is one third (1/3) of the total amount. Students who do not pay in full or complete their installment contracts are ineligible to register for the following term, graduate, or receive transcripts of academic credit. Students will be charged $30 for each late installment. In addition, the processing fee for each returned check is $20.
The Academy provides access to several low-interest financial aid programs. Federal Direct Loans can be utilized by degree-seeking students who qualify. Private loans are also available for students who meet the credit criteria. For application purposes, the FAFSA school code for ACCHS is G32883. For more information, contact the Academy Financial Aid Office at (510) 763-7787. Also see Financial Aid.
Breakdown of all fees
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | |
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$50.00
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$100.00
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$75.00
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| Admissions Deposit for Foreign Students (deductible) | $200.00 |
| Registration Fee: Initial (non refundable) |
$60.00
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$30.00
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| Graduation Fee / Processing Fee |
$200.00 / $100.00
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| Pre-Comprehensive Exam |
$60.00
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| First Comprehensive Exam (each time) |
$90.00
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| Final Comprehensive Exam (each time) |
$120.00
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| Tuition fees, for credit: | |
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$207.00 / unit |
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$13.80 / hour
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| Lab Coat Rental Fee (non refundable) |
$35.00 / trimester
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| Malpractice Insurance for Clinic |
$33.00 / trimester
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| Transfer Credit Processing Fee (Not Applicable to GE Courses) |
$30.00 / course
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| Late Registration Fees |
$30.00
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| Late Tuition Payment Fee | $30.00 |
| Late Installment Payment Fee |
$30.00
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| Monthly Installment Interest |
10% / year
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| Add / Drop Fee (after one week class teaching) | $30.00 per form |
| Late / Irregular Examination fee: | |
| Course exam |
$30.00-$50.00 each
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$30.00
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$80.00 each
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$30.00 each
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$110.00
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$70.00 / unit
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| Tuition Fees for Audit | |
| Matriculating Student and Alumni (excluding electives) | $30.00 / unit |
| Non-matriculating Student and/or any Elective Course |
$80.00 / unit
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| Returned Check |
$25.00 / each
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| Transcript Fee | |
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$10.00 each
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| Two-day Business Service and Two-day Priority Mail |
$30.00 each
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$5.00 / each |
| Fees for Additional Copies of Diploma: | |
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$50.00 each
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$30.00 each
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| Letter of Recommendation or Verification |
$5.00 / each
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| Library Fees: | |
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$0.25 each book |
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$20.00 each item
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replacement price of original text |
| Student ID Replacement | $5.00 |
| Student Document Copy Fee | $30.00 |
Note: To graduate or be issued a transcript, all fees, current and due, must be paid in full. The Academy reserves the right to change any and all fees, in which case 30 days prior notice will be given.
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