Financial Assistance at Karmê Chöling

Our scholarships are made possible by the generosity of our donors. To donate to the scholarship fund, click here (please write "Scholarships" in the "comments" box) or contact our Development department.

In an effort to keep programs available and affordable to all, we have established a sliding scale scholarship program and payment plan.

Income discount Level 1: 10% off the full program fee if your annual personal income is between $20,000 and $30,000.

Income discount Level 2: 20% off the full program fee if your annual personal income is under $20,000.

Student: 25% off of the full program fee for participants aged 18 or older who are full-time college students. This does not work in conjunction with other discounts.

Interest-free payment plan: A payment of 50% of the program tuition and fees are due at or before the start of the program and the remaining balance is paid within 6 months. This is done through post-dated checks or credit card authorization. We are flexible with this agreement and there are no additional fees for using this service.

Matching scholarships: We also match scholarships from Shambhala city centers. For example, if your local center offers you a $200 scholarship, Karmê Chöling will match that amount.

All matching scholarships need to be approved by the scholarship committee at least two weeks ahead of time. Please apply online to inquire about the possibility of receiving a matching scholarship from us.

If you qualify for a discount based on income or wish to use the payment plan option, you do not need to fill out an application. Please notify our Registration department that you would like to take advantage of the option and your account will be adjusted.

If you still find the cost prohibitive, you may complete the application below to request additional assistance. With this we ask you to think about what amount you can pay keeping in mind the payment plan option.

Notes:

• Please notify registration before you arrive if you'd like an income discount, student discount, or are interested in a payment plan or matching scholarship. If you still feel these options are not sufficient you may apply for a scholarship at least two weeks in advance. Please pick from one of our offers but please note we do not mix and match the offers.
• There is no financial assistance for accommodations.
• All inquiries and applications for financial assistance must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of the program.
• Some programs have specific deadlines for scholarship applications in the program description.
• There is a separate application and scholarship pool for Mukpo Institute, Sutrayana Seminary, Warrior Assembly and any Abhisheka; normal scholarships or discounts do not apply to these programs. Please read these programs' fact sheets for instructions on applying for scholarships.