NNBM 2-Year PostGraduate Mentorship Training
Tuition, Payment & Scholarships
Explore the program costs, payment options, and ways to reduce your cost
Our programs are content-rich and draw significantly on the time and expertise of teachers, students, and staff alike. In both breadth and depth, they surpass most postgraduate Chinese medicine programs available today. Tuition also sustains ongoing research in Classical Text Archaeology and funds scholarship opportunities for those who need them.
We recognize that pursuing this level of training is a meaningful commitment, and we want to make it as accessible as possible. Where we can help, we will. A range of assistance options is available, including:
- Country parity adjustments
- Limited merit-based scholarships
Details on each program are below.
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The Apricot Grove Tuition
The following tuition rates are for Neijing Nature-Based Medicine: 2-Year Mentorship Training Program (2026/28) and Wisdom of the Cosmos (2026).
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| Curriculum | Program | Length | Professional | Student / New Pract.6 | Returning Student | Auditing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULL PROGRAM 2-Year Mentorship Training Program1,2
| Online (live + recorded) and In–person training | 24 months (Online) and 3 x 7-day Clinical Practicums (In-Person) | $14,800 | $11,000 | — | — |
| ONLINE LECTURE SERIES (only) 2-Year Mentorship Training Program1 | Online (live + recorded) | 24 months (Online) | $7,400 | $5,700 | $4,2007 | — |
| CLINICAL PRACTICUM (standalone)3,4 | In–person training | 7-day Clinical Practicum (In-Person) | $3,100 per practicum | $2,400 per practicum | — | — |
| WISDOM OF THE COSMOS5 1st Semester option | Online (live + recorded) | 6 months (Online) | $1,475 | $875 | — | $6758 |
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- A limited number of scholarships are available for practitioners serving underserved populations or residing in a low-GDP country. Scholarships apply to the Online Lecture Series only and do not cover Clinical Practicums.
- The Full Program discount applies when you enroll in the Online Lecture Series and all three Clinical Practicums. Savings: $1,900 (Professional rate) or $1,900 (Student rate).
- Enrolling in Clinical Practicums as a standalone option requires prior completion of the Online Lecture Series. New participants may not attend Clinical Practicums without the lecture portion of the training.
- Clinical Practicum tuition covers course fees only. It does not include room and board, which is invoiced separately before each Practicum. Estimated additional costs: meals approx. $80/day; lodging approx. $75–$150/day (private or shared); camping approx. $15/day.
- The Wisdom of the Cosmos first-semester option is for those who wish to study the history and cosmology of the Neijing without enrolling in the Full Program. Those who register at the Professional or Student level may choose to matriculate into the full program after the course is finished. Tuition paid is applied to the Full Program cost if you choose to matriculate.
- New Practitioner is defined as within the first 2 years of practice after becoming licensed.
- Returning students who wish to take the Online Lecture Series (only) again, can do so at a significant discount. NCCAOM PDA and California CEU credit is available for practitioners.
- The Wisdom of the Cosmos auditing option is for non-medical professionals who wish to take the first semester option only and do not plan to continue in the Full Program or the Clinical Practicums as a stand alone option..
Financial Assistance Options
Our Commitment
We believe that the teachings of classical Chinese medicine belong to the world, and that geography and economics should not be the deciding factor in whether someone can pursue this path of study. If you are uncertain whether your country qualifies, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we are happy to discuss your situation personally.
We offer a variety of programs to make our training more accessible:
- Student and New Practitioner Discounts
- Payment Plan Option
- Limited Merit-Based Scholarships for Professionals and Students
- Country Parity Discounts
- Discounts for Non-Medical Participants (Auditing)
Student Tuition Rate
Students currently enrolled in an accredited healthcare training program, or those who have graduated within the past two years, are eligible for a discounted rate. Select the “Student / New Practitioner” option during registration to apply this discount.
Payment Plan
The Payment Plan includes a 2% administrative fee and is structured as follows: 5 equal installments for the NNBM Full Program or Online Lecture Series, and 2 equal installments for Wisdom of the Cosmos. Your first installment is due at registration, with remaining payments charged automatically every 90 days to the card used at checkout. Explore the 2026/28 Payment Plan schedule below:
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| Tuition | Service Charge 2% Administrative Fee | 5 Installments 1st payment + 4 x every 3 months | 2 Installments 1st payment + 3 months after | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNBM 2-Year Full Program | ||||
| Professional | $14,800 | $296.00 | $3,019.20 | — |
| Student/First 2 Years of Practice | $11,000 | $220.00 | $2,244.00 | — |
| NNBM 2-Year Online Lecture Series | ||||
| Professional | $7,400 | $148.00 | $1,509.60 | — |
| Student/First 2 Years of Practice | $5,700 | $114.00 | $1,162.80 | — |
| Returning Student | $4,200 | $84.00 | $856.80 | — |
| Wisdom of the Cosmos | ||||
| Professional | $1,475 | $29.50 | — | $752.25 |
| Student/First 2 Years of Practice | $875 | $17.50 | — | $446.25 |
| Audit | $675 | $13.50 | — | $344.25 |
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Limited Merit-Based Scholarships
We offer a limited number of merit-based scholarships based on financial need and type of practice, with priority given to practitioners working in under-served or non-profit settings. Practitioners and students from underrepresented populations may receive special consideration.
Scholarship applications should be submitted alongside your enrollment application or shortly thereafter. Each application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Scholarship funds are limited. Scholarships are not available for Advanced Training courses or in-person clinical trainings. Please apply for program enrollment before submitting a scholarship application.
Tuition & Country Parity Discounts
We are committed to making the study of Neijing Nature-Based Medicine accessible to students around the world. We recognize that the standard tuition for our programs reflects costs anchored in US and Western European economies, and that this can place a genuine financial burden on students living in countries with significantly different economic conditions.
To address this, we offer country parity discounts — reduced tuition rates for students residing in countries where the cost of living and purchasing power are substantially lower than in the United States. These discounts are not need-based; they are offered simply as a recognition of global economic realities and reflect our wish to welcome students from as many parts of the world as possible.
Standard Tuition Countries
Those residing in following countries are enrolled at our standard tuition rates:
- Austria
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Portugal
- Singapore
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
If your country is not on this list, you may be eligible for a country parity discount.
How to Request a Country Parity Discount
Requesting a parity discount is simple:
1. Contact us at info@neijingstudies.com with the subject line: Country Parity Discount Request
2. Let us know which program you are interested in and the country where you currently reside.
3. We will review your request and, if your country qualifies, we will send you a personalized discount code to use at checkout.
4. Apply the code when you register and your adjusted tuition will be reflected automatically
We ask that you provide your country of residence and a billing address so that we can verify eligibility. Parity discount codes are issued individually and are intended for personal use only.
Discounts for Non-Medical Participants (Auditing)
Individuals not working in healthcare — such as sinologists, scientists, artists, and other interested parties — may enroll in the Online Lecture Series at the student discount rate.
This rate applies to non-medical professionals studying for general interest who do not intend to use this material professionally.
Payments & Refunds
By enrolling in any course offered by Apricot Grove Educational Services, LLC, you agree to the following payment and refund terms.
Online Trainings
- First Payment: The first installment (on a payment plan) or payment in full is due at the time of acceptance. A $350 enrollment fee is non-refundable in all cases.
- 60 or more days before the first class: Full tuition, less the enrollment fee, may be refunded.
- 45 days before the first class: 75% of tuition, less the enrollment fee, may be refunded.
- Fewer than 21 days before the first class: No refund is given.
If you enroll in a payment plan and withdraw within the refund window, you remain responsible for any outstanding balance, less the applicable refund amount.
In-Person Trainings
Due to the fixed costs of in-person events, a separate refund schedule applies.
- First Payment: The first installment (on a payment plan) or payment in full is due at registration. A $500 enrollment fee is non-refundable in all cases.
- 45 or more days before the first class: 75% of tuition, less the enrollment fee, may be refunded.
- Fewer than 45 days before the first class: No refund is given.
Tuition for in-person training does not include room, board, or travel costs.
Apply to the Program 2026/28
The School of Neijing Nature-Based Medicine 2-Year Postgraduate Mentorship Training is an intensive, two year program grounded in the original language and philosophy of the Huangdi Neijing. Designed for dedicated practitioners seeking depth, clarity, and authentic lineage-based study.
