A limited number of scholarships for the retreat’s tuition are available to those individuals who would not otherwise be able to attend this retreat. Participants will still need to pay for their lodging and meals unless they do the retreat online. Scholarships are based on financial need, and within that context are prioritized for people from marginalized or underserved groups. Financial Aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible applicants. Once the financial aid allotments are granted exceptions will not be made so please apply promptly.
To Apply and Register
For the in-person retreat: First, fill out and submit your Financial Aid application. If you are awarded financial aid, you will receive your award, including registration instructions, via email.
For the online retreat: Please register and select “Personal Check” as your payment option – this registers you without requiring your credit card. Then, fill out and submit your Financial Aid application. If you are awarded financial aid, you will receive your award via email, and we will apply it to your registration.
Eligibility
Financial need serves as the primary basis for determining eligibility. The table below determines your eligibility but does not guarantee financial assistance.
| Family Household Size | Household Income Limit |
| 1 | $34,000 |
| 2 | $45,000 |
| 3 | $56,000 |
| 4 | $67,500 |
| 5 | $78,000 |
If your household income exceeds the amounts listed above and you still need financial aid, please explain why you should be considered.
*Lodging and Costs
Award recipients will stay in Seasonal Dorm accommodations. The cost for these accommodations for the duration of the retreat is $721. A subsidized rate of $630 is also available. No other discount codes may be applied. If you are awarded financial aid, you will receive your award, including registration instructions, via email, and be able to select which lodging price-level you want.
Application Deadline
Financial aid will be awarded on a rolling basis. Funding is limited so apply early.
Additional Information
If additional financial aid is needed, Shambhala Mountain Center recommends that people seek financial support for retreats from The Offering Bowl. The offering bowl is a crowd-funding site dedicated to helping raise funds for retreat costs from a worldwide network of fellow practitioners. Additionally, Shambhala Mountain Center strongly encourages all financial aid applicants to seek financial support for program fees from as many sources as possible.
If you have any questions about our financial assistance program or your application, please email registrar@shambhalamountain.org.