Financial Application

Financial aid and payment plans are made available for those who have a strong desire to attend and a legitimate financial need.

Payment Plan

If you are unable to pay the full cost of the retreat, we can arrange a payment plan that works for your personal financial situation. Your payment plan will consist of an initial deposit to hold your space at the retreat, and a predetermined amount, which will be billed to the card you provide, on a monthly basis. We have some standard options available which do not require an application or approval of a specific plan. The standard plans allow you to make a deposit now and spread the remaining cost of the retreat over the next 3, 4, or 5 months. If you would prefer a customized payment plan, please contact us at [email protected]

Financial Aid

Financial support funds are made available by private donation from others who have experienced The Light Within Retreat and know of the positive impact it has made in their lives. In this regard, here are a few principles to be aware of:

It is our desire to enable every person who has a strong desire to do so; we do not want money to become the only reason someone who is genuinely interested cannot attend.
In our experience, participants do need to have some personal investment in the experience to reap the greatest benefits.
The financial aid is limited, needs-based, and first-come first-served.
Financial aid is awarded up to half of the retreat cost.

We find that for those who really want to come, we can find a way to make it work.

How do I apply for financial aid?

To apply for financial aid, please take the following two steps:

Complete the application below.
Go to the registration page and make an initial deposit of 20% for the retreat.

Making the deposit reserves a spot for you at the retreat while your financial application is being considered. If approved it will be applied to your remaining balance. If you do NOT receive all the financial assistance you need, and you therefore want to withdraw your registration, your deposit can be fully refunded. If you are unable to make the 20% deposit, reach out to at [email protected] to discuss your financial situation and your options.

What is the deadline for applying?

There is no hard deadline to apply. However, the earlier you apply, the more funds we have available for financial assistance.

What happens after I apply for financial aid?

After you complete your financial aid application and pay your retreat deposit, your application will be considered by the men or women’s operations committee. The committee takes a number of factors into consideration including your personal situation and funds availability, balanced with a desire to support as many men and women as possible in attending. We strive to respond to financial aid applications as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 2 weeks. If we need additional information in order to make a decision, we will contact you by phone or email regarding your application. If your application is approved, we will:

contact you to inform you that your request has been approved, along with the amount of the scholarship, and

email you an invoice to pay any remaining balance you owe above the initial deposit, which must be paid before the retreat begins, unless other arrangements have been made.

If the funds are not available, we will contact you to discuss alternatives for you to be able to attend the program.

Financial aid and payment plans

You might be approved for a payment plan instead of — or in addition to — financial aid. We will work out the payment plan terms in a way that fits your financial situation. For a payment plan to be approved, you will be required to provide a credit card that can be automatically billed according to the terms of your established payment plan.

Additional questions?

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] to discuss your situation. A member of the men’s or women’s operations staff will be glad to help you find a way to attend The Light Within Retreat. To apply for a financial aid, please complete the application below.

Financial Aid Application Form

Name(Required)

Retreat(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

1. How did you hear about The Light Within?(Required)

2. Describe your interest in attending The light Within retreat. What do you hope to get out of the program?(Required)

3. Describe your commitment to your personal healing and growth work.(Required)

4. Describe your commitment to helping others in their own healing and growth work.(Required)

5. Describe your financial need and how receiving financial aid will benefit you.(Required)

6. In addition to the $140 deposit, how much are you able to contribute to your registration fee?(Required)

7. Are you interested/willing to arrange a payment plan to pay for your registration fee? If so, what are your preferred terms?(Required)