All individuals interested in herbs, herbal health or personal development/discovery are encouraged to submit an application to the school.

Prospective Students must complete the following before starting classes:

Home Herbalist Program

  • PrairieWise School Application
  • Payment in full for classes you commit to or an approved payment plan.

Clinical Herbalist Program

  • PrairieWise School Application
  • Meeting with Executive Director
  • Payment in full for classes you commit to or an approved payment plan.


Tuition and Fees

BASIC HERBALISM:
$400 includes the cost of books and supplies

HOME HERBALIST PROGRAM: $1,500
Basic Herbalism One (40 hours @ $10/hr) $ 400
Basic Herbalism Two (50 hours @ $10/hr) $ 500
Basic Nutrition (20 hours @ $10/hr) $ 200
Prairie Wise Weekend (20 hours @ $10/hr) $ 200
4 Weed Walks (8 hours @ $10/hr) $ 80
Project Review $120

CERTIFIED CLINICAL HERBALIST:
Home Herbalist Course (150 hours) $1,500
Clinical Herbalist Course (430 hours+) $6,450+

Class tuition is due at the start of each class unless otherwise arranged.
A deposit is due at registration for Basic Herbalism of $50 which is non-refundable, non-transferable, unless the student cancels their enrollment within three (3) working days (Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) of enrollment.

Guest Instructor fees are additional and not included in the standard tuition.

Materials, books, supplies and equipment required for classes are the responsibility of the student enrolling.

Students who are not current on their financial obligations to the school will not be admitted to class until all obligations are met. Continued failure to meet agreed upon financial obligations will result in the student being required to prepay for classes before attendance resumes.





REFUND POLICY

Cancellation of Enrollment
Cancellation of enrollment may be done at anytime by mailing or personally delivering a signed document requesting the same.

  • A student canceling within three (3) working days (Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays) will be entitled to a refund in full of all monies paid except when a non-refundable deposit has been made.

  • A withdrawing student, whether or not in attendance, is eligible for a partial refund according to the following schedule:
Attendance Time Refund Amount
Up to 10% 40%
10% - 25% 30%
25% - 50% 15%
over 50% No Refund
    • Depending on whether or not an enrolling student pays for one course at a time or the entire program, refunds are based only on the portion of time used, as indicated in the above schedule, minus the non-refundable deposit.
    • Books, materials, supplies or any other purchases made through PrairieWise School are non-refundable and must be paid for at the time of purchase.
    • All guest speaker classes and intensives must be paid for prior to the event.


Educational Environment

PrairieWise Herbal School uses a variety of locations for classes including the home and gardens of Kahla Wheeler known as Pilot House, Tranquility Gardens which is the home and gardens of Madalein Odell, a variety of retreat centers including Full Circle Farm, The Light Center, Doolittle Farms, Gaea Retreat Center, Hollis Center and others. This change of scenery allows for a diverse learning environment and an opportunity for students to learn more about centers and services available in the area.

In order to build relationships and foster a sense of community all meals are communal with each student bringing a dish and contributing to preparation and clean up. Students are encouraged to prepare dishes using locally grown organic produce and meats whenever possible.

Attendance

Students are responsible for being on time and present from the beginning to the end of class. Students are expected to have done all reading and submit all assignments and homework on time. Unexcused absences and tardiness will be noted and any missed time will need to be made up the next time the class is offered. If a student misses 20% of any course, the entire course will need to be repeated. Re-admittance will be permitted at the beginning of the next class at the same level. Students missing over 20% of the course work will need to speak with staff to determine the most appropriate resolution. 100% attendance is required for weekend workshops and special events. This may occasionally require the student to take time off work or to leave early. Students must plan ahead and appropriately for these circumstances. Certification in both the Home Herbalist and Clinical Herbalist programs are based on a specific number of hours and any missed hours or classes must be made up to obtain Certification in your program. Tardiness as a habit will be addressed though counseling.


Leaves of Absence and Withdrawal

A Leave of Absence will be granted to students for problems related to immediate family, serious illness or financial problems. Students must submit a request to initiate their Leave of Absence. A student may re-enter the program at anytime during the following 12 months by notifying the school of their intention. After that 12 month period, students must reapply for admission at the discretion of school staff. Depending on the circumstances and duration of the leave students may be required to repeat previous studies. This may result in additional charges to the student (to be decided on a case by case basis).

Students who wish to terminate their studies with PrairieWise Herbal School must submit their intent in writing. Withdrawing students will receive a refund of all monies paid the school according to the refund policy above. Students who stop attending the school and who do not communicate their intentions will not be entitled to a refund.

Books

Upon enrollment the student will receive a book list showing the required and suggested reading materials for classes. With the exception of Basic Herbalism 1, it is the responsibility of the students to obtain and read required materials before classes. All reading assignments are included in the course syllabus that is available upon enrollment.


Evaluation and Grading

PrairieWise Herbal School is committed to supporting its students to the fullest capacity possible, and we want you to understand that a serious commitment is required of every student.

It is understood that acceptance and enrollment in PrairieWise Herbal School is not an automatic guarantee that a student will receive Certification in their chosen program of study. Satisfactory progress and competence must be demonstrated throughout training.

Students are evaluated through hands-on demonstration, oral testing and written exams. Students are evaluated individually on a Pass/Fail basis. It is understood that suggesting herbals remedies is an individualized and personal decision, therefore a well thought out, rational answer will be seriously considered, even if it is not the use recommended in the printed literature.


The School's system of grading is as follows:

Applicable to Clinical Herbalist Program only.

P (Pass) 70% or above on written and oral tests
F (Fail) 69% or below on written and oral tests
W (Withdrawal)
I (Incomplete, pending completion of required hours)

Students will also be required to demonstrate hands-on proficiency when the situation requires and oral testing may occur at any time.

Students are not only engaged in learning a new set of skills but also in learning about themselves, their relationship to the plants and to the world. Each student is looked upon as an individual with specific needs and talents. This allows for accurate appraisal of their strengths so that individual attention can be applied where appropriate.

Registration Form:

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