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Ayurvedic Studies Program, Level 1 (ASP1) Application for the 2018 - 2019 Academic Year

Thank you so much for your interest in our program. Studying at The Ayurvedic Institute is a unique and profound journey! Please contact us if you have any questions about the application process: call (505) 291-9698 x126 (country code +1 for international appli-cants) or email [email protected]. Please see the Academic Catalog for in-formation on our Admissions Policy and what we consider when assessing applicants.

Admissions Process The admissions process has 5 main steps: STEP 1: Pay your $100 Registration Fee STEP 2: Submit your Application Packet including all required documentation STEP 3: Be interviewed (in person or from a distance) STEP 4: If approved to move forward, we grant Conditional Acceptance. You will be given the Student Handbook and other required forms that you will need to read, agree to, sign and return to Student Services STEP 5: After the forms have been received, we offer Formal Acceptance into ASP1

Documents You Will Need All applicants need to gather and submit the following documents as part of their Admis-sion Packet. (International students and students receiving VA benefits will need to include additional information as detailed below.)

Application including additional pages for essay answers Recent digital photograph - Please make sure it is in focus, well lit, you are the only one in the photo, and it is from the waist up with a focus on your face. A copy of your High School (Secondary school) Diploma or GED Resume or CV - include detail of all pertinent academic, employment, and volun-teer history with related dates 2 Reference Letters from people who know you in professional (including vol-unteer) or academic settings. They may not be from family members and they should speak to your ability to succeed in ASP1 as you understand it from the Academic Catalog

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Additional Documents for International Students In your packet you will need to complete the I-20 Request Form and supply us with a copy of your passport and proof of income from your bank (see the above mentioned form for amount of income required based on whether you are coming alone or with dependent(s), spouse etc.) in order for us to create an I-20 form, which is necessary for the US Govern-ment to issue you an M1 Visa, which allows you to study here.

Additional Documents for Veterans and VA Beneficiaries The Ayurvedic Institute proudly accepts VA Education Benefits. Please contact the VA directly at 1-888-442-4551. The VA will issue you documentation. When you receive it, please include it in your Application Packet. You also need to include a copy of your Joint Service Transcripts and transcripts from any other post-secondary education you have completed.

What To Do Next You can pay the $100 non-refundable Registration Fee online by using the following link: https://shop.ayurveda.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=poclfeeapp1

As an alternative, you can call us with your credit or debit card. Then, begin filling out your application and gathering your documents. Once completed, send this application with all of your supporting documentation to The Ayurvedic Institute by email. Once we have received and reviewed your completed packet and Registration Fee, you will be contacted by Stu-dent Services to set up an interview with Dr. Kreeger, our Dean of Education. We look for-ward to being in conversation with you!



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Contact and Biographical Information

Date of application_________________________________________________

What name do you prefer people call you?_________________________________

Legal name (first, middle and last/surname) _________________________________

Phone number (including country code) ___________________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

Current Address (including country)______________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Citizenship ______________________ Are you a US Permanent Resident? _______

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) _______________________ Age_________________

If you qualify for VA Benefits fill in the following information: Chapter/Program of Eligibility _________ Service Member SSN ________________

The New Mexico Department of Higher Education requires that we collect the following data. This information does not factor into our admission decisions.



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RACE

Asian Caucasian / White Other Category

Black Native Hawaiian

or Pacific I prefer not

to answer

ETHNICITY

Hispanic or Latino

Non-Hispanic or Latino

I prefer not to answer

GENDER

Female Male I prefer not

to answer

Education

High School Name and Location Year of Graduation

Undergraduate Education Dates If Graduated, Date and Degree

Post-Secondary Education, Training(s), Certification(s) Dates If Graduated, Date and Degree

Studies Related to Ayurveda



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Educational Information

Financial Information Like many schools and professional development opportunities, attendance at The Ayurvedic Institute requires financial commitment and foresight. Please review the infor-mation below, tell us how you will meet your financial responsibility, and acknowledge that you understand the costs and obligations by signing below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or (505) 291-9698 x126.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the tuition and fees for ASP1 for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date:____________

2018 – 2019 Ayurvedic Studies Program, Level 1 Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

Registation Fee: $100

ASP1 Tuition and Fees: $12,360

Estimated Additional Costs$500 Books $100 Study materials

Please note, book costs will vary from person to person as some people already own one or more of the required texts. Study material costs differ from person to person as well. We recommend people come with colored pencils or pens and folders, notebooks etc. to help remain organized.

Estimated Cost of Living

$500 Transportation $9,500 Room and Board

The cost of living differs depending on personal preferences. We estimate the average cost of living in Albuquerque for 9 months is: $10,000

Total Estimated Cost including books/materials and cost of living: $22,960 *Optional add ons such as Seminars & Intensives we offer to the public, would be additional costs.

How do you plan on meeting the financial requirements of the program?



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Essay Questions

The following essay questions are an opportunity for you to share more about yourself with us . They are also intended to be helpful reflections for you on topics we know matter to people’s success once they are in the program. Please take your time with these ques-tions and answer with sincerity. We are looking for typed responses (typically 3-4 para-graphs per question) to be attached to and turned in with this application.

1. We can imagine by your application that you are excited to learn about Ayurveda. It’s a remarkable field! What attracted you applying to study at The Ayurvedic Institute specif-ically and what are your aspirations for studying Ayurveda here?

2. Tell us about a time in your life when you feel you were really thriving or feeling especial-ly balanced. What did that look and feel like? What contributed to being able to be in that place? What did you learn from this experience that you are using to help support oth-ers? Then also reflect on a time in your life that was more difficult to navigate. What practices did you call upon to support you in this time of growth? What did you learn from this experience and how do you carry that over into your daily life? What role did compassion play in this experience or in how you understand the experience now?

3. Tell us about a time where you needed to be self-motivated and responsible for your own actions. How did that go for you? What did you learn and how might you approach an environment like that in the future? Similarly, tell us about a time where you had to work closely with a team of peers. How did that go for you? What did you learn and how might you approach an environment like that in the future?

4. Studying at The Ayurvedic Institute requires being able to honor and respect your di-verse peers, teachers and staff, the wisdom of many traditions, the process of learning and growth, and the structures that are in place to help support students throughout the program. Tell us about experiences that you have that you feel demonstrate your commitment to similar concepts.



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Please read and sign below

I certify that all information submitted in this admission process, including my application and any other supporting material, is my own work, factually true, and honestly presented. I understand that these documents will become the property of the Ayurvedic Institute. I also understand that I may be subject to a range of possible actions should the information I have certified as true, be false.

Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________



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Now you are ready to submit your application!

The first step is to pay for your registration fee. Then, once you have completed this application, check to make sure you have all the required documents. Email everything to [email protected]. Please refrain from emailing in bits and pieces. We want you to submit everything at once.

We will send you a confirmation email when we receive your application package. Thank you. We are looking forward to being in conversation with you!

Namaste!

