ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

I understand and agree to the following:
Ancient Art Midwifery Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant.
A telephone interview may be required.

All funds are in US Dollars.

No refunds are given for any reason and all payments are due, regardless
of the length of enrollment.

An Annual Report and Annual Report Fee of $100 is required yearly to maintain active status.
A $275 rebate will be awarded upon graduation to students who are never late with
Annual Reports or Annual Report Fees, AND have satisfied all financial responsibilities to AAMI.
This rebate is available only to enrollees in good standing.  Returned checks void the rebate.  
Enrollment may be terminated, without refund, if I fail to submit my Annual Reports (2 probation notices precede termination).

All initial deposits, fees or payments in full that are not wire transferred
should be made in the form of Cashier's Check, Money Order, or PayPal (US funds only).
Personal checks will result in a 30 day delay while waiting for the check to clear.
 
The Study Guide (Curriculum) remains the property of Ancient Art Midwifery Institute and must be returned upon the termination of enrollment for any reason.
  Students are required to sign and submit a notarized form stating that they understand that the curriculum remains the property of AAMI,
that they are not allowed to copy, forward, sell or share the curriculum and that they agree to return the curriculum to AAMI at the end of their enrollment.

Initial enrollment is 42 months. Extensions are granted at the discretion of the director and there are no Leaves of Absence granted.  Some courtesy extensions may be granted, but the standard fee for extensions is $60 per month or $600 a year.  Failure to request an extension one month prior to the Projected Completion Date will result in an additional $40 per month charge.  If the PCD passes, extensions will not be granted and re-enrollment is the only option.

Ancient Art Midwifery Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted work.
Submissions will be returned, at the student's expense, if grossly incorrect, undocumented, unbound, or the student's file number is not on every page.

All AAMI material is copyrighted. It is illegal and unethical to copy, share or sell course materials (it is necessary for students to copy certain course forms and clear instructions are provided that indicate which forms this exception pertains to).
The Study Guide remains the property of Ancient Art Midwifery Institute and must be returned upon the termination of enrollment for any reason.

A collection agency will pursue all legal avenues of collection for any fees not
paid or checks not honored.
Any checks that do not clear and are not collectable will be turned over to law enforcement agencies who prosecute “hot checks.”
There is a US $50 fee for EVERY returned check or declined charge.
After a second incident, payment of the entire balance is due in full within 10 days.

There is a $300 testing fee for the required final exams.  
Other fees will be incurred during enrollment.
By signing this form you acknowledge that you have read our Fees page and understand what fees will be required of you.

If you are unable to make payment in full, we offer a 0% interest payment option.
A special payment agreement is required, with Social Security number and a telephone interview with the director before any payment plan can be approved.
Balance is paid in equal monthly payments. Keep in mind that ALL payments are due regardless of length of enrollment.
Do not sign an agreement you do not fully intend to honor.
We can only continue to offer payment plans as long as enrollees honor their word so we are very serious about this issue.
We do not make credit checks, but AAMI reserves the right to reject any applicant of the Payment Program if
we determine that there is not sufficient intent to honor the agreement.
For Payment Program details and/or payment program code, contact Carla at 918-720-2717 or carla@ancientartmidwifery.com.

We no longer charge an additional mailing fee for Canadians but residents outside of North America pay a one time fee of $100 for additional mailing costs.

Add $30 for a PDF format ebook version of Helping Hands, The Apprentice Workbook if you do not already own it.

Every requirement must be completed and the $300 exam fee must be paid before a student becomes eligible for the Certification Exam.
In addition, a score of 70% or higher on the MSAT (Midwifery Scholastic Achievement Test) must be achieved.
Graduates receive either a Certificate of Successful Completion,  an Award of Academic Achievement or an
Award of Academic Excellence, determined by the quality of work submitted.
All work submitted must be completed by the student only and may not be a copy of another student's work.

In addition to the stipulations above:
I realize that there will be expenses other than tuition and the above mentioned fees and deposits.
This includes, but is not limited to, books, photocopying, postage, conference tapes and supplies.

I understand that this course is intended as preparation for, or complement to, practical experience under a supervising midwife.
AAMI may be able to provide assistance in locating a preceptor but cannot make that guarantee.

I understand that this course demands a great deal of time and study. What I learn depends on how much effort I invest.

I will not, under any circumstance, misrepresent myself as a qualified birth attendant based on enrollment in, or completion of, this course alone.
I am in complete agreement that my education will not be complete without an apprenticeship and other forms of practical experience.

I will not represent myself as a graduate until I have the certificate in my possession.

SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM IS EQUIVALENT TO SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT
AND SHALL BE CONSIDERED LEGALLY BINDING.
PLEASE PRINT A COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS.