The tuition at Maternidad La Luz includes classes, clinical rotations, and all equipment and materials.  A tuition deposit is due three months before the first quarter begins or on the date specified in the acceptance letter.  Full payment of tuition for each quarter is required by the first day of class.  All fees are nonrefundable once classes have begun.

If a student interrupts her program for a significant length of time and returns to MLL, she will have to participate in at least one week of reorientation.  The length of the reorientation will depend on the length of the absence.  There is a fee for the reorientation. 

If a student does not complete her homework within the three-month grace period after completing her program, there will be an administrative fee at the beginning of each month that the student still has outstanding homework.

Tuition

Deposits are due at least three months before the first quarter, practicum, or clinical placement begins or on the date stated in the acceptance letter. All other tuition is due on the first day of the quarter or practicum.

California Challenge Process Fees
Application Packet		$150
Application Review		$400
Written & Clinical Examination		$2700

Other Fees
Application Fee		$75
Outstanding Academic Requirements		$100 / month
Administrative Fee for Reorientation   after Interruption of Program		$250 per week

Official Transcript

$25

Official Verification Fee

$25

Late Tuition Payment Charge

$100

Other Costs

The cost of living in El Paso is inexpensive in comparison to other cities. Students spend an average of $500-$800 a month including rent.

Housing is readily available in El Paso. We recommend that students arrive with sufficient time (approximately a week) to find a place to live and to get somewhat settled before the program begins. There are often students who are looking for roommates. We will help students interested in sharing accommodations to get in touch with each other. Please write a letter to Maternidad La Luz expressing housing requirements.

There are several required books that are used in the program. A list of these books is sent with the acceptance letter. We recommend all students have these books as references in their own libraries. Estimated cost of books is approximately $500 to $750. There is a library at the school that includes all required books, ample references and additional resources.

All students need to have a phone. Students who are "On call" need to provide their own pager or cell phone . The estimated costs of these devices are $10.00 to 20.00 per month.

All midwifery and emergency equipment is provided at the center. No equipment needs to be purchased by the student.

Scrubs are to be purchased and worn during all shifts. Students need to purchase at least three sets of scrubs. Students need a watch with a second hand. Students are required to wear closed toed shoes on shift. It is recommended that everyone have health insurance.

Each student must have reliable transportation during clinic. Finances for general car maintenance and insurance need to be considered.

Financial Aid

Maternidad La Luz sponsors one full tuition scholarship for each quarter to assist women of color in the study of midwifery.

There are some work/study scholarships available for the Fifth through Ninth Quarters.

Students who are enrolled in college may be able to arrange financial aid through their sponsoring university.

Local women's resource centers may provide small grants.

State work force agencies and state rehabilitation agencies have provided financial aid for Maternidad La Luz students.

Private loans are available for those who qualify through their bank or credit union.

Maternidad La Luz is not enrolled in the Title IV Federal Student Loan Program.

Refund Policy

To confirm placement in the program, an applicant is required to send in a signed contract and the first quarter deposit three months before classes begin or by the date designated in the acceptance letter. A full refund of this deposit is given if the applicant notifies the Director within 3 business days of sending it. If an applicant pays her deposit and cannot attend the class applied for, she may defer her starting date to a later time with no extra fees. If an applicant decides not to attend, she must notify the director 60 days before the first day of class to receive a refund of half of her deposit. Otherwise all fees are non-refundable.

Full payment of tuition for each quarter is required by the first day of class. All fees are non-refundable once classes have begun.

We cannot predict political changes, weather or natural disasters. As Maternidad La Luz is on the border, there are no guarantees that the birth numbers will continue at the present levels. In the unlikely event that the clinic was closed, academic classes would continue and other requirements would be fulfilled if possible.