{"id":7482,"date":"2025-05-23T17:46:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/?page_id=7482"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:09:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:09:17","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"up\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.3\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"http:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/SSL-Website-FAQs-SM-3-1024x576.png\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background faded-background fusion-parallax-up gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/SSL-Website-FAQs-SM-3-1024x576.png\" ><div class=\"fullwidth-faded lazyload\" style=\"--awb-background-size:cover;\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/SSL-Website-FAQs-SM-3-1024x576.png\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:25px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:25px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#346083;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column mass-intro\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:15%;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:15%;--awb-padding-right-medium:60px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:40px;--awb-padding-left-small:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#8bb4df;--awb-bg-color-hover:#8bb4df;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:50px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-1 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>Are there any requirements to apply?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Yes. Applicants must hold an active CSL Practitioner License.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-2 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>What do I do first?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Once you\u2019ve decided to enter ministerial training, the first step is to complete the application process. Your application will then be forwarded to the Campus of your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-3 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>How long is ministerial training?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The training can be completed in a minimum of\u00a0<b>2 years<\/b>\u00a0and a maximum of\u00a0<b>6 years<\/b>, depending on the number of courses taken each quarter. You can find full program requirements in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/catalog\/\"><b>[catalog]<\/b>.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-4 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>Who are the instructors?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Courses are taught by CSL Ministers and subject matter experts with specialized experience in their fields. More information about our faculty can be found in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/catalog\/\"><b>[catalog]<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-5 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>What kind of courses are required for the Certificate in Ministerial Education?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Courses cover a wide range of topics, including:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diversity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ethics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spiritual Leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Organizational &amp; Financial Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spiritual Guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creating and Teaching Workshops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rituals and Practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Speaking &amp; Facilitation Skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cross-Cultural Psychology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">World Religions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Philosophy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">History of Science of Mind and New Thought<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More details are available in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/catalog\/\"><b>[catalog]<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-6 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>What is the cost of ministerial training?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The total estimated cost is\u00a0<b>$16,535<\/b>, excluding books and resource materials. Tuition and fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our\u00a0<b>[catalog]<\/b>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-7 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>May I audit a course?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. Licensed CSL Practitioners may audit courses. Full tuition for the course is due at the time of registration.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-8 x_elementToProof\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>What computer skills do I need?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Basic computer literacy is required, including the ability to:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Communicate via email and online platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Access and navigate learning systems using a web browser (Chrome is recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Participate in course forums and discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All students must have a dedicated email address and regular internet access to engage fully in their studies.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-9 x_elementToProof\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>Are courses offered online or in person?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most courses are offered\u00a0<b>online<\/b>\u00a0through regional campuses, with some selective\u00a0<b>in-person<\/b>\u00a0options available. All distance courses are provided in an\u00a0<b>online format<\/b>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-sections elegant-expanding-section-10 \"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-area\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-heading-wrapper\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-title\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 400;font-size:28px;color:#ffffff;\"><h2>Are there grants or scholarships available?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-description\" style=\"font-family: &#039;Open Sans&#039; ;font-weight: 300;font-size:18px;color:#ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-icon\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Capa_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 512 512; width: 32px;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<g transform=\"translate(1 1)\">\n\t<g>\n\t\t<path d=\"M489.667,233.667H276.333V20.333C276.333,8.551,266.782-1,255-1s-21.333,9.551-21.333,21.333v213.333H20.333    C8.551,233.667-1,243.218-1,255s9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333h213.333v213.333c0,11.782,9.551,21.333,21.333,21.333    s21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333V276.333h213.333c11.782,0,21.333-9.551,21.333-21.333S501.449,233.667,489.667,233.667z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content-area\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"elegant-expanding-section-content\">\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, scholarships are available.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/hefferlin.org\/\">The Hefferlin Foundation<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">offers scholarships starting in your second year. 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