SLIDING SCALE REGISTRATION

In July 2022, all VTS programs began utilizing a sliding scale for registration. 

We are confident that those who join us are committed to being part of a thoughtful community that is diverse, actively engaged in collective learning, and interested in finding new ways of supporting each other. 

Please use the guide below to self-select your registration fee for this program.

TIER 1 PRICE

Consider investing in the TIER 1 price if you:

• are supporting children or have other dependents

• have significant debt

• have medical expenses not covered by insurance

• are eligible for public assistance

• have immigration-related expenses

• are an elder with limited financial support

• are an unpaid community organizer

• are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history

• experience discrimination in hiring or pay level

• are descended from enslaved people or Native American Indians

TIER 2 PRICE

Consider investing in the TIER 2 price if you:

• are single and/or without dependents

• are able to repay your student loans, are in repayment or have paid off your student loans

• have daily reliable transportation

• are able to miss work either for sickness or leisure, and are still able to pay next month’s bills

• travel when needed for an unexpected occasion like a family funeral or emergency

TIER 3 PRICE

Consider investing in the TIER 3 price, if you:

• own the home you live in

• have investments, retirement accounts or inherited money

• travel for recreation

• have access to family money and resources in times of need

• work part-time or are unemployed by choice, including unemployment due to full-time school in a degree-earning program

• have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.)

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

• Program Fee must be paid in full at least 10 business days prior to the start date of the event in order to secure your spot in the event.

• Cancellations must be submitted to info@vtshome.org more than 10 business days prior to the start date of the course to receive a full refund less any processing services fees.

• Any cancellation requests received 4 to 10 business days prior to the course date are not eligible for refund, but can be transferred to a future VTS training taking place within 12 months of the original training date.  Registration may be transferred one time within 12 month of the start date of the original course.

• Cancellations made 3 or less business days prior to the training will result in loss of your full training fee.

• Substitutions of attendees may be made at any time prior to workshop start date.

• Please bear in mind that VTS occasionally must cancel a workshop due to low enrollment. We therefore recommend that you check with the workshop coordinator regarding the status of your workshop prior to making any non-refundable travel arrangements. All cancellations due to low enrollment will be determined no later than 2 weeks prior to the scheduled start of the workshop.

• If VTS cancels or reschedules trainings due to weather, low enrollment, or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of VTS, you are entitled to a full refund within one month of cancellation (but VTS is not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you as a result of such cancellation); or you may contact VTS to move your registration to a future event within 12 months of the original training date. If VTS cancels a training in which you are enrolled, you will be contacted at the email address you provided when registering.

Please email info@vtshome.org if you have questions or concerns.