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There are a variety of methods that our students utilize for financing their Career Training Program. The list below will help you determine what programs you may qualify for and decide what financing options you prefer:
- Usual Payment Methods
Forms of acceptable payment include cash, US Dollars Travelers Checks and MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards. Credit Card and Peso cash payments are converted at current resort exchange rates. Please enquire for the most current rate. All major currencies are accepted. You may also transfer money to our account prior to arrival. Please ask for transfer details. The money should be transferred at least 5 working days prior to start of the course and you will need to add US$7 or 5 Euro to cover our bank?s inward remittance costs.
You will need to pay all your PADI Application fees by credit card, check or bank transfer directly to PADI.
Currently one Australian Dollar is equal to about US$0.86 and one US Dollar is equal to about 45.50 Philippine Pesos (PHP) (as of 18/5/10) however this is for reference only as exchange rates are changing constantly. Please ask for the most current rates.
- Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
Sometimes our students are able to finance a large portion or even the entire cost of their Career Training through federal, state, or privately funded job retraining programs that they are qualified to receive. These types of programs are available through various agencies, associations, institutions, corporations and/or workers unions. Don't let the cost of education prevent you from achieving your goals for an exciting new diving career. Depending on your age, security status and employment status often it is possible to obtain loans which makes your career training affordable with low-interest financing programs that can save you hundreds of dollars over other financing options.
If you qualify for this type of tuition assistance program, please (email info@idc-inparadise.com for more details..
- British Military Resettlement
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Sometimes our students from the UK Armed Forces are able to finance a large portion or even the entire cost of their Career Training by utilizing their military resettlement benefits. There are different forms of application and payment for which it is important to understand and follow. Doing so can often cover your travel and cost of living as well as your tuition, fees and materials costs.
If you qualify for this type of tuition assistance program, please (email info@idc-inparadise.com for more details.. You can also contact, and indeed you must contact, your line manager, Resettlement Officer or Education staff for clarification, advice and assistance.
- G. I. Bill
Sometimes our students from the USA Armed Forces are able to finance a large portion or even the entire cost of their Career Training by utilizing their Veterans Affairs benefits. There are different forms of application and payment for which it is important to understand and follow. Doing so can often cover your travel and cost of living as well as your tuition, fees and materials costs.
Currently you can definitely claim the PADI Instructor Examination fee and you may be able to claim other expenses.
If you qualify for this type of tuition assistance program, please (email info@idc-inparadise.com for more details.. You can also contact your Veterans Affairs office for clarification, advice and assistance.
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