If you are accepted, you will be given an Enrollment Contract to sign and return to the Institute along with one half of the Tuition and Material Fee - $1,450 - to reserve your place in the class. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. The second half of the Tuition and Materials Fee - $1,650 - is due at the start of the Level II portion of the course. The $50 Registration Fee is paid at time of application to ITMI.

Registration Fee	$50.00	Due with application
Training Manual for Level I	$200.00	Due following acceptance to course
Tuition for Level I	$1,250.00	Due following acceptance to course
Training Manual for Level II	$200.00	Due following completion of Level I
Tuition for Level II	$1,450.00	Due following completion of Level I
Total Cost	$3,150.00

Financial Assistance:
There are different sources for partial scholarships and loans that can be applied to the ITMI course. These options will be covered during your personal interview.

Tax Credits:
The Federal government offers tax credits "up to 20% of your first $5000 in expenses for tuition and other fees." This can reduce your ITMI fees by as much as $630 and possibly apply to your travel and housing expenses. These are referred to as "Lifetime Learning Credits." For more information refer to www.irs.gov or talk to your tax advisor.

Method of Instruction:
Classes are limited to 32-35 students and are conducted seminar-style to allow maximum class participation. The method of instruction is team teaching. There will be at least three instructors in each class. This will enable you to become personally acquainted with your instructors and enable you to work with them on an individual basis.

The objective of ITMI is to provide professional training of the principles and code of ethics of tour management. This cannot be done in classroom studies alone. Emphasis is on supervised practical field experience in all phases of training. More than half of the ITMI program is conducted in the field - You learn by doing!

Prior to graduation we work in partnership with you to develop a resume that specifically emphasizes your skills and qualifications as a Tour Director. We also role-play interview techniques and target each graduate to specific tour companies and destinations.