Invoicing
If your tuition is being paid by your hospital or employer and they would prefer to pay from an invoice, please call us at 703 244 9829 and request an invoice.

Income Tax Deductions for Educational Expenses
Current tax law permits deductions for tuition, books, supplies and certain travel expenses incurred to maintain and improve professional skills. Please consult your tax accountant or the appropriate tax authority (state/federal) for detailed information.

Discounts
When three or more students register together from one organization, they are each eligible for a 15% discount. Call 703 868 1849 or 703 244 9829 to bypass the online registration (which will require full payment) to register with the discount.

Financial Aid
Lactation Education Resources does not have scholarships available; however we want to help those who need financial assistance with as much information as possible. Some of these websites may help you:

http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/grants/grants.html
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/educ01.htm
http://www.veteransfund.org/

This link, although oriented to military personnel, has an exhaustive listing of all military and civilian scholarships, loans and grant programs.
Military Spouse Career Advancements

MyCAA is a tuition grant program for spouses of active duty military. You can obtain tuition for the lactation course and the clinical internship through this program. LER is an approved provider of lactation training for this program.
Military Spouse Career Advancements/MyCAA

Time Payments
We are happy to set up a payment plan for you. The minimum initial payment is $200. Then your user name and password will be emailed so you may begin classes. We will bill your credit card monthly for a minimum of $200 until the balance is paid. A service charge of $5.00 per payment will be added. When your account is paid in full, your completion certificate will be sent. Call 703-868-1849 or 703-244-9829 to make arrangements.

Refunds
Students may withdraw within 2 months of registration with a partial refund for portions of the class that have not been completed.  A partial certificate is issued for the portions of the class that have been completed.