A non-refundable $50 Application Fee is due on starting the application process. Application forms are included in the admissions process. If a student is admitted to a training program, they reserve their space in all associated phases of the training by enrolling online and paying a deposit, $900 for Basic Certification in Boulder and $300 for the Regional Basic Certification and Advanced training programs.
Half of the tuition payment for all classes leading to a certification is due two weeks prior to the start of class. The remaining balance is due four weeks later for each of the Basic Certification classes. For the Regional and Advanced training programs, the number of installments will vary based on the total number of months. Invoices will be sent to students four weeks prior to due dates. Students may be assessed a late fee of $50 if payment is received after the due dates. All credit card payments can be made online.
Students may not begin any class until the appropriate tuition has been paid. Late enrollment is occasionally permitted, depending upon space availability.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change. Candidates and students-in-training are given as much advance notice as possible of any changes.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® accepts major credit cards (MC, VISA, DISCOVER, AMEX), personal checks, and money orders.
All returned checks will be assessed a $50 returned check fee.
Within the world of financial assistance, there are many different forms available to students. Scholarships are financial awards given to eligible students and do not need be repaid. Grants can be federal, state or privately issued and also do not require repayment. Loans are a form of low-interest debt that must eventually be repaid and are a good option for those who do not qualify for a grant.
The Rolf Institute administers two financial aid programs to help cover tuition (fees are not included) for students who qualify – Federal Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans. Students receiving Title IV Financial Aid must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to remain eligible for continued participation.
Contact the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Financial Aid Department at finaid@rolf.org for more information about financial aid programs and how to see if you qualify.
Note: Only students attending the school in Boulder for the entire training are eligible for Title IV financial aid.
The Rolf Institute is approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education and Training benefits. Please see Refund Policy for the refund policy pertaining to veterans. For more information, email veterans@rolf.org.
Note: Only students attending the school in Boulder for the entire training are eligible for Veteran's Education Benefits.
DIRI Refund Components and Policy
The Rolf Institute Refund and Return of Title IV Funds policy, in accordance with the accrediting agency and state education department policies, is expressed as a schedule of revised institutional charges incurred by students who withdraw based on the length of time, they remain enrolled or the consumption of services. The refund policy is entirely the purview of the DIRI Educational Services Office, working collaboratively with the Financial Aid Office and Office of Accounting. The Educational Services Office is responsible for developing, updating, and distributing the policy to all offices and students. The Rolf Institute includes the institutional refund policy as a part in the ‘Enrollment Agreement’ form, which applies to all DIRI students.
In the event a student withdraws or is terminated from the program, a tuition refund calculation in accordance with DIRI’s Refund and Return of Title IV Funds policy must be performed and any resulting refunds must be repaid by DIRI. For Title IV recipients, a Return of Unearned Title IV (R2T4) funds calculation must be performed before an institutional refund calculation which is based off of the student’s last date of attendance.
DIRI has two types of withdrawals:
Voluntary withdrawals occur when a student notifies a member of the DIRI Administrative staff that they will not be continuing with their schooling. Notifications can be in person, by phone, or via email.
Involuntary withdrawals occur when a student stops showing up for class and the Administration is unable to get in contact with them. If a student does not return from an approved Leave of Absence, or a Cohort Change Request causes the student to out of school for over 180 days they would also be involuntarily withdrawn and would be required to complete the reenrollment/reinstatement process.
Involuntary withdrawals may also be classified as Terminations depending on the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal. Violations to the DIRI Code of Conduct, Sexual Harassment Policy, DIRI Drug and Alcohol Policy, or the DIRI Copyright Infringement Policy would be noted on the Withdrawal form.
The withdrawal date/determination date is based on the date the student notified the school they are not returning, or the date the school realized the student is not returning or will be out for more than 180 days. The determination date will be no later than 14 days after the student’s last date of attendance.
Both federal and institutional refund calculations are based on the student’s last date of attendance.
Any unearned Title IV funds must be returned to the federal aid account within the regulatory 45-day deadline. When returning unearned Title IV funds, or making tuition refunds, the money must be returned in the following mandated order:
For Title IV, DIRI must notify AcctTwo to move funds from the DIRI Operations Account to the DIRI Federal Funds account immediately when making Pell or FDSL refunds. Once the funds have been successfully transferred, DIRI will make a Refund entry on the student’s ledger, as well as a Credit entry (if no tuition is due).
DIRI will then adjust in EDExpress, which will be sent to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) database via the next EdConnect transmission. Within three business days the Director of Operations & Systems Management will initiate a return via the G5 system.
All financial aid (Title IV) recipients who withdraw and have completed 60% or less of the payment period for which they have been charged, are subject to the federal refund regulations per 34CFR 667, 682, 685, published November 1, 1999. Federal regulations state that the amount of a Title IV refund is based on the percentage of Title IV funds earned by the student at the time of withdrawal. To determine whether Title IV funds must be returned, the school will calculate the following:
Students may be eligible for a late or post-withdrawal disbursement if they have accepted aid that did not disburse at the time of withdrawal from DIRI if they meet the required conditions for such a disbursement. The Department of Education must have processed a SAR or ISIR with an official expected family contribution (EFC), and the loan must have been originated prior to the student’s last date of enrollment. For first-time loan borrowers, the student must complete at least 30-days of the program.
Grants should be disbursed before available loan funds. DIRI is not required to obtain permission from the student to credit the student’s account with eligible grant funds as long as the funds are being used to cover the cost of tuition and fees. The post-withdrawal disbursement must be credited to the student’s account within 180 days of the date of determination.
If the student is eligible for a late loan disbursement, the Office of Financial Aid will send notification via email of the action required to either accept or decline a portion, or all, of a late disbursement. The student or parent has 30 days from the date of determination to respond instructing DIRI to make a post-withdrawal disbursement. If the student or parent does not respond within the 30 day timeframe, but within 180 days of the date of determination. DIRI may make the late disbursement upon request at a later date.
The student is notified by mail and email with the outcome of the late request. Post-withdrawal disbursements cannot be made after 180 days of the date of determination that a student withdrew or ceased attending.
The following refund and return to Title IV policies will be superseded if the Federal Pro-Rata refunds policy results in a refund that is more beneficial to the student. The date of withdrawal for refund purposes is the last date of attendance. Fees and charges paid to the school for goods and services, which have not been provided by the DIRI and accepted by the student, shall be refunded.
Any moneys paid to the Rolf Institute in excess of the sum due the school by the student who cancels, withdraws, or is discontinued will be refunded within thirty (30) days of such action. The failure of a student to notify the Director of Admissions in writing of withdrawal may delay refund of tuition due pursuit to Section 5001 and 5002 of the Education Law. The policy for granting credit for previous training shall not impact this refund policy.
A student who has not signed the DIRI Enrollment Agreement or has not been accepted to the program may cancel at no penalty.
A student may cancel his or her DIRI Enrollment Agreement at no penalty, with the exception of the application fee, within three days of signing the agreement, provided the student has not entered into instruction.
After three days of signing the DIRI Enrollment Agreement, students are responsible for 50% of the initial Program Deposit and the Application Fee, provided the student has not entered into instruction.
If the student withdraws or is discontinued after instruction has begun, the school may retain not more than: The Application Fee, $100 for the Anatomy textbook and eBook, the full Program Deposit (applied to tuition), and any tuition and fee liability for the current phase as of the student's last date of physical attendance.
Tuition liability is determined by taking the total tuition cost for the program, divided by the number of clock-hours in the program to get an hourly rate. The hourly rate is then multiplied by the number of hours completed in the phase in which the student discontinued attendance.
Fee liability is determined by taking the total cost of fees for the phase in which the student stopped attending, divided by the number of clock-hours in the phase.
*If students withdraw after completing a phase, they are liable for 100% of the tuition and fee charges for that phase.
The institution must perform an R2T4 to determine the amount of earned aid through the 60% point in each Title IV payment period (before 366 clock-hours, i.e., prior to the mid-point of the program). The institution will use the U.S. Department of Education prorate schedule to determine the amount of the Return to Title IV (R2T4) funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal.
After the 60% point in the Title IV payment period (at 366 clock-hours, i.e., mid-point of the program), a student has earned 100% of the Title IV, HEA funds he or she was scheduled to receive during this period. The institution must still perform an R2T4 to determine the amount of aid that the student has earned.
The Institute measures progress in clock-hours and uses the Title IV payment period for the period of calculation.
Determine the amount of Title IV, HEA aid that was disbursed plus Title IV, HEA aid that could have been disbursed.
Calculate the percentage of Title IV, HEA aid earned for clock-hour programs:
1. Determine the percentage of the period completed:
Divide the clock hours scheduled to have been completed as of the withdrawal date in the payment
period by the total clock hours in the payment period.
HOURS SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE TOTAL HOURS IN THE PAYMENT PERIOD = % EARNED
(Rounded to one significant digit to the right of the decimal point, ex.: .4493 = 44.9%.
The following guidance applies to calculations for clock hour and credit hour programs:
a) If this percentage is greater than 60%, the student earns 100%.
b) If this percent is less than or equal to 60%, proceeds with calculation.
2. Percentage earned from (multiplied by) total aid disbursed or could have been disbursed
= AMOUNT STUDENT EARNED.
3. Subtract the Title IV aid earned from the total disbursed = AMOUNT TO BE RETURNED.
100% minus percent earned = UNEARNED PERCENT
4. Unearned percent (multiplied by) total institutional charges for the period = AMOUNT
DUE FROM THE SCHOOL
DIRI does not have any provisions for students to appeal the amount of an institutional refund, the amount of outstanding charges, or the repayment process. However, the student may contact Office of Educational Services and speak to a representative to further discuss their outstanding charges if he/she wishes to do so.
In the event the program must be canceled, students will receive a full refund or will be able to apply all remittances to another program.
In the unlikely event that the school closes, students will receive full refunds of all remittances.
The 2016 Final Regulations established a federal standard for borrower defense to repayment applications based upon judgments against institutions, breaches of contract by institutions, and substantial misrepresentations by institutions, in 34 C.F.R. § 685.222. This standard will be applied for borrower defense to repayment claims asserted as to loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2017.
Postponement of a starting date, whether at the request of the school or the student, requires a written agreement signed by the student and the school. The agreement must set forth:
a) Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the school or the student, and:
b) A deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date will not be postponed.
If the course is not commenced, or the student fails to attend by the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student will be entitled to an appropriate refund of the prepaid tuition and fees within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in the agreement, determined in accordance with the school’s refund policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Act of 1981.
The institution must perform an R2T4 to determine the amount of earned aid through the 60% point in each Title IV payment period (before 366 clock-hours, i.e., prior to the mid-point of the program). The institution will use the U.S. Department of Education prorate schedule to determine the amount of the Return to Title IV (R2T4) funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal.
After the 60% point in the Title IV payment period (at 366 clock-hours, i.e., mid-point of the program), a student has earned 100% of the Title IV, HEA funds he or she was scheduled to receive during this period. The institution must still perform an R2T4 to determine the amount of aid that the student has earned.
Calculate the percentage of Title IV, HEA aid earned for clock-hour programs:
1. Determine the percentage of the period completed:
Divide the clock hours scheduled to have been completed as of the withdrawal date in the payment
period by the total clock hours in the payment period.
HOURS SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE TOTAL HOURS IN THE PAYMENT PERIOD = % EARNED
(Rounded to one significant digit to the right of the decimal point, ex.: .4493 = 44.9%.
The following guidance applies to calculations for clock hour and credit hour programs:
a) If this percentage is greater than 60%, the student earns 100%.
b) If this percent is less than or equal to 60%, proceeds with calculation.
2. Percentage earned from (multiplied by) total aid disbursed or could have been disbursed
= AMOUNT STUDENT EARNED.
3. Subtract the Title IV aid earned from the total disbursed = AMOUNT TO BE RETURNED.
100% minus percent earned = UNEARNED PERCENT
4. Unearned percent (multiplied by) total institutional charges for the period = AMOUNT
DUE FROM THE SCHOOL
For more information, please refer to the Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Manual on the website, www.rolf.rog.
Military students not accepted by the school and students who cancel the contract by notifying the school within three business days, are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid following the same refund policy for the school. Any students who withdraw after three business days, but before the commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid including the registration fee in excess of $10, following the refund policy of the school.
In the case of military students withdrawing after commencement of classes, the school will retain a cancellation fee plus a percentage of tuition, which is based on the percentage of contact hours, as described in the table above. Books and student fees used for tools and supplies are not refundable. The refund is based on the last date of recorded attendance.
Please indicate the need for an I-20/M-1 Visa and submit your completed application, including a copy of your passport ID page and TOEFL scores, no later than 60 days prior to class start date.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is an approved school by the U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services for attendance by non-immigrating international students. Upon acceptance to the training, the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute will provide you with an I-20/M-1 form. Students applying for visas must submit verification of funds sufficient to cover tuition and expenses. Please note: There will be an extra fee for expedited delivery of visa documents.
Applicants who wish to enroll in the Rolfing® Certification Training Program at The Rolf Institute® must be proficient in the English language, which includes the ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English prior to enrollment.
English is the language of instruction. The Rolf Institute recognizes that students’ success in our training programs depends on the ability to be proficient in English in order to participate and be successful in the Rolfing training learning process. One of the objectives in each program is to enhance students’ communication skills with the instructor, classmates, clients and the general public.
If English is not the primary language, students are required to show proof they have taken and met ONE of the following standards for admission into our program:
The Rolf Institute does not offer English-as-a-Second Language instruction nor provide any English language services. If scores are below these thresholds, or if the instructor determines that a student’s language skills are not adequate, he/she is required to hire an interpreter at his/her own expense, or be asked to leave the program until skill level is improved.
Application to the Basic Rolfing Certification Program begins with the completion of the Prospective Student Application Form and payment of the Application Fee. It continues via the Online Admissions Process, which collects required forms and documents. Enrollment into each phase of the training program is done through the online course registration system. Late enrollment is not allowed.
Foundations of Rolfing® Structural Integration classes have a Faculty:Student ratio no greater than 1:10.
Embodiment of Rolfing SI and Rolf Movement® Integration and Clinical Application of Rolfing Theory classes have a Faculty:Student ratio no greater than 1:10.
Current class schedules, information, and dates for the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute programs, both domestic and international, are posted on the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute's Class Schedule webpage. Or call us at 303-449-5903.
Students who wish to change one or more of their phases of training are required to complete the Cohort Change Request Form. Students must provide a detailed description of why they are requesting a change to their cohort. All requests are reviewed by the Education Department prior to approval and students are notified via email, mail, or phone of the outcome.
The cost is $100 for each phase of training that is changed after an Enrollment Agreement has been signed. The fee may be waived at the discretion of the Director of Admissions.
If a change request is approved, students will need to complete a Leave of Absence (LOA) Request form through the Admissions Department. Per Department of Education Regulations, the maximum timeframe for an LOA is 180 days within a 12-month period and includes weekends and scheduled breaks.
Due to DIRI’s mandatory scheduled breaks in between phases, students who change their cohort may be out of school for more than 180-days. If this is the case, students will need to be withdrawn and will be required to complete a reinstatement request prior to returning to school.
Students on Financial Aid who are withdrawn due to cohort changes may be required to pay a portion of their tuition out of pocket. If, after a Return of Title IV calculation is completed, it is determined that a portion of student’s aid must be returned to the Department of Education the student will have an opportunity to discuss their options with the Financial Aid Department. Financial Aid Students will be required to complete Exit Counseling, Federal Loans may become due prior to them returning to school, and they will need to re-apply for Financial Aid when they return to DIRI to complete their program.
A new Enrollment Agreement is required anytime a class schedule is changed.
The program is measured in clock hours containing a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction in a 60-minute block of time. The Rolf Institute does not use credits or credit hours for the Basic Rolfing Training Program.
If the Rolf Institute cancels an individual class day, it is the responsibility of the instructor to arrange for make-up of that time.
If the Rolf Institute cancels an entire phase of the training, all students will receive a full refund of their tuition and deposit, or can choose to apply their deposit to a future scheduled Phase.
The nature of Rolfing SI requires a close client-practitioner relationship. The student's conduct while in class provides the opportunity for the instructor to observe and evaluate the student's professionalism and maturity. Any conduct or behavior by the student which might jeopardize the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute or the reputation of Rolfing SI will be cause for expulsion. Disruptive behavior displayed towards faculty or classmates that does not support the learning environment will not be tolerated. Students displaying disruptive behavior may be suspended, due to conduct, from the class and/or expelled from the program. Attending classes under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs, or exhibiting behavior disruptive to the class is cause for conduct suspension or expulsion. Failure to pay tuition in a timely manner can also be cause for action. If a student is expelled due to conduct, the Last Date of Attendance (LDA) is the last date the student was in class.
The authority granted by, the DIRI Board of Directors has established regulations on student conduct and student discipline on the campus and off-site centers.
Violations of the Student Conduct Code could result in a variety of disciplinary actions, including suspension or permanent dismissal from the Rolf Institute. Concerns regarding possible violations should be directed to:
The Director of Faculty and Student Services
The Rolf Institute
303-449-5903 x105
It is the policy of the Rolf Institute to support and promote each individual's right to express views and opinions, to associate freely with others, and to assemble peacefully. In order to assure those rights to all members of the Rolf Institute community, the General Conduct Code outlines prohibited conduct on the Rolf Institute campus, sites and identifies applicable disciplinary codes under which sanctions can be applied for violation of the stated rules
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a way that supports the mission and community of the Rolf Institute. Personal and professional integrity are essential. Students may be warned, placed on probation indefinitely, suspended, or dismissed for violations that include (but are not limited to) the following:
Steps that will be taken when a violation occurs:
Note: Should just grounds be determined for the allegation, DIRI reserves the right to turned over to local authorities all documentation for possible consideration for legal proceedings.
Please follow the link below to report incidents involving faculty members or students inside of the classroom. These are incidents that fall outside of the scope of normal day-to-day class activities.
What is copyright?
A copyright is legal protection of intellectual property, in whatever medium, that is provided for by the laws of the United States to the owners of copyright. Types of works that are covered by copyright laws include, but are not limited to, literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, film, and multi-media works. Many people understand that printed works, such as books and magazine articles, are covered by copyright laws, but they are not aware that the protection extends to digital files, including music (like mp3), movies (like mp4, avi, flv), electronic books (like epubs), photos (like jpeg, png, gif), software, and unpublished works.
What is the current law concerning digital copyright?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), signed into law in 1998, recognizes that digital transmission of works adds complexity to the copyright laws. The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject an individual to civil and criminal liabilities. Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
The Rolf Institute's Policy
Copyright violation is a serious issue because technology makes it easy to copy and transmit protected works over the Rolf Institute's network. The Rolf Institute does not allow the illegal or inappropriate use of material that is subject to copyright protection and covered by state and federal laws. Peer-to-peer sharing (including the download via torrents) is not allowed.
Members, in good standing, are allowed to use the photos and text found on the Rolf Institute website for their marketing materials, with use of the appropriate acknowledgements. Students and members should research the origin of all images found on the internet, that they choose to use in their materials on their websites, so they do not violate copyright law.
For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at http://www.copyright.gov/, especially their FAQ’s at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.
The Rolf Institute prohibits sexual harassment of its students by any Institute employee or other student. Such conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge or removal from the training and/or The Rolf Institute. The policy covers all students enrolled for training, workshops, continuing education and advanced training. The Institute will not tolerate, condone or allow sexual harassment, whether engaged in by fellow students, employees, associates, clients or other non-employees who conduct business with the Institute. Students will receive prompt notification if expulsion is being considered.
Sexual harassment is any behavior that includes unwelcome sexual advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
• Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct is used as the basis for grades, advancement and or training decisions;
• The conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's education and training performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning environment.
Rolf Institute students, faculty and employees are entitled to work in an environment free from sexual harassment and a hostile or offensive working environment. The Institute recognizes sexual harassment as unlawful discrimination, just as conduct that belittles or demeans any individual on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual preference, age, disability, or other similar characteristics
or circumstances.
No faculty or staff shall threaten or imply that a student’s refusal to submit to sexual advances will adversely affect that students training, grades, employment, compensation, advancement, assigned duties, or any other term or condition of training or attending the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute for career training and development. Sexual joking, lewd pictures and any conduct that tends to make students, faculty and staff of one gender "sex objects" are prohibited.
Students who have complaints of sexual harassment should (and are encouraged to) report such complaints to a faculty member, the Director of Education Services or the Executive Director. If the Director of Education Services is the cause of the offending conduct, the employee may report this matter directly to the Executive Director. If the Executive Director is the cause of the offending conduct, the employee may report this matter directly to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Your complaint will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Confidentiality of reports and investigations of sexual harassment will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Any faculty member, student, staff person, or employee who, after appropriate investigation, is found to have engaged in sexual harassment of another employee or student will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or removal from the Institute.
If any party directly involved in a sexual harassment investigation is dissatisfied with the outcome or resolution, that individual has the right to appeal the decision. The dissatisfied party should submit his or her written comments to the Executive Director. The Institute will not in any way retaliate against any individual who makes a report of sexual harassment nor permit any student, faculty member, staff or employee to do so. Retaliation is a serious violation of this sexual harassment policy and should be reported immediately. Any person found to have retaliated against another individual for reporting sexual harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.
The process for students to report possible violations of discrimination, sexual harassment, grievance or deceptive trade to the administration is as follows:
Note: Should just grounds be determined for the allegation the files and supporting documentation may be turned over to local authorities for possible consideration for legal proceedings.
Colorado law requires that any complaint filed with the Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS) must be filed within two years after the student’s last date of attendance. Students can file a complaint online with the Division. Contact the Division by phone at 303-862-3001 or website: http://highered.colorado.gov/dpos. Complaints may also be filed with The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA), 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440, Washington, D.C. 20015.
The Family Educational Right and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley Amendment, protects the privacy of student records. The Act provides for the right to inspect and review education records, the right to seek to amend those records, and to limit disclosure of information for the records. Further details may be found on the FERPA page.
As part of FERPA, student have access to their student records as follows:
The Rolf Institute is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities by reason of her or his disability, not be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program offered by the Institute. The Rolf Institute is a Private school authorized under the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS). As a private school, The Rolf Institute meets the 1992, Americans with Disability Act, including requirements for 504 plans.
Admissions
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute prohibits the denial of admissions or enrollment on specified discriminatory grounds. DIRI does not impose eligibility criteria for participation in its programs, services, or activities that either screen out or tend to screen out persons with disabilities.
Once a student is admitted, The Rolf Institute requires appropriate documentation of the student’s disability in order to develop an either an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for students with learning disabilities, or a 504 Plan for students with physical disabilities. DIRI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations that support and ensure each student’s academic progress and success in meeting all requirements of the program.
The Rolf Institute does not provide additional services for individuals with disabilities that are not provided for individuals without disabilities. The Rolf Institute is not required to take any action that would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program, or activity offered or to undergo any undue financial and administrative burdens.
Accessibility
DIRI is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from services, programs, and activities because buildings are inaccessible. DIRI has removed barriers in the building, provides an elevator, ensures an accessible entrance, and reasonable maneuverability within the building and classrooms.
Accommodations
DIRI aims to ensure that Individuals with disabilities be integrated to the maximum extent appropriate in order to receive the same opportunities as any student in the programs. DIRI is committed to basic principle that individuals with disabilities be provided an equally effective opportunity to participate in or benefit from training at the Institute.
The Director of Education Services, in collaboration with the Director of Financial Aid and faculty, will develop an IEP that identifies any specialized academic modifications to the learning environment for students with disabilities. In general, The Rolf Institute will work with students to provide a variety of services that will accommodate their specific needs.
Accommodations may include:
Extended Test Time
A student who is eligible for extended test time will be accommodated on the day of the entrance exam by being given additional time beyond the normal three-hour time limit.
Distraction Free Testing
The Rolf Institute has a conference room that can be used to eliminate distractions that might occur in a regular classroom. During distraction free testing, the test taker will be alone in the room with a staff member being near.
Test Readers
The Rolf Institute does allow another student to serve as a test reader during the exam as needed and requested.
Alternative Format Testing
Accommodations can be made for the testing environment to be modified or for the exam to be given orally if necessary.
Advising Support
All students who attend The Rolf Institute have access to the Director of Financial Aid and Director of Education Services for advising as needed. Faculty members also serve as advisors to help students stay on the right track to obtain their certificate.
Note-takers
The student may hire a note-taker, at their expense, to assist in note taking during a class. This is usually a student from another class not in session as they are better able to accommodate and understand the language of the instructor and this allows for less disruption to the class flow.
Adaptive Technologies
Some adaptive technologies are available to support students with physical disabilities. Students should contact the Director of Educational Services to discuss specific needs and the accommodations that are available through the Institute
Interpreters
The student may hire an interpreter, at their expense if they do not clearly understand the English language since all of our classes are taught in English. This is usually a student from another class not in session or Rolfer™ as they are better able to accommodate and understand the language of the instructor and this allows for less disruption to the class flow.
The Rolf Institute adheres to Colorado Revised Statute 12-59-117. To view the full statute, please view Article 59 on the CO Department of Higher Ed website. Complaints of deceptive trade can be filed with DPOS using the same contact information provided above.
The Rolf Institute does not discriminate against race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, gender, age, disability or veteran status in admissions or in its education program or activities.
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The Certified Rolfing Structural Integration and Movement Integration Programs may not discriminate against any individual who is enrolled in the program and who is pregnant. Appropriate accommodations and alternate comparable activities will be offered as the situation warrants. Upon confirmation of pregnancy, the student must obtain a written statement of medical clearance (without restrictions) from her doctor regarding health status and advisement for continued participation in supervised practice experiences. Medical clearance forms are available through the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute Admissions Office.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute carefully screens applicants and monitors their progress as they go through our programs. While the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is the sole certifying body for Rolfing Practitioners, and requires that Rolfers™ adhere to Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute is not a regulatory agency and therefore is not responsible for any actions or activities on the part of the Rolfer once he or she has graduated from the Rolfing Certification Program.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute offers two certification programs in Rolfing Structural Integration. Each program has three phases, which must successfully be completed for certification. The Basic Rolfing Certification program (“Basic”) is designed for students with no experience in bodywork and requires 731 clock hours or a total of 22 weeks of instructional time in the classroom. The Regional Basic Rolfing Certification program (“Regional”) is designed for students with a license and/or extensive experience in bodywork and requires 600 clock hours or a total of 18 weeks of instructional time in the classroom.
The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy applies to all students enrolled in any structural integration certification program at the Rolf Institute. Students receiving financial aid are held to the same requirements as any other student for meeting SAP standards and may be reviewed at additional times for SAP compliance prior to a financial award disbursement being made.
Students enrolled in either of the Rolfing Certification programs must meet the requirements below (and, if applicable. to remain eligible for all types of financial aid ):
All enrolled students are evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress at the end of Phase I and at the mid-point of the program as follows:
Clock-hour schedule for Financial Aid Activities
731 Clock-hour Program:
Payment Period One 0-365.5 successfully completed clock hours
Payment Period Two 365.5-731 successfully completed clock hours
SAP Review
600 Clock-hour Program:
SAP Review
**The 600 clock-hour program is not currently eligible for Federal Financial Aid is therefore exempt from SAP policy.
Disbursements are made in two payment periods as follows, depending on when the student is awarded aid, or decides to receive their first payment:
Phase I and II Disbursement Payment Periods: The first disbursement is issued during Phase I, 30 days after the start date for the program for any student. The second disbursement is issued at the midpoint of the program, during Phase II, after satisfactory completion of 11 weeks of Instruction and 365.5 clock hours for the 731-hour Basic Program.
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Phase II and III Disbursement Payment Period: For students who do not elect to start financial aid in Phase I, they may request financial aid starting in Phase II and will be eligible for the full amount of aid available for the whole program. In these cases, the first disbursement is issued after the start date of the Phase II, if the student has met all SAP requirements for the completion of Phase I. The second disbursement is issued at the midpoint of the program, during Phase II after successful completion of 11 weeks of Instruction and 365.5 clock hours for the 731-hour Basic Program. If a student elects to have their aid disburse during Phase III, both disbursement are issued after the start date of the Phase III, if the student has met all SAP requirements for the completion of Phases I and II. Disbursements are scheduled one to two days apart.
Pace/ Quantitative Standard
In order to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, students must be on pace to meet all SAP requirements for graduation by successfully completing no less than 2/3 or 67% of the total cumulative weeks/clock hours of instructional time attempted.
Pace/ Quantitative = Cumulative number of weeks/clock hours for each phase that you have successfully completed Cumulative number of weeks/clock hours for each phase that you have attempted.
Progress Standard
All program requirements must be completed within a maximum time frame of 150% times the normal program length as measured in the total number of calendar weeks and clock hours the student is in class. The Basic Rolfing Certification normal program length is 22 weeks or 731 clock hours and therefore, must be completed within the maximum time framework of 33 weeks or 1096.5 clock hours of class time; the Regional Basic Rolfing Certification normal program length is 18 weeks or 600 clock hours and therefore must be completed within the maximum time framework of 27 weeks or 900 clock hours of instructional class time.
So as not to exceed the maximum time framework for meeting the progress and pacing standards for program completion, no student shall be allowed to repeat more than one Phase in the total program; each repeated Phase is factored into the Maximum Time Framework allowable for completing the program.
Time spent on an approved Leave of Absence (LOA) or a scheduled break is not counted against the maximum time framework.
Students may be required to repeat up to one Phase of the program, if for any reason, they are placed on academic probation due to failing to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. However, students may repeat no more than one Phase of the program.
The SAP calculations will be based off of the Qualitative cumulative score of all attempts. Students who repeat a Phase and are not on pace to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress at the point where they will complete a total of 67% (or 2/3) of maximum allowable hours, will be placed on financial aid suspension and administratively withdrawn. Students on financial aid suspension may not receive further financial aid.
Any student, who repeats a Phase, must re-enroll in the next appropriate and available Phase offered, or the student will be required formally to withdraw from the program. The student may be reinstated to the program if and only if he or she re-enrolls in the required Phase that needs to be repeated within no more than 180 days from the last day of attendance.
Students who withdraw from the program will receive a grade of 0% in each Phase interrupted by the withdrawal. Any interrupted Phase must be repeated upon reinstatement to the institution. Regardless of the reason for a withdrawal, the sum of all attempted clock hours will count toward a student’s allowable Maximum Time Framework.
The cost for repeating a phase will be determined based on one of the following reasons:
Due to the intensive and experiential nature of the Rolfing Certification Program, punctual attendance is required of all students. One unexcused absence requires a consultation with the instructor. Three unexcused absences may result in a student needing to repeat that phase. Note, no more than one phase may be repeated. Three unexcused tardies is the equivalent of one unexcused absence and will require a consultation with an instructor.
Grading Scale/ Qualitative Standard
The student’s academic average is reviewed to determine qualitative progress. The minimum requirement to meet SAP is a C average (no less than 70%) at the end of each Phase and a cumulative C average (no less than 70%) for the program.
The Grading Scale is as follows:
PASSING GRADES:
90-100% = A
80-90% = B
70-80% = C
NOT PASSING:
60-70% = D
Below 60% = F
Grades are provided to students using the Learning Management System Gradebook.
Incompletes
Because of the difficulty of students completing work outside of class, or entering any phase after it has begun, no grade of “Incomplete” is issued for any phase of the Basic or Regional programs and therefore have no effect on SAP.
In the event a student finds it necessary to be absent from school for an extended period, he/she may request an official Leave of Absence from the institution. Generally, only one Leave of Absence will be permitted per student request. The term of the Leave of Absence cannot exceed 90 days or three months, in addition to DIRI scheduled breaks.
There are two types of leave: Planned and Unplanned.
Planned Leave of Absence: Medical, Military, And Personal reasons.
Unplanned Leaves: Under extreme circumstances a leave of absence from an academic program may be granted for medical conditions, military deployments, or a national emergency.
Except in unusual cases involving unforeseen circumstances, a student’s request for a leave of absence must be made in advance. Students may request official leaves of absence subject to the following US Department of Education limitations:
No more than 180 combined days of leaves of absence are permitted in a twelve-month period. No more than three months (90 days), in addition to scheduled break time, will be granted for an initial Leave of Absence to any student.
The twelve-month period referenced in these provisions starts on the first day of the first leave.
A student’s request for a leave of absence must be submitted in writing, must state the reason for which the leave of absence is being requested, and must be approved by the Director of Faculty & Student Services to be considered an official leave of absence.
The Rolf Institution will only approve leaves of absence in cases where there is a reasonable expectation that the student will return to the program as scheduled.
Students will not incur additional charges from the institution for any absences during an official leave of absence period.
Students who fail to return to school as scheduled from an official leave of absence will be considered to have withdrawn from the institution as of the date the student was expected to return to school.
The student’s withdrawal date for refund calculation purposes will be the last date of attendance at the institution. If a student fails to return from an approved leave of absence, a portion or the entire student’s grace period associated with any federal student loans may be forfeited resulting in the obligation to immediately begin loan repayment.
Students are not eligible for Title IV disbursements while on Leave of Absence.
At times, students may need to drop out of their current pipeline due to home or work commitments. If students should need to change one or more of their classes, they will be required to complete the Cohort Change Request Form.
Students must provide a detailed description of why they are requesting a change to their cohort. All requests are reviewed by the Education Department prior to approval and students are notified via email, mail, or phone of the outcome.
The cost is $100 for each phase of training that is changed after an Enrollment Agreement has been signed. The fee may be waived at the discretion of the Director of Admissions.
If a change request is approved, students will need to complete a Leave of Absence (LOA) Request form through the Admissions Department. Per Department of Education Regulations, the maximum timeframe for an LOA is 180 days within a 12-month period and includes weekends and scheduled breaks.
Due to DIRI’s mandatory scheduled breaks in between phases, students who change their cohort may be out of school for more than 180-days. If this is the case, students will need to be withdrawn and will be required to complete a reinstatement request prior to returning to school.
Students on Financial Aid who are withdrawn due to cohort changes may be required to pay a portion of their tuition out of pocket. If, after a Return of Title IV calculation is completed, it is determined that a portion of student’s aid must be returned to the Department of Education the student will have an opportunity to discuss their options with the Financial Aid Department. Financial Aid Students will be required to complete Exit Counseling, Federal Loans may become due prior to them returning to school, and they will need to re-apply for Financial Aid when they return to DIRI to complete their program.
A new Enrollment Agreement is required anytime a class schedule is changed.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute accepts two types of transfer credits:
Transfer credits from a Rolfing SI International Program:
DIRI accepts credits from other Rolfing SI International schools for one completed Phase one, two or three. For DIRI to issue a final certification, all phases of the DIRI Basic and Regional programs must be completed for certification through either the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute or one of its affiliated international schools.
Please note that only phases/programs offered by the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO are accredited. Students need to check with the specific state licensing agency where they intend to practice regarding accreditation standards and number of clock hours required for licensing. Also, please note that only students attending the school in Boulder for the entire training are eligible for Title IV financial aid. Per the U.S. Department of Education, financial aid only covers phases offered through accredited programs. Therefore, financial aid may NOT be transferred to a Rolfing SI International school.
Transfer credits from a professional school:
Students may transfer up to 128 clock hours in specific subject areas if they have completed an approved 250 or more clock hour bodywork program. Students must have graduated from the professional program and hold a certification. Students must have completed all of the 128 clock hours and the program to transfer ANY credits over. Transfer students with professional certification may reduce the length of Phase I in the Basic Rolfing SI program to two weeks.
Students must submit an official transcript that shows satisfactory academic progress in completing the following clock hours in order to receive any transfer credits:
128 TOTAL clock hours eligible for transfer in to the Rolfing Basic SI Program
DIRI does not guarantee transferability of credits to another institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution. All components of the DIRI Basic and Regional programs must be completed for certification through the Rolf Institute or one of its affiliated international schools.
DIRI may only issue a COMTA “accredited” Certificate to students who have completed all credit hours within a U.S. DIRI program in Boulder, CO. Any student who transfers from a Rolfing International school will receive a “non-accredited” Certificate. Students who transfer from DIRI to any international school will need to formally “withdraw” from the U.S. DIRI program and be enrolled in the Rolfing International Program. Students with financial aid who withdraw from the DIRI program to enroll in a Rolfing International program will be responsible for any Title IV funds that are required to be returned or repaid based on the last date of attendance at the Rolf Institute.
The transferred hours will be counted towards the Pace/ Quantitative Standard (attempted and earned hours) but will have no bearing on the Grades/ Qualitative Standard.
If a student fails to meet any of the quantitative or qualitative standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress, he or she will be placed on an Academic Learning Plan for the next evaluation period.
Students will be notified in writing when they are placed on an Academic Learning Plan. Students will meet with the Director of Faculty & Student Services and their Instructor and will receive attendance or academic counseling as appropriate when they are placed on a plan.
The written plan will outline which quantitative and/or qualitative SAP standard requirements that must be met. Written warnings may include a requirement that a student repeat a phase for which they fail to maintain a C average (70%), or in some cases complete a specific number of mentoring hours during a scheduled break. Any additional requirements such as repeat of a Phase or the student at their own expense will complete mentoring hours. Mentorship hours will not be counted towards the SAP calculation.
Failure to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress, including all progress, pacing and academic requirements stipulated in the Academic Plan, will result in student being placed on Financial Aid Suspension and/or administrative withdraw. The institution will notify a student by certified mail if they are being administratively withdrawn for unsatisfactory academic progress.
A student on Financial Aid Suspension will not receive federal or institutional financial aid. A student who has been placed on Financial Aid
Suspension may appeal this status, and will need to complete the Appeal process to regain Financial Aid eligibility.
Hours completed by a student while on Financial Aid Suspension are still counted towards Maximum Time Frame.
The student may submit a written appeal of their Financial Aid Suspension or dismissal within five calendar days of their receipt of the notice. The appeal must be accompanied by documentation of the mitigating circumstances that have prevented the student from attaining satisfactory academic progress such as the death of a relative of the student, personal injury or illness of the student, social or psychological problems, learning disorders, or other circumstances that will be reviewed at the discretion of the Director of Faculty & Students Services. The student must also show evidence that changes have occurred to allow the student to now meet standards of satisfactory academic progress.
The Director of Faculty & Student Services will assess all appeals and determine whether the student may be permitted to continue in school on a probationary status, despite not meeting the satisfactory progress requirements or being administratively withdrawn from the program. The student will be sent the written decision within ten days of the institution’s receipt of the appeal. The decision of the Administration, in collaboration with faculty, is final. Students who continue while on probationary status will have a written Learning/Academic plan that outlines the standards that must be met to be removed from probation and successfully complete the program.
If an appeal is denied, students will be administratively withdrawn and placed on an Academic Learning Plan that will outline steps required in order to return. Students will not be eligible for Title IV Aid during this time.
Once a student has completed the required steps outlined in the Academic Learning Plan, they will be allowed to reinstate at a later date, however any student who does not return after two years may be required to repeat the entire program.
One of the conditions of reinstatement may be the repeat of the current/last phase, however only one phase may be repeated. If students fail to meet satisfactory academic progress after the repeat of a phase, they will be administratively withdrawn and will have to wait at least one year before reenrolling.
Students reinstated upon appeal are on a probationary status for the next evaluation period, during which time they must meet the terms and conditions set out in the Director of Faculty & Student Services’ letter granting the appeal. At the end of the evaluation period, and at the end of every evaluation period thereafter, the student’s academic status will be reviewed.
The student may continue on probation if they meet the terms of the academic plan approved at the time the student’s appeal was granted, until Satisfactory Academic Progress is regained. Any student reinstated after dismissal and appeal is not eligible for financial aid until he or she regains satisfactory progress status by meeting the minimum SAP standards, in addition to meeting all requirements for any financial aid loans previously issued.
If a student voluntarily withdraws or is administratively withdrawn from the program and wishes to return within two years, he/she will have to be reinstated to begin training again. Any student who does not return after two years may be required to repeat the entire program. If over one year calculated from the last day of attendance (LDA) has elapsed, the student’s application for reinstatement will be reviewed by the Student Evaluation Committee (SEC) and the student may have to repeat all or some of the previously completed phases of training.
The Rolf Institute offers the Basic Rolfing Certificate Program two to three times per year. Each cohort consists of three courses: Phase I which is six-weeks long, Phase II which is eight-weeks long, and Phase III which is eight-weeks long. There is a scheduled break of two to three weeks in between each phase. The SAP calculation scheduled is the same for each cohort: at the end of Phase I, at the midpoint of the program (365.5 successfully completed hours and 11 completed weeks), and at the end of Phase II.
Students who transfer hours into the Basic Rolfing Program will reduce the program length by four-weeks. They will follow the same SAP calculation schedule.
The transferred hours will be counted towards the Pace/ Quantitative Standard (attempted and earned hours) but will have no bearing on the Grades/ Qualitative Standard.
The Rolf Institute does not offer noncredit remedial courses. Mentorship and classes taken outside of the institute are not counted towards SAP but may be counted as Continuing Education.
During their stay in Boulder, students typically rent rooms in the community at a reasonable cost of $400 - $600 per month. A local, private referral list is available to students upon request by sending an email to admissions@rolf.org.
This housing referral list includes pertinent contact information, along with details on location and distance from The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute. Many of the living situations are within walking distance or a short bike ride or drive to The Rolf Institute.
The bus system throughout Boulder and Denver is quite convenient. There is a local bus drop off just a block away from the school. For bus schedule please check the RTD website at: www.rtd-denver.com. The Rolf Institute is not affiliated with or responsible for any housing options on this list.
Class information is communicated, whether by email or via the Leaning Management System, to all students prior to the beginning of each class.
All student records are permanently on file in the school’s administrative office. Please review Student Access to Records for FERPA rules on access and disclosure. Any student who wishes to see his/her records may do so by appointment during regular office hours. Student records are available to the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute administration, the Student Evaluation Committee, and the faculty of classes in which the student has been enrolled. Records are not available to other parties without the written consent of the student.
Transcripts are available upon request HERE. Official transcripts may be sent to a third party only at the specific request of the student.
Students receive certificates documenting their successful completion of their program. By affiliating with Membership Services, they become a Certified Rolfer. The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute also provides certificates for Rolf Movement® Integration Certification, Advanced Rolfing Certification and all the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute CE courses.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute provides all the necessary supplies for classroom instruction. These supplies include Rolfing tables, Rolfing benches, linens, audiovisual equipment, digital camera system, orthopedic skeletons, and anatomical charts. Handouts and other resources are provided electronically through the learning management system. Students are expected to purchase their own books and personal supplies.
The Rolf Institute's Thorm Droge Memorial Library contains a wide variety of books, Journals, research articles and educational videos on Rolfing Structural Integration and some allied health topics. Resources are for use only at the Rolf Institute. Students are encouraged to utilize these sources to enhance their learning experience and aid in their career goals.
In order to maintain and improve program effectiveness, the Rolf Institute monitors and reports completion, placement and licensure exam rates on an annual basis. Collected information includes name and contact information of employers, as well as other verification; and/or self-employment client logs, marketing materials, business permits and tax documents.
Information from Rolfers who want to share their practices or about possible job opportunities may be available on the Rolf Institute bulletin board or in a member newsletter.
Certification as a Rolfer does not guarantee a license to practice massage or bodywork in a particular state or city. State and local licensing regulations vary. The Rolf Institute's educational program and courses leading to certification as a Rolfer may not prepare students for licensure in their respective states and municipalities. State and municipal licensing laws vary in their content, hour requirement and testing requirements, and in some cases, municipal ordinances may apply in the absence of state law. Students are responsible for checking the licensing requirements in the states and cities in which they wish to practice.
In Colorado, Rolfers are exempt from having to practice under a massage license. For a list of state licensure requirements, please visit the ABMP at www.massagetherapy.com/_content/careers/MTreg.pdf or the AMTA at www.amtamassage.org/regulation/stateRegulations.html.
Please check the schedule as posted on the class calendar or contact the Education Department for current class schedules.
Administrative holidays and the academic schedule do not always coincide. Due to the intensive nature of the training, classes may be in session during hours and days when the administrative offices are closed. Schedules for specific classes may also differ from the dates and times listed in the schedule. Instructors will distribute the class schedule to students during the first week of class.
Administrative Offices are closed on the following dates.
Holidays and dates when classes are in session are indicated.
| Administrative Holidays | Class Holidays |
| January 1 (New Year's Day) | School Closed |
| Martin Luther King Day (January) | Classes in Session |
| Memorial Day (May) | Classes in Session |
| July 4 (Independence Day) | Classes in Session |
| Labor Day (September) | Classes in Session |
| Thanksgiving + Friday after | No Classes Thanksgiving week |
| Winter Break (last week of December and first week of January) | School Closed |
Section 103 of Public Law 115-407, the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, amended 3679 subsection (e) of title 38, United States Code, to require educational institutions to provide protections for any covered individual using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA.
The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute certifies that our facility will adhere to above-referenced law, and will make this school's intent to comply with 38 USC 3679(e) available to all Chapter 31 and Chapter 33 students.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.