Frequently Asked Questions

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If you’re looking for an answer to a question about the Institute of Holistic Nutrition Online, look no further! Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.

: When is the next available start date?

The next semester for our LIVE Real-Time Online Eastern or Online Pacific Day and Evening programs begins on Monday September 9^th, 2024. Orientation for IHN Online LIVE will be held on Saturday September 7^th, 2024.

Access to the first set of learning modules in IHN’s Self Paced program for September start is granted on September 9^th, 2024. It is also possible to begin at other times of the year due to the flexibility of the Self Paced structure.

What is the difference between your online program and other online programs in holistic nutrition?

Studying at Institute of Holistic Nutrition Online LIVE or SELF PACED offers an experience that is enriching, career building and relationship fostering.

Real-Time with full LIVE engagement by leading edge professionals in the industry and fellow students including live cooking classes and a co-operative placement
Traditional in-class style learning brought to a dynamic, virtual space + Evening Replay Bonus.
1-2 years to complete
2 or 4 days per week
1 or 2 courses at a time
Mon through Thurs
10:00am – 2:00pm local time ET or PT
1/2 hour lunch 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Our SELF PACED program allows you to study anytime from anywhere in the world.

IHN’s complete program in go-at-your-own-pace learning modules
Lessons are recorded by IHN’s lead faculty members
The student decides the pace of their learning, and what days and times work best for them!
Platform is open in all time zones!
1-3 years to complete the program
Peer Interaction Group (global student community)
Q&A inside the platform with instructor and administration answers, as needed
Intermittent Q&A with instructors and administration

: Can I attend a lecture from 10:00am-2:00pm on one day and 6:00pm-9:30pm on another day?

Yes, students have the option to decide which of the two times they would like to watch their lecture on any given lecture day based on their chosen time zone. Check out our other Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

What Funding/Scholarships Are Available To Me?

Check with your local office of Human Resources Development Canada on the availability of funding for individuals making a career change. Banks offer student bank loans and funding programs are in place through the Unemployment Insurance Office. Keep in mind that tuition does not have to be paid in full up front. Installment plans are available. Tuition is tax deductible.

Scholarship Opportunities

Canada-wide
Arctic Physical Therapy	Learn more
Global Lift Equipment	Learn more
Inspire	Learn more
Odenza Marketing Group	Learn more
RBC Royal Bank	Learn more
Scholar Tree	Learn more
StudentScholarships.org	Learn more
TD Bank	Learn more

Additional Funding Options

Canada
Canada Ontario Job Grant – If you are in a related field your employer you for government funding for your education	Learn more
First Nations \| Métis \| Inuit – Check with your tribe/band office for available programs	Learn more
Veteran Affairs Canada – If you were previously in the armed forces funding may be available to you	Learn more
British Columbia
Aboriginal Scholarship	Learn more
Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario	Learn more
ACHEV	Learn more
Other
Student Aid	Learn more
Bank Student Lines of Credit	Learn more

: What are your office hours?

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm Eastern Standard & Pacific Time
Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm Eastern Standard & Pacific Time

: Can I begin after a semester starts?

Yes you can, although some conditions do apply. Firstly, the courses offered at that time should not have any mandatory prerequisites. Secondly, space must be available in the course. If these conditions are met, then a program advisor will assess which courses would be best suited for you, based on your educational background.

: Can I take a course for interest or must all 19 courses be taken?

All 19 courses are required for a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition. However, if you want to take individual courses, you may do so. You will need to meet with a Program Advisor to view our current schedules prior to registration in order to learn the process to enroll into Institute of Holistic Nutrition Online’s courses and/or full program.

: How much home study is required?

Each class is three and a half hours and a reasonable estimate for home study per class is two and a half hours.

: Can someone flip between fulltime (FT) and part-time (PT) options?

Institute of Holistic Nutrition Online’s Applied Holistic Nutrition program has been designed to be flexible. Although students receive a FT or PT schedule, each course lasts approximately 4-6 weeks, and your schedule can be adjusted accordingly. It is possible to switch from FT to PT as many times as needed, and can also take breaks between courses if needed. Students have 5 years to complete the program.

: Can I switch between the Online Live, Self-Paced, and In-Class programs?

There is one opportunity to switch and a transfer fee applies. You would be required to officially withdraw from your current program and apply to the other program submitting the appropriate enrollment documents relevant to the program of transfer.

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