The TM course fee
The TM course fee varies depending on annual household income, ranging from $420 to $980. The fee may be paid in full or in installments. Partial scholarships may be available to those in need of financial assistance.
“It’s one investment for a lifetime of better health and personal growth, with long-term support from TM teachers”
Raisa Martinez, certified TM teacher
Your TM course fee
Calculate your annual household income range by adding up the total income of everyone who lives in the same household.
There are special rates for families and school children.
Concessions are also available (universal credit, state pension and full-time students)
- Personalized one-on-one instruction
- 3 group sessions with your teacher and other course participants
- Continued support from certified TM teachers, including personal tune-ups
- The TM app (including a custom timer, access to daily group meditations and other TM events, a library of videos and knowledge, and much more)
- A satisfaction guarantee
- Access to TM centers around the world
Cant’t afford the course?
We also offer partial scholarships to deserving individuals in need. Contact your local TM teacher for details.
Frequently asked questions
Which payment options are available?
When purchasing the TM course, there are several payment methods available.
Pay in full
You can pay in full via credit card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Elo, JCB, and Union Pay are available.
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You can also pay in full via Shop Pay and Affirm.
Pay in installments
Use Shop Pay, PayPal, or Affirm for flexible installment options, with no hidden fees. Thousands of people use these providers for hassle-free payments. You can also enjoy interest-free payments over shorter periods, making the TM course even more affordable.
Shop Pay
- Four interest-free payments over six weeks
- Six interest-free payments over six months
- 12 monthly payments (terms apply)
- No hidden fees or surprises
PayPal
- Four interest-free payments over six weeks
- Monthly payments available up to 12 months (terms apply)
- No hidden fees or surprises
Affirm
- Monthly payments available up to 18 months (terms apply)
- No hidden fees or surprises
How can I pay in installments?
To pay in installments, click the large Shop Pay button at the top of the checkout page. You will be prompted to complete verification. Then, select Pay in monthly installments, and click Continue to payment plans. Shop Pay conducts a rapid credit check to determine your eligibility for the following offers:
- 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks
- 6 interest-free payments over 6 months
- 12 monthly payments with interest
There are additional installment options offered by PayPal and Affirm. However, the Shop Pay offers are designed to make zero interest installment plans available to most people.
What is the satisfaction guarantee?
We are able to offer a satisfaction guarantee because, during the past 50 years, the TM technique has been consistently found to be effective for millions of people from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds. However, the TM technique can work and its benefits can be enjoyed only if it is learned properly and practiced regularly. Therefore, our satisfaction guarantee has the following requirements: 1) attend all course sessions, or if you take the hybrid course, complete the course material, 2) attend the follow-up session approximately 10 days after personal instruction, 3) have a personal “tune-up” session to ensure correct practice; and 4) practice TM regularly for a minimum of 30 days. Refunds must be requested within 60 days of personal instruction.
Who qualifies for the student fee?
To qualify for the student fee, you must be in high school, a full-time undergraduate college student taking a minimum of 12 credits per semester, or a graduate student taking a minimum of 9 credits per semester.
What if I can’t afford the course?
Scholarships and partial grants may be available for those in need of financial assistance, frontline workers, and veterans, as funds allow.
Contact your local TM teacher to apply for a scholarship or partial grant.
Why does a hybrid course cost the same as an in-person course?
Hybrid and in-person courses both include a one-on-one personalized instruction session. While the hybrid course includes self-study on the TM app, there are also remote meetings with your teacher for each of Days 2-4. Whichever course format you opt for, you will also benefit from ongoing support from your teacher, or any TM teacher across the U.S. Both courses also include access to the TM app, which comes with a TM timer, a library of knowledge, and access to group meditations.
How is the TM course fee used?
The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught in the United States through Maharishi Foundation USA, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. Course fees are used to cover teacher compensation and expenses that support the teaching of the TM technique.
TM has already helped me in so many positive ways and I have only been practicing for one month. I am much happier, more confident, more peaceful, more productive (among many other things), and my memory has improved. The list of “more” could become quite lengthy, but I can say with confidence that TM has already made my life easier. It has made my life Better, and I am so grateful for this process. Effortless!
Jasmine, September 2025, Trustpilot
What students say
“The introductory course might feel expensive for a 4-day course, but it is so much more than the course! It’s really a membership to the TM Center with all kinds of additional events and information, including an amazing app that helps you keep up your daily TM practice. Even after just a few weeks of TM practice, I am noticing some tangible changes in my resting heart rate, resilience, and sleep quality. I make sure to fit my two 20-minute sessions in each day. I’m excited to see where the TM technique can take me as continue and deepen my practice.”
May 2024, Trustpilot
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the TM technique?
The TM technique can only be learned from a certified TM teacher in a course carefully personalized for each individual.
Taught by a non-profit
For over 60 years, the Maharishi Foundation has made the Transcendental Meditation technique available worldwide, training teachers who have brought the practice to millions of people. It has also been involved in many charitable initiatives, including providing free meditation instruction to under-served communities and supporting the establishment of TM Centers in developing countries.