Self-employed participants must offer evidence that time away for study tours and seminars will not adversely affect their business or operation. Those who are not self-employed must have the approval of their employers. The seminars are in two-day segments, usually noon Wednesday, through noon Friday, from November through February. The National and International Study Seminars are one and two weeks, respectively, and are held in March. The fee is applied toward the total cost of the experience.
Participants are responsible for travel costs to and from seminars.
Fees are not due until after selection to the class. This cost is shared by participants and private donors. Participants must also consider the costs related to being away from home and business for the duration of the program seminars, travel expenses to and from seminars, and departure sites and minimal expenses incurred during free time. The MARL Program is available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap.