Frequently Asked Questions

Prerequisites depend on the program level:

• Bachelor’s Programs: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Doctoral Programs: Require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in a natural health field, but not required).

*The KCNH Bachelor’s degree qualifies for ALL KCNH Doctoral degrees.

Yes. All students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment.

In some cases, applicants with a bachelor’s degree and extensive professional or academic experience may be considered for doctoral programs. This is determined on a case-by-case basis, and applicants are encouraged to contact admissions for an evaluation.

Yes, international students are welcome to apply. Additional requirements may include credential evaluations to verify equivalency to U.S. education standards and proof of English proficiency if English is not the applicant’s primary language.

No.  Transfer credits are not accepted.

No. Program selection is final upon enrollment. Changes, substitutions, or transfers to another program will not be permitted.

Yes. Students with documented disabilities who require additional time to complete their program due to disability-related circumstances may request a disability-based extension. Requests must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation and will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law. KCNH will engage in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations where required. Disability-based extension requests are separate from and do not consume the standard annual extension option.

Yes, all programs are fully online, with no required in-person components or residencies. This ensures that students from any location can participate without the need to travel or relocate. All coursework, assignments, and exams are completed remotely.

Courses are text-based and include reading assignments, textbooks, essays and multiple choice questions.

Yes, all programs are self-paced (within your program deadline), allowing students to progress at their own speed. This flexibility is ideal for those balancing education with work, family, or other commitments. Students can create their own schedules and complete coursework at a pace that works for them, whether that means studying full-time or part-time.

The time to complete a program depends on the student’s pace and the program level. Your program deadline is measured from the date of your first tuition payment. One-year extensions are available for purchase at a fee of four hundred ninety-five dollars ($495) per extension, with no limit on the total number of extensions.

• Bachelor’s programs: max 4 years (1,460 days) from the first tuition payment date
• Doctoral programs: max 5 years (1,825 days) from the first tuition payment date

No. We only offer programs, not individual courses.

Each course includes two essay assignments and two multiple-choice assessments. Essay assignments are reviewed and graded by the KCNH academic team. Multiple-choice assessments are graded automatically by the learning management system. All graded assignments are evaluated on a 0 to 100 scale, and the minimum passing score for any individual assignment is 70%. Students must also maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 70% across all graded assignments to be eligible for graduation.

Students who do not meet the 70% minimum on an essay assignment receive one resubmission opportunity per assignment, up to a maximum of three total essay resubmission credits per program. Students who do not pass a multiple-choice assessment receive one retake opportunity per assessment, up to a maximum of three total retake credits per program. Essay and multiple-choice credit pools are separate and non-transferable. Upon receiving a resubmission notice, students have fourteen (14) days to submit revised essay work.

The KCNH academic team has up to thirty (30) days from the date of submission to complete review and grading of essay assignments. Multiple-choice assessments are graded automatically, and scores are returned immediately. Correct answers and question-level feedback for multiple-choice assessments are not disclosed at any point during or after the assessment process.

Yes. Each Multiple-Choice Assessment consists of 60 questions and must be completed within 60 minutes.

Limited AI use is permitted for grammar, spelling, formatting, outlining, reference organization, literature summarization for personal comprehension, and citation structuring. Generating, paraphrasing, or rewriting academic work using AI, fabricating data or citations, submitting AI-generated content as original student work, or concealing AI use is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action, blocked status, termination, or other institutional action. KCNH may review submissions using academic integrity evaluation methods, including review of drafts, outlines, research notes, and writing patterns.

Students must personally complete and submit all assignments through their program dashboard. Submission of coursework by anyone other than the student, or submission of material not authored by the student, constitutes academic misconduct. Violations may result in disciplinary action, termination of enrollment, and may render any degree issued null and void.

Bachelor’s Degree = $6995.00

Doctoral Degrees = $7995.00

Yes. Students who pay tuition in full at the time of enrollment receive a ten percent (10%) discount.

Payment plans are available for 6, 12, 24, and 36 months with no interest. The payment breakdown depends on the total tuition cost. By selecting a payment plan, you authorize KCNH to automatically debit monthly tuition payments from the payment method provided at checkout. Students are responsible for maintaining a valid payment method on file throughout the payment term. Scheduled payments have a thirty (30) day grace period, and a late fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) may be assessed for each monthly payment that remains unpaid more than thirty (30) days past its due date.

Yes. Payment obligations remain in effect regardless of program completion, academic progress, withdrawal, blocked status, or termination, except as otherwise required by law or expressly provided in the KCNH refund policy.

Payments must be made in U.S. dollars through our approved digital payment system using an accepted credit or debit card. KCNH does not accept checks, cash, money orders, or other non-digital forms of payment.

Yes. Early payoff of an outstanding balance is permitted without penalty. Until the balance is paid in full, the original payment terms remain in effect.

If an account becomes ninety (90) days delinquent, the student’s program dashboard may be placed in blocked status, and the student will be given thirty (30) days to pay all outstanding installments in full. Continued nonpayment may result in termination of enrollment, referral to a third-party collection agency, and other remedies permitted by law.

KCNH does not currently accept federal financial aid, including FAFSA. However, we offer flexible payment plans to make tuition more manageable. Students can pay in installments.

KCNH does not offer scholarships at this time.

Textbooks are not included in the tuition. Students are responsible for acquiring the required materials, which may include textbooks or other resources specified in the course syllabus.

Students who withdraw from a degree program within 30 days of their enrollment date are eligible for a full tuition refund less a one hundred dollar ($100) administrative fee.

For withdrawals made between 31 and 60 days of enrollment, 50% of paid tuition will be refunded.

No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made after 60 days of enrollment.

International students can take advantage of the same payment plans as domestic students. Payments are processed in U.S. dollars.

If a student does not complete all program requirements within the applicable timeframe (4 years for Bachelor’s programs, 5 years for Doctoral programs, measured from the date of first tuition payment), the program dashboard will be suspended. One-year extensions are available for a fee of four hundred ninety-five dollars ($495) per extension, and may be purchased annually with no limit on the total number. Each extension period begins on the date the prior deadline expires, and dashboard access is restored upon receipt of the extension fee. Extension fees are non-refundable.

KCNH is accredited by specific boards and organizations relevant to holistic health education, but it is not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation details are available HERE, and students are encouraged to review these to ensure alignment with their goals.

Recognition varies by location. Students should check with local regulatory bodies to determine if their degree or certification meets licensure or practice requirements in their area.

Not state-licensed because KCNH is not state-accredited.  However, all our programs qualify for a GEHA license:  www.gehassociation.org.

No. Enrollment in or graduation from a KCNH program does not qualify a student or graduate to practice medicine, diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, or hold themselves out as a licensed physician or other licensed medical professional unless independently authorized under applicable law. KCNH programs and degrees are not equivalent or comparable to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or to any state-licensed professional credential. KCNH programs are educational in nature only, and students and graduates are solely responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and scope-of-practice limitations in their jurisdiction.

No. KCNH does not guarantee academic, professional, licensure, certification, business, or employment outcomes. Students and graduates are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, certification standards, and scope-of-practice limitations in their jurisdiction.

Degrees and official use of titles or designations are conferred only after all program requirements are completed and the tuition balance is paid in full. Until that time, use of any title or designation in any format is prohibited, and misuse of credentials may result in disciplinary or legal action.

Transcripts are issued in accordance with KCNH institutional policies. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, KCNH is not obligated to issue a transcript reflecting partial, incomplete, or in-progress coursework for any student who has not completed the applicable program requirements. KCNH reserves the right to determine the form, content, and timing of any transcript or academic record it issues. Transcripts may also be withheld in cases of nonpayment or other outstanding obligations.

Yes, students can communicate with instructors via email. Instructors provide guidance, feedback on assignments, and answers to questions to ensure students understand the material and succeed in their studies.

The KCNH Student Handbook contains institutional policies and procedures that all students are required to follow. Along with the KCNH Student Agreement, Terms and Conditions, and Payment Terms, the Student Handbook governs academic and administrative expectations throughout the program. The Student Handbook is made available only to enrolled students through the student dashboard.

Except where required by law or expressly approved in writing by KCNH, KCNH communicates directly and exclusively with the student regarding all matters related to enrollment, academic progress, financial obligations, student records, complaints, disputes, disciplinary matters, and other school business. Parents, spouses, family members, friends, employers, advocates, representatives, or other third parties may not act on behalf of the student in communications with KCNH.

AHPLEX is a competency-based examination pathway to degree conferral. To view the dedicated AHPLEX FAQs, please visit:  https://anwbb.com/ahplex/.