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Compare the weekday and weekend schedules, estimate your tuition payments, and plan your 400 clinical hours before submitting your application.
Enrollment & payment
Which Upcoming CRCST Classes Fit Your Schedule?
Compare upcoming CRCST classes, schedules, tuition, and enrollment options at Charisma SPD. New applicants can review the weekday and weekend sessions before applying, while students who already applied can continue to payment.
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NEXT SESSION · 2026–2027
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PROGRAM TUITION$2,500Books included; clinical-placement support provided
12-week courseCRCST preparation
Two schedulesWeekday or weekend
$49.99 scrubsAdditional cost
Clinical hoursIncluded in tuition
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Choose the path that matches what you have already completed.
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If your application has been submitted and you are ready to pay, use Charisma SPD’s secure checkout. Use the same name and email from your application so your payment can be matched correctly.
Payment does not replace the application. Submit the application first if you have not already done so.Find your fit
Compare Upcoming CRCST Classes: Weekend or Weekday?
Select an option to see its details. Both sessions include the same CRCST curriculum and books, plus support toward completing the 400-hour clinical requirement subject to eligibility, clearances, site availability, and department approval.
SESSION WINDOWNov. 21, 2026throughFeb. 20, 2027
THIS MAY FIT YOU IF
You need classes outside the standard Monday–Friday workweek and prefer afternoon instruction.
Currently selectedWeekend CRCST
SESSION WINDOWNov. 24, 2026throughFeb. 17, 2027
THIS MAY FIT YOU IF
You prefer morning classes during the week and want your weekends free.
Currently selectedWeekday CRCST
Session dates and placement schedules are confirmed with students during enrollment.
$2,500 total
- ✓ CRCST classroom instruction
- ✓ Books and study materials
- ✓ Clinical-placement support toward the 400-hour requirement
+Scrubs: $49.99 additional
Choose what works
Build your payment plan
Know your payments before you enroll.
The Charisma direct plan starts with a fixed $1,000 initial payment, then the remaining $1,500 is paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Full tuition payment is also available. Scrubs remain $49.99 separate.
CHARISMA DIRECT PLAN
0% for first 90 daysChoose your installment schedule
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Initial payment$1,000 fixed
The Charisma direct plan requires a fixed $1,000 initial payment.
Choose how often you want to pay.
Initial payment$1,000.00
Remaining tuition$1,500.00
12 weekly payments$125.00per week for 3 months
The installment amounts shown are the current Charisma direct-plan amounts. Enrollment, cancellation, refund, and payment obligations remain governed by the signed Charisma SPD enrollment agreement. HSPA exam and any separate clearance costs are not represented as included unless specifically confirmed by Charisma SPD.
Already applied?Use the same name and email from your application, choose your schedule, then continue to secure Stripe checkout.
The Charisma direct plan charges $1,000 at checkout, saves the authorized card securely with Stripe, and then charges the selected remaining-balance schedule. No interest accrues during the first 90 days from the initial payment date. Subject to applicable law, required regulatory approval, and the executed enrollment agreement, unpaid principal remaining after the 90-day deadline may accrue simple interest at 1% per month (12% annual rate), accrued daily and non-compounding. Accrued interest is not automatically charged to the saved payment method unless separately authorized.
PAYMENT OPTION GUIDE
Direct plan, full payment, or Klarna?
Compare the current payment paths, then review the exact checkout disclosures before choosing.
Charisma direct planMost flexible
Pay a fixed $1,000 initial payment, then complete the remaining $1,500 as $125 weekly × 12, $250 every two weeks × 6, or $500 monthly × 3. The plan is 0% interest for the first 90 days from the initial payment date. Subject to applicable law and any required regulatory approval, unpaid principal remaining after the 90-day deadline may accrue simple interest at 1% per month (12% annual rate), accrued daily and without compounding.
- No lender approval
- Fixed $1,000 initial payment at enrollment
- 0% interest for the first 90 days
- Remaining principal due by the 90-day deadline
Full tuitionOne-time payment
Pay the full $2,500 tuition in one secure Stripe checkout. Card payment is supported, and Klarna may be presented when the applicant and transaction are eligible.
Open full-tuition checkoutKlarnaThird party
Pay in 4, when offered, splits a purchase into four interest-free payments every two weeks. Monthly financing may also be available, with terms based on the applicant and offer.
Learn about KlarnaKlarna is a separate provider and is available only when shown on the $2,500 full-tuition Stripe checkout. Approval, payment amounts, APR, fees, and terms are determined by Klarna/Stripe and may vary by applicant and offer. Charisma SPD does not guarantee approval.
Plan your clinical hours
400 hours of real-world experience—planned around availability.
Charisma SPD provides support toward completing the HSPA CRCST 400-hour clinical requirement. Participation depends on eligibility, required clearances, participating-site availability, department approval, and completion of applicable enrollment requirements.
7 AM–11 PMTypical weekday site window
6 PM–11 PMPM availability
WeekendsNot guaranteed
Fractional shifts are accepted. Completing fewer hours per week means it will take longer to reach 400 hours. Clinical schedules and sites remain subject to placement availability.
CLINICAL PLANNEREstimate your timeline
hours/week
5 hrs40 hrs
Type your expected weekly clinical hours or use the slider.
ESTIMATED TIME TO 400 HOURS10 weeks40 hours/week · approximately 2.3 monthsEstimated finish: depends on clinical start date
Common examples
Planning estimate only. Actual completion depends on placement, clearance, attendance, and approved site hours.
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Your selected preference: Weekend · Nov. 21, 2026 · Sat/Sun · 3–6 PM
