Serious students who are willing to dedicate time each day to daoist lifestyle practices may apply to study at the hermitage as day students. There is a screening process for applicants for residency. Established students who are known to the hermitage may apply for residency at Level I: for a pre-arranged period of time, Level II for an indefinite length of time, Disciples (after initiation) for a committed length of time for the purpose of intensive training, or Masters who make a commitment to be long-term residents of the hermitage who demonstrate advanced level of practice. Students in residence sign a Resident Policy Statement which describes, in detail, the conditions and responsibilities of the student. Students in residence are financially self-supporting. The hermitage does not offer work-study scholarships or work trades.