I figured I'd might as well follow up on my own post, in case others were curious. I ended up opting for the program further from work/home, because it A) was much more welcoming in its initial replies, B) offered both individual and group work, and C) ended up fitting better with my schedule than the closer program would have. So far, I'm very happy with my decision.
I've attended a handful of group sessions, where we work mainly on non-verbal communication. It's a small group; very friendly and encouraging, but with useful feedback, so a nice blend of affirmation and constructive critique. We do a lot of videorecording and watching ourselves back, which gets a little cringey, but I'm finding very useful. It's also nice for me, as someone who's at an in-between stage, still presenting as male and not out to hardly anyone, to both watch others and feel comfortable to experiment a little and try to find mannerisms and carriage that feel natural and comfortable, but also mark me more feminine. Plus meeting with other trans people and being accepted feels nice.
I've had my initial evaluation for individual voice work, and will start that in couple weeks, so I'll be able to report more about that later on. The good news was my voice is currently healthy with no issues, and I'm already able to modulate my pitch and resonance a little bit without training, though I can't keep it under control for very long. They told me I was at a very good initial point to begin the work, and if I put in the effort, can expect good results. Which is nice.
From what I've experienced so far, I would highly recommend anyone who is near a college or university with a similar program to try it out. The cost is really reasonable, and the students and staff in the program are more than just accepting; they're genuinely glad to have the opportunity to help and also to gain the experience working with trans women. It's really just a win-win all around, as far as I'm concerned.
