The cost of massage school is minimal compared to other careers, but having some financial aid could help you pay for school. A good massage school will walk you through the steps to getting financial aid and help you through the process.
Scholarships
American Massage Therapy Association Scholarship (AMTA) Bob King $5,000 scholarship.
Grants
PELL grant – https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell The Pell Grant is named after Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island, and was originally known as the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant. Pell Grants were created by the Higher Education Act of 1965. These federal funded grants and do not have to be repaid.
You should start by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. You will have to fill out the FAFSA form every year you’re in school in order to stay eligible for federal student aid.
GI Bill®/Veteran’s Assistance Grants For more information, and to determine if you qualify, please visit www.gibill.va.gov
Federal Financial Aid Programs
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
- Federal Work Study (FWS)
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Sallie Mae Smart Option LoanVisit www.salliemae.com for more information.