Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition
Full time program
(775 hours) $11,625
Part time program
(700 hours) $10,500
Our tuition includes the following:
- Supervised quality education
- Your massage table or chair
- All required textbooks
- Student liability insurance
- One Carlson College T-shirt
- Body Glo lotion for your classroom instruction and clinical sessions
Click HERE for detailed information on our tuition and fees refund policy.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify!
You may be eligible for a grant over $6,200.
Additionally, because we are an institution that is approved to participate in federal student aid programs, our students receive a 1098T form which allows them to file for a federal tax credit for tuition billed. This amount can vary but may be up to $2,000! Click here for info on tax credits.
We offer an in-house INTEREST FREE payment plan for your tuition as well. This payment plan is paid while attending the program. For one $30 set up fee this is a great way to pay for all, or a portion, of your education. Ask us for details!
Our student clinic operates in a fashion that simulates a professional massage clinic. This is a far better opportunity than individual scholarships because all of our students benefit from our unique student clinic opportunity. Call or come in for a visit
to learn more!

Financial AId
Applying for Federal Financial Aid
Let us help you find a way to pay for your dream!
Carlson College of Massage Therapy is excited to be eligible to participate in the Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs. We are able to extend this opportunity to our students because we are accredited. This accreditation, through The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (www.comta.org) is voluntary and we are proud to achieve and maintain the required standards!
Federal Financial Aid (FFA) is a wonderful way to help those who have the need and desire to further their education. If you are making the commitment to train for a profession, using FFA is a great way to give yourself options for success in your future.
PLEASE NOTE…there is no need to pay to file your FAFSA. If you need FREE help filing the FAFSA call The College Planning Center/Iowa College Access Network at 877-272-4692.
Upon visiting CCMT, you will meet with our Financial Aid Administrator who will discuss all options available to you and your family. You will be encouraged to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to find out what you are eligible to receive. Our FAFSA code is 037203.
LINKS
If you have been randomly selected for verification by the Department of Education please contact Pam, our Financial Aid Administrator, to set up a time to meet with her regarding this easy process.
Click here for detailed steps with this process.
Click HERE for our Title IV Code of Conduct policy.
Click HERE for detailed information on Title IX.
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Federal Pell Grant
Stafford Loans (Direct Loans)
PLUS Loans (Parent loans for Undergraduate students)
Other options available to qualified students:
Veterans Benefits
Americorps Grants
Vocational Rehabilitation
Private Scholarships
Additional Costs:
The student will provide their uniforms for clinic, lotion for practice outside of school, and their own linens (estimated cost $175).
Cost & Payment Options
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