Massage Therapy School Tuition Costs & Guide

 apply for financial aid, including those going to massage therapy school. You may not think you are eligible for aid, but there are several options available for those applying for massage therapy schools in California.

Whether you take out a loan or get a scholarship, there is a way to pay for school. There are several additional options for veterans or military spouses. Keep reading to learn more about financing options!

Financial Aid

Many people qualify for federal financial aid. To determine if you are eligible, you must fill out a FAFSA application. It will outline all assistance, including grants and scholarships, available for you to use for school funding.

Grants and Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are two types of financial aid that are often used to help students with the cost of their education.

A scholarship is a form of financial aid given to a student based on academic achievement, talent, or some other special quality.

Grants are forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. They are usually based on financial need and eligibility for other programs such as loans and scholarships.

Below, we outline two specific grants available to pay for massage therapy school:

Cal Grants

A Cal Grant is specific to California residents. This grant has three parts to pay for a variety of schooling options. To qualify, you must fill out a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application with the by the annual deadline.

Depending on the Cal Grant you look at, you can receive funding for technical programs, 2-year degrees, or 4-year programs.

MyCAA

°Õ³ó±ðÌý is for military spouses. If eligible, recipients receive up to $4,000 in educational funding.

People use these funds for licenses, associate degrees, licensing, and assessment tests in various career fields. If you think you are eligible, you can create an account on the MyCAA website to find out for sure.

GI Bill®

The GI Bill® is a program that provides veterans with money for education and housing. Everyone who in the military after 9/11 is eligible for the GI Bill®.

The program offers various funding options. Most people receive between 36 months and 48 months of tuition.

Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)

If you are a veteran, the  is an option to pay for massage school. This program was established in 2021. It provides veterans with 12 months of tuition, fees, and a monthly housing allowance.

GI Bill®-approved education and VEC TEC training are also eligible for this program. It excluded bachelors and graduate degrees.

Learn More About Massage Therapy Schools in California

Now you know better how to fund your massage therapy school. The next step is looking at massage therapy schools in California to choose the best option for you!

At 91ÖØ¿Ú, we offer a comprehensive massage therapy program. This 600-hour course will prepare you for an exciting career in massage therapy. If you are ready to learn more, contact us today about how to enroll.

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91ÖØ¿Ú School is one of the only massage schools in California to process Cal Grants!

At 91ÖØ¿Ú School, we are always looking for ways to help our students. After 3 years of applying for this funding, we are finally able to help our students receive this financial aid.

To qualify:

• First! Submit a 2021/2022 FAFSA or a CADAA (California Dream Act Application)
  • Second! Create an account with the California Student Aid Commission:
• Be a California resident for 1 year
• Not have a BA or professional degree
• Be enrolled full-time (15 hours/week)
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

If you qualify you receive:

• Up to $2,465 per year
  • This gets broken down into quarters, so about $600 per quarter
• Cal Grant funding will be applied to tuition first, then any overage will be given directly to the student

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• Do I need my High School GPA?
  • No, there are 3 different types of Cal Grants. 91ÖØ¿Ú participates in Cal Grant C. You do not need to show a previous GPA for Cal Grant C.
• If my program length is 9 months, will I receive the full $2,400?
  • No, you will receive $1,800, or $600 for each quarter you are enrolled full-time.
• If my program is 15 months, will I receive more than $2,400?
  • That depends on you! You will need to apply for FAFSA for 2 different award years, and be eligible in each year. But yes, you may qualify for up to $3,000 “ or 5 quarters worth of funding.
• If I receive the Pell grant, would I qualify for funds?
  • Most likely
• If I don™t receive a Pell grant, would I qualify for funds?
  • Less likely, however there is a slightly different financial criteria as this is a California grant and not a Federal Grant so we encourage you to apply.
• Do I have to be a US Citizen?
  • No, if you qualify for the Dream Act and can fill out a CADAA, you may qualify for this funding

CADAA: California Dream Act Application

• For student who do not qualify for Federal Student Aid, but you are considered eligible for the California Dream Act. Apply for the California Dream Act here:

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