Are you looking for grants for massage therapy school? As you know, most of the financial aid available in the United States is available for general education. Most of the financial aids are indeed awarded to students from these general disciplines; however, there are still some other options for people who are taking a unique education.
Most of the career-specific degrees offer associate, certificate, or diploma degrees. The education lasts around one to two years, depending on which school you attend. Specific or specialized disciplines often get special attention from industry associations, and this time around we’re talking about several opportunities that you can try.
Grants for Massage Therapy School Opportunities
Here are some available grants if you are looking for massage therapy school opportunities:
Massage Therapy Foundation
There’s a research grant program coming from this foundation. The students who are enrolling in studies that are related to and advancing the application of massage therapy may be eligible. The grant award varies greatly, from $1,000 to a hefty $30,000. We recommend you to apply if you need funding for your projects related to the massage therapy.
The International Spa Association Foundation (ISPA Foundation)
This foundation initiated the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship, which is aimed for students of Spa Management degree. This may not be a massage therapy grant, but since it is a related one we decided to put this on our list. This scholarship offers $2,500 annually for each of the awardees. However, you are only eligible after one year of education.
The American Massage Therapy Foundation
Again, this one is not a grant, but scholarship. That said it’s free money nonetheless. The AMTA Foundation is currently offering one scholarship worth $5,000 each year. To be included in the scholarship, you just have to apply online and complete a short essay (with just one or two paragraphs) about your reasons wanting to be a massage therapist and your plans for the future after you graduate.
School-based Scholarship
This Cortiva Institute may not provide a grant, but they do have scholarship program for students of massage therapy education. However, this scholarship is a school-specific scholarship, available only for students enrolled in this institute. Each year, as much as 20 students receive $1,000 scholarships. The Cortiva Institute is not the only school-based scholarships in U.S.
There are several other massage therapy schools offering scholarships and grants for their students. For example, the Lane Community College has $250 scholarships available for students from various disciplines, including massage therapy. Meanwhile, the Myotherapy Institute is the one that participates in the Federal government-based financial aid such as the Pell Grant. Therefore, if you are from a low-income family we highly recommend you to apply. They also have other scholarships or grants coming from private businesses. Last but not least, the Northwestern Health Sciences University offers several scholarship programs available for the students learning massage therapy or chiropractic.
2024 Grants to Go to Message Therapy School
Here are some latest grants available so you can go to message therapy school:
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Scholarship
Assigned Schools adhere to a national standard of excellence, producing graduates who master essential knowledge and skills. These schools serve a diverse community committed to the highest professional standards. The success of your students in passing the NCBTMB Board Certification exam underscores the quality of your institution.
Becoming an Assigned School is cost-free, but your school must renew its Assigned School Code every two or five years, depending on whether it is a Non-Accredited or Accredited School. There are no renewal fees.
To qualify as an Assigned School, your program must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of 500 hours of instruction.
- 125 hours focused on the body’s systems, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
- 200 hours of in-class, on-campus, supervised hands-on instruction covering assessment, theory, and application.
- 40 hours of pathology.
- 10 hours of business and ethics instruction, with at least 6 hours dedicated to ethics.
- 125 hours of additional instruction in areas that complete the massage program of study.
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is excited to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals who improve others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re starting or continuing a career in the beauty and wellness industry, apply for a chance to win $2,500 for your tuition and education expenses. The application deadline is September 1, 2024.
You may be eligible for this scholarship if you are:
- A current student in an eligible program
- Planning to enroll in an eligible program before the scholarship deadline
- A full-time or part-time student
- A U.S. resident, including DACA recipients and international students
- Of any age (with parental consent if under 18)
We award one $2,500 scholarship twice a year. The scholarship is paid directly to your school and can be used for tuition, books, and supplies.
Cortiva Institute Scholarship
At Cortiva Institute, we believe education is an investment in your future, and affordability should not be a barrier. We proudly offer financial aid for those who qualify, including Title IV Federal Student Aid such as:
- Pell Grants
- Federal Direct Loans
- Federal Direct PLUS Loans (for parents)
- Federal SEOG
- Federal Work Study (FWS)
Students can also choose to pay in cash on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis without any interest while attending school.
To qualify for federal or state financial aid, you generally need to meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- If male, be registered with Selective Service (required for U.S. citizens or resident aliens born after 1960, between the ages of 18 and 25)
- Show you are qualified for post-secondary education by having a high school diploma, a GED, or completing a state-approved homeschool education.
For more details and to explore your financial aid options, please contact our financial aid office.
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health Grants
If you choose to study at Healing Hands school of Holistic Health, you will get some financial aid options, as below:
Veterans Benefits & GI Bill®
Healing Hands is approved to process veteran benefits for military veterans. This includes Title IX, Post 9/11® benefits, and Chapters 30, 31, 33, and 35. Healing Hands also participates in VRRAP for veterans who lost jobs due to COVID and have used up their education benefits.
For more details, please visit the Veterans Benefits Page.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about VA education benefits can be found at [the official U.S. government website](https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill)
Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance
Active duty military members may qualify for Tuition Assistance (TA), which can provide up to $4,500 per year for the Massage Therapist or Holistic Health Practitioner Programs. To qualify, active duty service members need permission from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor. Once approved, the ESO will issue a Tuition Assistance Authorization Voucher for each course. This voucher should be submitted to the Special Funding team at Healing Hands School for processing.
TA can be combined with Federal Student Aid and other scholarships or financial aid the applicant may qualify for. For more details, please consult with an ESO.
MyCAA: For Active Military Spouses
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) provides a $4,000 scholarship for military spouses to attend Healing Hands School of Holistic Health. This scholarship can be combined with Federal Student Aid. To apply, please visit the MyCAA website.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
WIOA grants are available for unemployed or underemployed workers, aiming to help those laid off from declining industries or those seeking to improve their employment prospects. The grant ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 and is available in Riverside and Orange County, with San Diego County coming soon. Applicants must contact a Career Center and work with a Case Manager to apply.
- Orange County: Start the process at Workforce Solutions.
- Riverside County: Call the Riverside Workforce Development Board at (833) 391-0507.
- San Diego County: Information coming soon.
So as you can see, there are several financial aids available if you are a massage therapy student. However, most are in the form of scholarships. Scholarships are quite similar with grants, but it is in general, merit-based instead of need-based. But don’t worry, the GPA required are not that high. Therefore if you are looking for grants for massage therapy school, you should also consider some scholarships.
References:
- Massage Therapy Scholarships
- UNIQUE GRANTS
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