If you are like many students, the financial investment in your education may be your first consideration. We are here to help you create a plan that will turn your dream into an affordable reality. Our knowledgeable and experienced financial aid staff will guide you and help make your financing application process as smooth as possible.

Financial Assistance Opportunities

The Florida School of Massage is accredited by COMTA (the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation) and is qualified to participate in the Title IV Federal Financial Aid programs (Title IV Code of Conduct).

FSM students may qualify for the following assistance opportunities:

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Stafford Loans
• Federal PLUS Loans (for parents of dependent students)
• Florida Pre-Paid Tuition Program
• Massage School Scholarships – FSM offers merit scholarships in the amounts of $500 and $1000. Qualified students must demonstrate financial need and an exceptional commitment and potential to provide massage as a vehicle for personal growth and empowerment. (See our Scholarship Application on our website)
• Americorps Grants
• Workforce Investment Act Grants
• Outside Scholarships
• FSM Payment Plans
• FSM Workstudy
• Veterans Educational Benefits (GI Bill)**
• Florida Department of Blind Services
• Florida Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Financial Aid Application Process

1. Request information and we will contact you to help you begin exploring the process of financing your education.
2. Schedule a tour and initial interview with our admissions staff.
3. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) found at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Our school code is 041299.
4. Complete and submit a massage school program application with your $100 application fee. The application fee is non-refundable, but also does not expire. 
5. Review and accept financial aid with Financial Aid Director.

Educational Investment

Tuition investment includes:

• All Classes and Instruction
• Course manuals and class notes
• ABMP Exam Coach

Additional costs not covered in tuition:

• Administrative Fee – $135
• Books and Supplies – approximately $400.
• MBLEx Exam Fee – $265.
• Livescan background check – $80.
• Florida Board of Massage Therapy licensure fee – $155.
• Massage table (not required) – $500-$700.
• A student’s personal living expenses.
• Optional electives and workshops.
• Any administrative fees associated with a student’s non-compliance with school attendance policies.
• Service charges or late payment fees associated with a student’s payment plan agreement.
• Tutoring fees.
• Other State licensing fees.

Tuition, fees, and all dates are subject to change. Please contact the school to confirm cost and dates.

**For Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch 33) students and VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch 31) students, our tuition policy complies with 38 USC 3679(e) which means Post 9/11 and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment students will not be charged or otherwise penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments.

For eligibility consideration, a Post 9/11 GI Bill student must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Student must provide a VAF 28-1905 form.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill