Montana School of Massage Payment Plans 570 Hour Day or Evening Course Student s that pay their tuition in full will receive a 5% discount. For the 550 hour program the discount is $409. Total Tuition is $8,182. Plan Application Credit fee Payment Payment Payment Total fee #1 #2 #3 1 $100 Less 5% $7,773 2 $100 $100 $2,727 $2,727 $2,727 $8,182 3 $100 $100 $2,727 $2,727 $2,727 $8,182 4 $100 $100 $2,500 See plan See plan See plan Payment Plan Options for Plan 7.4 570 Hour Course (Includes the Extended Credit Application Fee $100) Synopsis 650 hour Total Interest Total W/ Int. T.+ Deposit & Fees Deposit $2,500 ** ** ** Remainder $5,782 ** ** ** 12 months $508.33 / mo. $317.96 $6,099.96 $8,599.96 24 months $266.81 / mo. $621.44 $6,403.44 $8,903.44 36 months $186.57 / mo. $934.52 $6,716.52 $9,216.52 *Payments are due on or before the 5 th of the month. A $25 late fee will be assessed on any late payments.
Montana School of Massage Payment Plans 750 Hour Day or Evening Course Student s that pay their tuition in full will receive a 5% discount. For the 750 hour program the discount is $524. Total Tuition is $10,472. Plan Application Credit fee Payment Payment Payment Total fee #1 #2 #3 1 $100 Less 5% $9,948 2 $100 $100 $3,491 $3,491 $3,491 $10,472 3 $100 $100 $$3,491 $$3,491 $3,491 $10,472 4 $100 $100 $3,000 See plan See plan See plan Payment Plan Options for Plan 7.4 750 Hour Course (Includes the Extended Credit Application Fee $100) Synopsis 750 hour Total Interest Total W/ Int. T.+ Deposit & Fees Deposit $3,000 ** ** ** Remainder $7,572 ** ** ** 12 months $656.91 / mo. $410.92 $7,882.92 $10,882.90 24 months $344.79 / mo. $802.96 $8,274.96 $11,274.96 36 months $241.10 / mo. $1,207.60 $8,679.60 $11,679.60 *Payments are due on or before the 5 th of the month. A $25 late fee will be assessed on any late payments.
Books & Supplies (included in tuition) R e t a i l Trail Guide to the Body textbook Andrew Beil (2010) $59.00 Trail Guide to the Body workbook Andrew Beil (2010) $22.00 Introduction to Massage Therapy II Mary Braun (2014) $70.00 Disease Handbook for Massage Therapists Ruth Werner (2009) $39.00 A&P, The Massage Connection Kalyani Premkumar (2011) $80.00 Deep Tissue Massage Art Riggs (2007) $32.00 Bodywork and Clinical Workbooks/Journal $74.00 Table Pkg w/ accessories $570.00 Optional: Trail Guide Flashcards Vol. 1 $20.00 Trail Guide Flashcards Vol. 2 $20.00 Fees (not included in tuition): Enrollment Application $100.00 Credit Extension Application Fee $100.00 ABMP student member/liability insurance $45.00/year Licensing/Exam: Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) $195.00 State Massage License $140.00 License Renewal per year $ 90.00
Subject Basic (570 hrs) Advanced (750 hrs) Courses included in the Advanced that are not included in the Basic Diff Hrs Orientation 4 4 Self-Care II 4 Ethics 8 8 CMM-Hot Stones 8 Pharm 2 2 CMM- Prenatal 12 Career Developement 32 32 CMM-Infant 4 State 2 2 CMM-MLD 12 National 6 6 CMM-Reflexology 8 A & P 100 100 CMM-Spa Day 4 Kines 140 140 CMM- Reiki I 12 Swedish 96 96 Sports 32 Sports- 32 CMM 64 Deep Tissue 100 100 Events 10 Extra hours 10 Events 10 20 Clinic 70 144 Extra 74 hrs Clinic 74 Totals 570 750 180
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Frequently Asked Questions Are there any pre-requisites? Students applying for our Professional Massage Therapy Program must: 1. Submit an application for admission and the required $100 fee 2. Be at least 18 years old at the time of program completion 3. Provide proof of high school graduation or GED 4. Have a picture ID/Drivers License 5. Provide 2 letters of recommendation from a current or previous teacher/instructor and/or employer 6. Complete an interview with the Admissions Director. Prospective Students are asked questions about goals and expected outcomes of study 7. Tour the school and meet available staff members 8. Be in good mental and physical health and free of conditions that would prohibit giving and receiving massage. Please NOTE: If applicant is not 18 at the time of enrollment, but does meet the remaining criteria, a parent or guardian must sign the Enrollment Agreement along with the Student. (Student must be 18 at the time of graduation per State Licensing requirement) How many sessions per year? Fall Session Spring Session How many days and hours per week do I need to attend? Fall Session Sept.-May. M-F 9am-1pm Spring Session Feb.-Dec. M-Th. 5:30-9:30pm What is the cost per program? The Advanced Program (750hours) cost of tuition is $10,472. The Basic Program (570hours) cost of tuition is $8,182. (5% discount for full pre-pay. Financing is available.) What all does tuition include? Hours of instruction, all books, workbooks, Reiki I certification, a professional massage table with complete accessories pkg., as well as sheets, lotions and gels while completing required clinic hours.
How many students attend each session? We average about 10-16 students per class. Massage related jobs include but are not limited to: Spas, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, hospitals, cruise ships, animals, salons, private practice, resorts, as well as incorporating one or more of the hundreds of modalities associated with massage. What are the requirements for legally performing massage therapy in the state of Montana? 1. You must successfully complete a massage therapy program of a minimum of 500 hours of study. 2. Pass the Montana State approved exam. (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam, MBLEx) 3. Obtain Montana State license from the Montana Board of Massage Therapy. What is the average income for a massage therapist? Massage therapist salary varies depending on the location of your employment, the specific career path you take, amount of experience, and the number of hours worked. In the State of Mt according to MassageTherapists.org the average hourly rate is $17.53. The average salary can range from $19,530-$36,460. While massage therapists work in a variety of work environments, sole practitioners account for the largest percentage of practicing therapists (73 percent). Fifty percent work at least part of their time at a client s home/business/corporate setting or their home, 29 percent in a spa setting and 29 percent in a healthcare setting. Eighty-three percent of massage therapists started practicing massage therapy as a second career. Sixty percent of massage therapists say they would like to work more hours of massage than they presently do. More than half of massage therapists (53 percent) also earn income working in another profession. Of those massage therapists who earn income working in another profession 23 percent work as a business/professional, 22 percent work in health care while 18 percent practice other forms of bodywork.
Certificate Program Session Start Dates 2015-2016 Both the Advanced and Basic Professional Massage Therapy Training Programs will coincide together according to the dates below. Fall Session Orientation: September 2015 Graduation: May 2016 Classes are held Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Spring Session Orientation: February 2016 Graduation: November 2016 Classes are held Monday thru Thurs. from 5:30pm to 9:30pm Cost of Tuition: Advanced Program - $10,472 Basic Program - $8,182 Financing is available thru MSM ~ See Quick Sheet Tuition Includes: Hours of Instruction All Required Textbooks Bodywork Workbook Clinic Workbook/Journal Reiki I Workbook Certifications in: Reiki I Complete Massage Table Pkg. and accessories Suite, table, sheets, gel/lotion, blanket, and table warmer for required massage clinic You may download Enrollment and Financial Applications from our website at MontanaMassage.com