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Cost & Financial Aid


Tuition

The tuition is $8,500.00 for full time students and $8000.00 for evening/weekend students.  Tuition will include; a massage table, all required text books, student liability insurance, two Carlson College T-Shirts, and all the lotion needed for your classroom instruction. 

During our student clinic, you get to EARN money that can be used to help pay for some of your school expenses - whether daily living or career building for when you graduate.




Applying for Federal Financial Aid

Let us help you find a way to pay for your dream!  Federal Financial Aid 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.

Carlson College of Massage Therapy is excited to be eligible to participate in the Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs. 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.


  • To get to the FAFSA online just click on the following link: www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • Already filed your FAFSA and taking out loans?  Click here to fill out your Master Promissory Note - www.dlenote.ed.gov
  • Parents of dependent students may be eligible for a Parent Plus Loan - click here -



Federal programs include:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized or Unsubsidized)
Parent PLUS Loans

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. CPR/First Aid is required by the State of Iowa before obtaining licensure, so this will be an
additional expense as well.

Learn While You Earn...
As a student at Carlson College of Massage Therapy, you will have the unique opportunity to earn
money through your student clinic. We feel that it is a crucial part of the learning process to understand
how to manage your income and budget for your expenses. The money you earn during clinic can help
you get started with your career in massage therapy.

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