Program cost and fee structure

Application fee: $50 due at time of application (non-refundable)

Registration fee: $2000- due at time of contract signing (this holds your place in class)

Tuition: $9000 - includes all books, resources and equipment costs

Total program cost: $11,000

649 hours/$11,000= $16.95/hr 

If tuition is paid in full 3 weeks prior to class start date, student will receive a $300 discount.

*massage table for personal use not included ** at-cost massage table purchase will be available through our supplier if students want to purchase their own table. Massage table prices range anywhere from $85.00-$700 depending on the model

We are committed to ensuring that financial limitations do not prevent you from participating in our program.

*We offer flexible in-house payment options to make financing more affordable and accessible. We're happy to discuss payment plans and answer any questions you may have. We also work closely with a financial institution that will finance the registration, equipment, and tuition for your program. They offer loans to cover all school fees along with necessary equipment at a low interest rate.

Please inquire for more details!

SŌMA is now an approved provider through MI Works! Funding may be available to those who qualify.

Students may additionally be eligible to receive tuition assistance through MI Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. All but two zip codes in the greater Northern Michigan area are considered “rural communities” and residents are eligible for these loans.

Website: http://www.mrrccollegeloans.com

Scholarships

2026 fund is open for donation!

In 2025, thanks to the generosity of an incredibly dedicated donor, we were able to award scholarship funds to a handful of students. While we are so proud to host this, it’s not something we can guarantee.

We believe financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of meaningful, hands-on education. If you’d like to help us continue expanding access to massage therapy training, we invite you to learn more about and contribute to our scholarship fund using the link below.