Hi Imba and thanks for the question.
Grants are available to help you get certified as a massage therapist.
Federal loans and grants for massage therapy schools can be paid only
to students attending accredited schools.
Natural Healers Website
http://www.naturalhealers.com/qa/massage.html#qt2
Federally-sanctioned accrediting boards are:
ACCSCT
ACCET
ABHES
NACCAS
Private organizations that accredit massage schools are:
COMTA
IMSTAC
Natural Healers Website
http://www.naturalhealers.com/qa/massage.html#qt2
You must attend one of these accredited schools to be eligible for
financial aid or a grant.
Links to lists of accredited massage therapy schools:
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ACCSCT Massage Therapy Schools:
“The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of
Technology is an accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of
Education to accredit massage schools. Because the D.O.E. approves of
ACCSCT, students attending any massage school accredited by ACCSCT are
eligible to apply for federal scholarships and loans, such as Pell
Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS loans, etc.”
ACCSCT list of schools:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/accsct.shtml
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ACCET Massage Therapy Schools:
“The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training is an
accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of Education, which
accredits providers of continuing education. Because of the D.O.E.
approval, students attending accredited schools may be eligible to
qualify for federal scholarship and loan funds.”
ACCET list of schools:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/accet.shtml
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ABHES Accredited Massage Therapy Schools:
“The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is listed
as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department
of Education. ABHES accredits postsecondary institutions specializing
in allied health education and specialized programs for medical
assistants in the private sector and medical laboratory technicians in
the public and private sectors.”
ABHES list of schools:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/abhes.shtml
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NACCAS Massage Therapy Schools:
“The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
(NACCAS) is an autonomous, independent accrediting commission
constituted as a non-profit Delaware corporation, with its main
offices located in Alexandria, Virginia. The Commission’s origins date
back to 1969, when two accrediting agencies in the field merged to
form the Cosmetology Accrediting Commission (CAC). CAC changed its
name to 'NACCAS' in 1981.
NACCAS is recognized by the US. Department of Education as a national
agency for the institutional accreditation of postsecondary schools
and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, including
specialized schools. It presently accredits approximately 1,000
institutions which serve over 100,000 students. These schools offer
over twenty courses and programs of study which fall under NACCAS’
scope of accreditation.”
NACCAS list of schools:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/naccas.shtml
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COMTA Accredited Schools:
“The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation is the accrediting
arm of the AMTA, the American Massage Therapy Association. North
Dakota, Rhode Island, and Utah require attendance at a
COMTA-accredited school in order to become licensed in those states.”
COMTA list of schools:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/comtaacc.shtml
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IMSTAC Accredited Schools:
“The Integrative Massage & Somatic Therapies Accreditation Council is
the accrediting arm of the ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage
Professionals)”
IMSTAC list of schools:
http://www.naturalhealers.com/imstac.shtml
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What is a Federal Pell Grant?
“A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell
Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned
a bachelor's or professional degree. (A professional degree would
include a degree in a field such as pharmacy or dentistry.) For many
students, Pell Grants provide a foundation of financial aid to which
other aid may be added”
http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/1998-9/pell.html
FedMoney.org:
“FedMoney.org is the most comprehensive FREE full-text online resource
on all U.S. federal government student financial aid programs. Here
you will find detailed and up-to-date information about (1) who can
apply, (2) how to apply, (3) full contact info, and much more... for
over 130 government loans and grants (scholarships, fellowships,
traineeships) related to education.”
http://www.fedmoney.org/
Federal Pell Grant Program: Who Can Apply
http://www.fedmoney.org/grants/l84063-02.htm
Federal Pell Grant Program: How to Apply
http://www.fedmoney.org/grants/l84063-03.htm
Federal Pell Grant Program Contact Info:
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
http://www.ed.gov/topics/topics.jsp?&top=Financial+Aid
Information Contacts:
Regional or Local Office:
Federal Student Aid Information Center. Telephone: 1-800-433-3243.
Regional Director, Office of Student Financial Assistance, the
Director of Student Financial Aid at the institution the student
wishes to attend, high school guidance counselors, or directors of
State agencies.
Headquarters Office:
Division of Policy Development, Office of Student Financial
Assistance, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., ROB-3,
Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (800) 433-3243.
Source:
Fed Money Website
http://www.fedmoney.org/grants/l84063-09.htm
Financial Aid Information
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/
Additional information that may interest you:
The Academy of Massage Therapy participates in the Pell Grant program.
http://www.academyofmassage.com/whychoose.html
Ashmead College School of Massage:
Financial Aid: Ashmead College offers Federal Financial Aid Programs
such as Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, and Parent/Plus Loan for students
who qualify, with a variety of payment options
http://schools.naturalhealers.com/ashmead/
Search Criteria:
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I hope you find this helpful.
Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga |
