Tuition Options

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​Students who pay in full on or before the first day of class will receive a tuition discount of 25%. If you have hours approved for transfer to Fort Smith Academy of Massage, $12.60 per hour will be subtracted from the balance.

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Registration fee $611.25

Tuition $6300 - 25% = $4725 (save $1575)

Total $5336.25 

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In-house Payment Plan: 

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Registration fee $611.25

Tuition $6300

Total $6911.25

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$611.25 is due at registration, followed by three monthly payments of $2100

 

If you have hours approved for transfer to Fort Smith Academy of Massage, $12.60 per hour will be subtracted from the balance, and the monthly payment will be adjusted accordingly. In addition, students who receive tuition assistance or pay partial tuition may participate in the interest-free payment plan, and the monthly payments will be adjusted accordingly. Please note, transcripts and diplomas will be awarded when tuition is paid in full. This means a student will not be able to apply for a massage license through the state until the tuition has been paid in full.

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Tuition-Free Internship Program:  This program provides an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, build confidence, and elevate expertise in preparation for a successful career in massage therapy. Students who pay partial tuition or transfer college hours to Fort Smith Academy of Massage may participate in the internship program on a percentage basis to cover out-of-pocket tuition costs. Tuition fees are 100% waived for students who complete the internship. Click here to learn more.

Total $611.25

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We are an approved provider through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services: For those who qualify, this support will cover the full amount of tuition and most of the registration fee. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we encourage you to reach out to their office at (479) 755-3300 or contact our office at Fort Smith Academy of Massage at (479) 763-5469. We will provide you with the paperwork to get started and get you in contact with a counselor who will guide you through the application process.

Total $111.25

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Included in Tuition

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• Supplies needed for massage school including massage lotion, lotion pump, sheets, massage tables, etc.

• Two Fort Smith Academy of Massage t-shirts

• All required textbooks

  • Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Ed. by Susan Salvo

  • Trail Guide to the Body, 6th Ed. by Andrew Biel

  • Trail Guide to the Body Student Workbook, 6th Ed. by Andrew Biel

  • The MBLEx Study Guide published by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

• Student liability insurance

• CPR certification if not already certified

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Expenses Not Included in Tuition

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• Cost of obtaining a note from a medical physician stating the student is healthy enough to give and receive massage. This is required by the Arkansas Department of Health as stated in the Massage Therapy Act § 17-86-306 (d) (1) and can be turned in at registration or on the first day of class. This is required by law and must be in the student's file at Fort Smith Academy of Massage before starting class.

• Notebooks, highlighters, pens/pencils, etc.

• It is helpful, but not required, to have a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to access online learning resources such as chapter games and quizzes.

• Cost of attire required to meet the dress code (other than the Fort Smith Academy of Massage t-shirt): pants appropriate for massage such as yoga/athletic pants, scrub pants, jeans, or shorts that are not excessively short. Shoes should be clean and comfortable. When working in the Student Clinic, shoes should completely cover the foot, such as athletic or nursing shoes.

• MBLEx Testing Fee of $265 paid to the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.

• Fee of $105.00 paid to the Arkansas Department of Health - Massage Therapy Section if obtaining a massage therapy license in Arkansas.​​ 

• Fee of $115.00 paid to the Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology and Barbering if obtaining a massage therapy license in Oklahoma.

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Enrollment

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​To schedule your registration appointment at Fort Smith Academy of Massage, call or text us at (479) 763-5469. Students must be at least 18 years of age and pass a criminal background check to obtain a learner’s permit from the Arkansas Department of Health. The learner’s permit application will be submitted by a Fort Smith Academy of Massage staff member during registration. 

 

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During registration, all necessary forms will be completed, along with a review of our policies and procedures. Registration holds your spot in class. Please bring the following:

 

• A government issued photo ID, e.g., valid drivers license

• Social security card

• Registration fee of $611.25 OR the registration fee and tuition totaling $5336.25 if taking advantage of the 25% pay up front discount. Acceptable methods of payment include cash, check, money order, or any major credit/debit card.

• Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Official transcript if you have college credit or credit hours from another massage school that are transferable to Fort Smith Academy of Massage

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• A note from a physician documenting that the student poses no health risk to give and receive massage. This is required by the Arkansas Department of Health as stated in the Massage Therapy Act § 17-86-306 (d) (1) and can be turned in at registration or on the first day of class. This is required by law and must be in the student's file at Fort Smith Academy of Massage before starting class.

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Transferring Credit

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Students may transfer credit from a college, university, or licensed massage school to Fort Smith Academy of Massage.

 

• Courses will be considered transferable if they are relevant to massage therapy and must coincide with the curriculum outlined in Ark. Code Ann. § 17-86- 306(e):

  • 175 hours of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and contraindications to massage

  • 225 hours of technique

  • 25 hours of hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, and heliotherapy

  • 25 hours of hygiene and infection control 

  • 25 hours of massage therapy law, business, and professional ethics 

  • 25 hours of related subjects as approved by the department

• A grade of C or above is required for courses to be eligible for transfer.

• An official transcript is required and must be kept on file.

• Each semester credit hour equals 13.33 clock-hours (13 hours and 20 minutes). For example, if you have one three-hour A&P class, you can transfer 40 hours of A&P to Fort Smith Academy of Massage.

• For each approved transfer hour, $12.60 will be subtracted from the tuition amount.

• Independent of the number of hours available for transfer, students will be required to attend a minimum of 168.75 hours at Fort Smith Academy of Massage which include the following classes:

  • 6.25 hours - Hygiene and Infection Control  held in Section 3 (see the class calendar for specific day required)

  • 12.5 hours - Massage Therapy Law, Business Management, and Professional Ethics held in Section 1 (see the class calendar for specific days required)

  • 25 hours - MBLEx prep

  • 125 hours  - Technique 

• Students with transfer hours must pass all required exams at Fort Smith Academy of Massage. If unable to pass all of the exams, the student may be required to attend the classes before graduating and will be charged tuition for those hours.

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