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Port Townsend School of Massage (external link)


School Name and Address

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Port Townsend School of Massage
1071 Landes Court
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Main telephone 360-379-4066
Website https://massageeducation.com/ (external link)

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational school that provides professional licensing program for Massage Therapy.
Degrees offered Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and approved by the Washington State Board of Massage.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Massage program.

School setting

Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 8,925
Public transportation to campus Some students are able to take transit buses from their home location
Student parking on campus Student parking is located next to the building; parking is free
County Jefferson

School visits

School visit availability School visits can generally be arranged according to the applicant's schedule.
Contact to set up school visit 360-379-4066; info@massageeducation.com

Additional information

The school offers a full-time, 9-month, weekday (Monday-Wednesday) course beginning in September and March, and a 14-month, weekend course (meets Friday-Sunday every third weekend) beginning in September and March. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate and is prepared to take the MBLEx Exam through FSMTB approved by the State of Washington for a massage license in this state.

Student Body

Enrollment

Maximum of 16 students per class

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students

Cost information website http://www.massageeducation.com/index.php?tuition--fees-1 (external link)

Program costs

Tuition is $8,825 for the 650-hour class and $7,225 for the 525-hour weekend program. These tuition rates include lab fees and student insurance. Books are approximately $575, supplies are $250 to $350, and a massage table is $275 to $750. The 650-hour program has a $180 supply fee and both programs have a $50 shirt fee.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition refund policy

Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 (external link)
Contact the school for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases)
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years)
Installment plans have a carrying fee of $400 for the 650-hour program and $540 for the 525-hour weekend program. Other options may be considered by the Director. Contact the school or see the catalog for complete details.

Financial Aid

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms We do not offer federal financial aid.

Financial aid programs at this school

Need-based scholarships and grants
Some private grants available.
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Contact Susan Sherman for information regarding VA benefits.

Admissions

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Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates 

Admission is available Programs begin in September and March each year
Notified of acceptance by Continuous

Application requirements

Online application available www.massageeducation.com (external link)
Application fee $100 application fee

$500 within two weeks of acceptance to hold a place in the program; this is applied to tuition or first tuition payment.
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be physically capable to give and receive massages. They must submit written answers to questions on the application form. Applicants must also attend an Introduction to Swedish class - dates available are on the website.

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

School catalog

School catalog website http://www.massageeducation.com/index.php?download-center (external link)
Academic index website http://www.massageeducation.com/index.php?licensing-programs (external link)

Graduation requirements

Complete and pass all classes. Complete and pass a written and hands-on comprehensive exam

Attendance options

Days
Full time
Part time
Weekends

Computing

All students need to have an active email account

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Tutoring
There is an additional fee for tutoring. Some financial help with this may be available.

Other services for all students

Student lounge

Career Services

Career services offered

Career library
Alumni networking is available and possible mentoring. Business classes are part of the training.

Educational programs (external link)

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Massage Therapy
    • Advanced Certification in Orthopedic Massage [Certificate]
    • Professional Licensing Program for Massage (525 hours) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Professional Licensing Program for Massage (650 hours) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Professional Licensing Program for Massage (525 hours) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Professional Licensing Program for Massage (650 hours) [Certificate, Pre-license Training]