Tuition & Financial Aid
Most MTE students combine a few of the options below. Text us at 224-487-7143 and we'll help you build your plan.
Option 1
Traditional 600 tuition is $10,000. Spread it out with monthly payments starting at $300, or pay more each month to finish sooner. Your $300 enrollment deposit counts toward your tuition.
Option 2
Perform a minimum of 300 massages in our public Student Clinic and $8,500 of your tuition is waived. You pay $1,500 total and graduate with real-world experience on your résumé.
Option 3
MTE is not eligible for federal aid such as FAFSA. You may still qualify for a county grant funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which can cover part or all of your tuition depending on eligibility.
Good to know: MTE does not award or approve WIOA grants; your county workforce office does, based on where you live and your income. Funding is limited, so apply early. Once you apply, you have 30 days to complete the county's process or the application is closed.
Option 4
Planning to work as a full-time Licensed Massage Therapist after graduation? Hand & Stone may sponsor a portion of your tuition, and the sponsorship includes an internship.
Option 5
The Spirit of Sheila Scholarship honors Sheila Fritz, mother of MTE founder Julie Bevel. It awards $2,000 to students enrolling in our evening classes.
Request a free financial consultation. We'll walk through every option with you and build a plan that fits.
The MBLEx exam fee ($265) and Illinois license application ($175) are paid separately after graduation.