Tuition Payment Plans

Option A

Payment in Full
Students have the option of paying in full prior to the beginning of the program. If the $13,750 tuition is paid in full, there are no additional fees. Students paying in full must pay a $500 deposit upon acceptance to the program, then pay the balance ($13,250) no later than January 15th if starting in March and no later than July 15th if starting in September. Tuition can be paid via cashier’s check. If student prefers to us a credit card, a 3% fee will be added.

Option B

Payment during Program
Students can make monthly payments for the duration of the program, resulting in 10 payments. The fee for 10-month financing is $250 and is added to the tuition for a total cost of $14,000. Students choosing this option must pay a $500 deposit upon acceptance to the program then begin monthly payments on the $13,500 balance beginning the 15th of the month preceding the program start date. For the March class, the first payment of $1,350 is due February 15, and the final payment is due November 15. For the September class, the first payment is due August 15, and the final payment is due May 15.

Option C

Long-term Payment Program
Students can opt for a 35-month payment program. The fee for this is $750 and is added to tuition for a total cost of $14,500. Students choosing this option must pay a $500 deposit upon acceptance to the program, then make monthly payments of $275 during the school session. The month following graduation, the payment increases to $450 per month for 25 additional months. 

Payment Plan Terms
Students may pay off the balance at any time with no pre-payment penalty but are not given a discount for the financing fee. However, if a student who has elected Option C later decides to pay off the balance prior to the 15th of the month before graduation, that student is credited $500, making the full amount paid the same as option B.

No interest is assessed on the payment plans unless a student misses a due date. Upon the first missed due date, a late fee of $10 per day is assessed. If a second payment is missed, the outstanding balance is assigned to an outside agency and subject to a 12% interest rate for the duration of collections. Students who are actively enrolled in school cannot attend class until their account is current. Graduates who default on their payment plan are subject to collections, revoking of massage license, and an ethical complaint filed against their license.

Students receiving assistance from outside sources are still required to make the $500.00 deposit as well as following the payment plan chosen. Monthly payments may be reduced depending on the amount of financial assistance received.


What is included

Tuition includes textbooks, liability insurance through Associated Bodyworks and Massage Professionals (ABMP, ABMP exam coach) all supplies required for classroom activities, 3 CRI t-shirts, CRI sweatshirt and CRI bookbag.

Additional expenses:

Tuition does not include testing fees, licensure fees, monthly professional massages, or first aid/CPR certification. Students are responsible for a licensing fee of $226 (as of July 2020); a testing fee of $265 (as of October 2020); and any additional supplies not required by school.


Summary of Costs:

  • $13,750 Tuition, plus financing fee, if applicable

  • $400-850 Massage Table (incurred in first two months of school, optional)

  • $226 State License Fee

  • $265 Testing Fee (due during second to last month of program)

  • $60-100 First Aid/CPR (due prior to graduation)

  • $50-100 Professional Massages (one per month)

All fees are subject to change.