Massage School Financing: FAFSA, In-House & Transfer Credit

Zen Shiatsu Massage School In Chicago

You Can Finance Your Tuition Investment

SHIATSU CERTIFICATION TUITION INVESTMENT

Tuition, Books & Fees
$13476 – Shiatsu Massage Therapy Diploma Program (715 Hours)
$7667 – Professional Therapists with Transfer Credit (as low as 380 Hours, price and length dependent on transcript review)

$500 Scholarship – This scholarship is available to all applicants in 2025, based on completion of an essay about your motivations for enrolling.  Choose from any of these three questions.

Transfer Credit – Professional bodywork therapists or health professionals, including, but not limited to massage therapists, naprapaths, physical therapists, acupuncturists and nurses may apply for transfer credit for courses that overlap with their previous training.  The cost of the program will be reduced proportionately.

Non-Matriculating Students – Students may take some course modules without application to the full program.  These courses are: Beginning Zen Shiatsu, Zen Shiatsu II, Zen Shiatsu III, Chinese Medicine Fundamentals, at the following prices (inclusive of books): Beginning Zen Shiatsu $582.69, Zen Shiatsu II $637.43, Zen Shiatsu III $838.66, Chinese Medicine Fundamentals $382.50.

 

 

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TUITION FINANCING AND FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS

No-Interest, Paid-By-Graduation Monthly Payment Plan. This no-interest option is typically around $300-600 month depending on program length and workstudy/scholarship credits.

4-Year Financing. This highly-affordable plan ranges from $150-$323 per month depending on program length and applicable credits. 

Work-Study / Scholarships – Work-study and scholarship options are available to those who qualify.  Workstudy can be used to earn $3975 in tuition credits through one six-hour work shift per week for 12 months.  Scholarships are available via an essay application process.  

GI Bill Benefits – Eligible veterans or their children can qualify for 100% tuition coverage and an additional housing supplement.

Disability Benefits – Any student who has a diagnosed issue that impedes their ability to be employed may be eligible for 100% tuition coverage through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.  Call our office for help connecting to an IDES case worker who can help you explore this option.  This option can be available even if you do not receive federal disability benefits.

Payment Methods – Payments are accepted via cash, check, credit card, or ACH.

Please contact our office for help considering the various financing options and determining your aid eligibility.

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A ZEN SHIATSU EDUCATION?

Zen Shiatsu Tuition is in the exact middle of the average tuition of massage & bodywork schools

  • However, it is longer by 100 hours than most programs, meaning extra value for your same investment
  • These additional hours prepare you for license requirements in more states
  • These hours also consist of the Asian Medical holistic health training
  • This additional training prepares you to help with internal health and emotional health issues.
  • Tuition also includes 10 treatments with instructors (a $950 value), a rarity in massage/bodywork education
  • Tuition includes 12 hours of personalized small group tutorials where your individual needs are addressed
  • Our graduates earn an average of $77.27/hr in their professional practices.

Combining the clinical skills of a massage therapist and an acupuncturist, our graduates are able to address

  • Muscle tension, join pain and acute injury
  • Internal conditions including digestive disturbance, insomnia, menstrual dysfunction, edema, poor circulation, low resistance to infection
  • Common emotional disturbances such as anxiety and depression 
  • Spiritual growth and evolution, connection to authentic self

Career Opportunities
Graduates from Zen Shiatsu Chicago are legally qualified to work in any setting suitable for bodywork and have the unique advantage of Asian Bodywork training in the job market.  Our alumni have found employment in spas, wellness centers, private practice, fitness centers, hospitals, acupuncture and chiropractic offices and more.  Furthermore, a career in bodywork allows for a flexible schedule which creates space for professionals to earn a living while enjoying other aspects of life.

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