Financial Assistance

Federal financial aid is unavailable at this time. However, there are several possibilities for financial aid that you might wish to explore, including:

• VA benefits
• Scholarships and grants

VA Benefits

Veterans' benefits are available for qualified individuals. Please contact us at 608-236-9000 for further information.

Scholarships and grants

Many organizations offer scholarships or grants to their employees, members, or employee's children. Professional business clubs, community organizations, banks or credit unions, corporations, and churches will often have moneys available for pursuing education. Students are encouraged to inquire with these organizations about educational money available. Libraries will often have information and books regarding scholarships, grants, and loans. Contact the school administrator for more information or assistance.

Two organizations that may be able to offer assistance in securing grants or scholarships are:

Workforce Development Board

1819 Aberg Ave., Suite 16, Madison, WI 53704
608-249-9001
For job retraining.

Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin

1717 N. Stoughton Rd., Madison, WI 53704-2605
608-246-4730
www.cacscw.org

Some organizations that offer grants or scholarships include:

• AMTA
• Lion's Club
• Certoma
• Wells Fargo
• Target
• Massage Magazine
• Rotary
• Altrusa
• American Express
• Marshall Fields

Tax credits - HOPE credit/Lifetime Learning credit, business expenses Each year when doing taxes make sure to inquire about eligibility for the HOPE credit and Lifetime Learning credit as some of the tuition may be tax deductible.

Students who are self-employed or currently employed in the massage therapy field may be able to write off part of their educational costs as a business expense.