Tuition
Effective September
1, 2007:
Basic Program $5995.00
Advanced Programs $1295.00
each
Fee
Breakdown by Program:
Program
|
Initial
Deposit |
Non-Refundable
Deposit |
| Skilled Touch (Basic) | $400 |
$100 |
| 100 Hour Advanced | $225
|
$225 |
Computing Basic Program Payments:
Payments are established at the time of initial enrollment and payments
remain consistent throughout the semester.
A minimum of one payment is due each month.
- |
Full-time (5 Months) |
Part-time 8 Mo. |
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TUITION |
DEPOSIT |
SUBTOTAL |
Bi-Weekly Payments |
Monthly Payment |
$5995 |
$400
|
$5595 |
$559.50 |
699.38 |
$1295 |
$225 |
$1070 |
- |
$356.67 (3 mo.) |
- |
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*Student loans available for those who qualify
Specifics Regarding Advanced Program Tuition:
• Tuition is payable in full upon registration unless a payment
plan is established.
• Payment plans will be based on the length of the programs in which
the participant is enrolled and allows all tuition to be paid
in full by program completion date. Work-Study program requires completion
of all required Practicals for graduation.
Enrolled
In: |
Tuition |
Deposit |
Balance |
Calculating
Payments |
| CORE | $1295.00 | $225.00 | $1070.00 | Payments
are calculated at 3 months unless paid in full |
| EWHA | $1295.00 + equip. fee |
$225.00 | $1070.00 | |
| TRIGGER POINT |
$1295.00 | $225.00 | $1070.00 | |
| SPA | $1295.00 + equip. fee |
$225.00 | $1070.00 | |
| DEEP TISSUE |
$1295.00 | $225.00 | $1070.00 |
Estimated Cost of Books & Supplies
BASIC PROGRAM – REQUIRED BOOKS
| CLASS | TITLE | AUTHOR / PUBLISHER / COPYRIGHT | COST |
| ST101 | Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage | Mark F. Beck/ 2006 | $70.20 |
| A&P | Theory & Practice of Therapeutic MassageThe Anatomy Coloring Book, 2nd Edition | Mark F. Beck/ 2006 Kapit & Elson / Harper Collins / 1993 |
$70.20 $29.50 |
| Path | Pathology for Massage Therapist | Susan G. Salvo Sandra K. Anderson/Mosby |
$58.90 |
| Kin | Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function | Joseph E. Muscolino/Mosby | $59.95 |
| Hydro All |
Student Reference Manual | TMI/2006 | $60.00 |
| BPPE | Business Mastery, 3rd Edition | Sohnen-Moe / Sohnen-Moe Assoc. / 1997 | $30.95 |
| Hydro | Hydrotherapy Brush | Body Image | $6.00 |
| (ALL
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS FOR BASIC PROGRAM ARE PART OF THE TUITION. ALSO
INCLUDED ARE A TOTEBAG, T-SHIRT, LOTION AND STUDENT LIABILTY INSURANCE) |
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SEMESTER I - OPTIONAL BOOKS
| CLASS | TITLE | AUTHOR / PUBLISHER / COPYRIGHT | COST |
| A&P | Tech Dictionary of Medical Terms, 3rd Edition | Rothenberg & Chapman / Barron's / 1994 | $11.95 |
| Hydro | The complete Book of Water Therapy | Diane Buckman / Keast / 1994 | $11.95 |
| Hydro |
Healthy Healing 11th Edition | Linda Rector Page | $35.00 |
| Tech, H&H | The Wellness Workbook, 2nd Edition | J. Travis & R. Ryan / Ten Speed / 1988 | $18.50 |
| Tech | A Physician’s Guide to Therapeutic Massage | John Yates / Massage Therapists’ Association of British Columbia / 1990 |
$9.95 |
CORE PROGRAM I
| CLASS | TITLE | AUTHOR / PUBLISHER / COPYRIGHT | COST |
| Clinical A&P | Trail Guide to
the Body |
Andrew Biel / Andrew Biel / 1997 | $50.40 |
| Clinical A&P | Clinical Pathology for the Professional Bodyworker | Dr. Don Newton, M.A., D.C. | $36.99 |
| Session Design & Documentation |
Hands Heal | Diana Thompson / Diana Thompson | $41.95 |
| Intermediate
Soft Tissue Techniques |
Are You Tense? | Ben Benjamin / Ben Benjamin / 1978 | $25.00 |
| Intermediate
Soft Tissue Techniques |
Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques | Frances Tappan
& Patricia J. Benjamin / Appleton & Lange |
$48.95 |
TOTAL
REQUIRED MATERIALS: $202.55 Plus tax |
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TRIGGER POINT THERAPY I
| CLASS | TITLE | AUTHOR / PUBLISHER / COPYRIGHT | COST |
| All Classes | Myofascial Pain
and Dysfunction, The Trigger Point Manual, (Vols. 1 & 2) |
Travell &
Simons / Wms & Wilkins / Vol. 1 – 1983, Vol. 2 – 1992 |
$189.00 (Set) |
EAST WEST HEALING ARTS
| CLASS | TITLE | AUTHOR / PUBLISHER / COPYRIGHT | COST |
| Aromatherapy | Essential Aromatherapy
– A Pocket Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy |
By Susan Worwood/New
world Library 1995 |
$16.95 |
| Reflexology | Better Health
with Foot Reflexology, The Original Ingham Method, Revised edition for 2001 |
Dwight C. Byers / Ingham / 1994 | $26.95 |
| Shiatsu I & II | The Voices of
Qi: An Introductory Guide To Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Alex Holland, M.Ac., L.Ac. | $14.95 |
| Shiatsu I &
II |
Acupressure’s Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care | Michael Reed Gach | $28.60 |
TOTAL
REQUIRED MATERIALS: $72.50 Plus tax |
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NOTE: Books are subject to price changes. Books may be
added, changed, or deleted without notice.
(Books listed in BOLD are required and will receive no discounts)
There is a 10% discount on optional books only
STUDENT INSURANCE: Included
in Basic Program tuition; provides up to one year of in class and in clinic
coverage.
MAKE UP OF MISSED INSTRUCTION:
$15 per hour for Basic Program & 100-hour advanced programs. Basic
Program students may miss up to 18 hours of instruction without charge.
Advanced may receive 10 hrs of makeup without fees.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES / TRANSCRIPTS: $15 each thereafter.
AUDITING A CLASS: 50% of the cost of a class. Auditing
of classes is available to Basic Program students only.
DROP / ADD A CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGE:
$15 per incident.
CHANGE TO PAYMENT SCHEDULE: $25 per incident.
NOTE: See contract for all
other fees. If fees have changed since this packet revision date, they
are as listed on the signed enrollment agreement.
___________________________________ OTHER
COSTS / OPTIONAL ____________________________________
TUTORING: FREE for Basic programs(must be approved by the Director)
_____________________________________ SUPPLIES
/ REQUIRED ______________________________________
• Notebook, pencils or pens, highlighter, required text (if applicable).
• Professional dress as detailed in Orientation and handout entitled
Professional Appearance / Dress Code.
• Linens: twin sized, several sets, including pillowcases, bath
and hand towels.
• Lotions and lotion bottles for most hands-on classes. First bottle
is provided with tuition.
______________________________________ MASSAGE TABLES _______________________________________
Massage tables will be provided for all Basic Program students for use
at school. We suggest that the student purchase a personal portable table
as soon as possible for home practice and eventual professional usage.
Texas Massage Institute distributes a line of high quality, affordable,
professional tables available with a variety of options. (Students are
discouraged from bringing their personal tables on campus except under
unusual circumstances pre-approved by the director.)