Creative Financing
The Berkana apprenticeship style education is designed to be affordable and fair. The Institute is committed to staying small while consistently providing an excellent experience. Due to the course acceleration, students who participate in the intensive program get out into the field earning as Licensed Massage Therapists twice as fast as most other massage therapy certification programs. This may be an important consideration as you determine how you will finance your massage therapy education.
Tuition, Fees, + payment plans
2025 Tuition + Fees
Application Fee – $200.00
Text Book and Materials/Lab Fee $1,500.00
Two Required Instructor Sessions $170.00
2025 Tuition – 650-Hour Massage Therapy Certification Program – $15,500.00
Tuition includes:
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Electives
Students who register for electives at orientation save 10%.
- 5-Hour Clinic Management - $125.00
- 24 Hour Cranial Sacral Fascial Release - $575.00
Payment Plans - NEW!
All students are eligible for the following payment plans with no credit check or interest.
1. FULL PAYMENT UP FRONT: Students who pay 100% of all tuition and fees to secure enrollment receive the Basic Cupping for Manual Therapists elective for free!
2. QUARTERLY PAYMENT PLAN: Students put down 25% of all tuition and fees to secure enrollment and then pay three equal payments due at the end of the first, second, and third quarters.
3. IN-HOUSE PAYMENT PLAN: Students pay 25% of all tuition and fees to secure enrollment and then make 18 or 24 payments. There is zero interest. Convenience Fees Apply.
4. 100% LENDER: Meritize provides our students with financing options to fund their education. Check your loan options in minutes without impacting your credit score at Meritize Apply
*Berkana Institute does not endorse a particular lender, nor is it affiliated with Meritize Financial, Inc. ("Meritize").Meritize Lending, LLC, NMLS ID 1661035 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/) Meritize Financial, Inc. NMLS ID 1986399 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/) Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Meritize Lending, LLC**. Meritize reserves the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at any time without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold an Employment Authorization Document and meet Meritize’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law and other factors. Meritize does not warrant or guarantee any claims made herein, including, but not limited to, gaining admission to a program, concerning the quality or financial strength of any educational institution, securing funding or obtaining employment. Our final loan offer may differ as a result of the school chosen and the associated cost of tuition. Not all schools are eligible for funding. Meritize does not offer educational loans in the following states: IN, ME, NV, VT, WI, PR. All rights reserved.
**For residents of SC, loan is made by Meritize Financial, Inc.
*Variable rates are subject to change.
The information on this document is the most up to date as of April 1, 2023. Please see Meritize website for additional details
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS!
Early Enrollment Discount – Apply and enroll with a 25% payment 90 days in advance of the program, and receive a $1,000 Discount! (conditional)
BIPOC Scholarship - automatically receives a $1,000 discount if you are from the BIPOC community. (conditional)
Veterans Discount - automatically receive a $1,000 discount if you are a veteran. (conditional)
Single Parents - of children under 6 receive a $1,000 discount. (conditional)
Out of Region - Students who move to the region from out of state to attend receive a $1,000 Relocation Subsidy. (conditional)
Commute - Students who commute from at least 25 miles each way can receive a $1,000.00 Commuting Subsidy. (conditional)
Maximum Discounts Available: Discounts cannot exceed $3,000 in any combination.
Other Expenses to Consider:
Students must wash five sets of provided linens regularly.
Students are required to receive a Hydrotherapy Treatment before the Hydrotherapy Workshop – $0 – $130
Upon Graduation, Students should be prepared for start-up expenses such as equipment, licensure, and Insurance.
The Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy has discount programs with Massage Table Manufacturers but does not provide a massage table or chair.
Students must be able to maintain their lifestyle within reasonable means throughout the program.
Normal School Supplies are Required.
Students must have a laptop or tablet and be able to print some homework assignments at home.
Additional Equipment is required for some electives.
Financial Options
The Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy is an elite program committed to providing the very best educational resources to a select group of dedicated students.
We only accept 16 students per class in order to be able to offer each student individualized attention, giving them the very best opportunity to succeed. The school is not able to provide U.S. Government Federal Financial Aid programs; however, easy payment plans are available to every student at the Institute.
We are approved by the Colorado Workforce Fund. Please apply as far in advance as possible so we have time to process your funding.
Other options prospective students may consider include: personal loans, bank loans and credit card loans.
Personal Loan Lenders Here is a list of commonly used alternative funding sources to help you finance your education.
SoFi | Good to Excellent CreditProsper | Good to Excellent CreditLending Club |Good to Excellent CreditLight Stream |Good to Excellent CreditDiscover Personal Loans | Good to Excellent CreditUpstart | Good to Excellent CreditFreedomPlus | Fair to Good CreditLending Point | Fair to Good CreditBest Egg | Fair to Good CreditAvant | Poor to Good CreditOneMain Financial | Poor to Good CreditLendmark Financial | Poor to Good Credit |
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TAKE THE QUIZ
Is the Massage Therapy Profession a good fit for you?
Take the Massage Therapy Career Assessment to find out!
