Massage education is a considerable investment of time, energy and finances. We are committed to helping our students through every stage of the application and financial aid process. We welcome your questions at any step.

Federal Student Aid

Students attending the Finger Lakes School of Massage may be eligible to participate in the Direct Loan Student Loan Program as well as the Federal PELL grant program. To apply for this funding please visit www.FAFSA.ed.gov and complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid.

If you are applying for admission to our Ithaca Campus, please use federal school code 041676.

If you are applying for admission to our Mt. Kisco Campus , please use federal school code E01868.

FLSM Payment Plan

Students may elect to pay tuition in full prior to the program start date, or may take advantage of our simple payment plan.

Please contact our financial planning office for additional information about the payment plan.

Smart Option Career Training Loans Through Sallie Mae

• Sallie Mae Financial - SLM Smart Option Loan: (School Code: 041676)

You may be eligible to borrow full tuition plus up to $6,000 toward living expenses. You can apply for this loan online by visiting http://go.salliemae.com/sosl_int_stu001/?dtd_cell=SMAPSOWBSMAT02100616

. There are no prepayment penalties if you choose to pay your loan off early. The money you request for living expenses will be paid directly to you.

Contact SLM at: 1-800-559-3220 or https://opennet.salliemae.com/apploansummary/?loanprogram=SOSL

SLM encourages the use of co-borrowers because it increases the likelihood of approval and decreases potential interest rates.

FLSM Scholarship Program

Each program, FLSM awards three scholarships with the intention of assisting talented and creative individuals with pursuing an education in massage therapy. Recipients are selected based on expressed financial need as well as on their commitment and enthusiasm for enhancing their life and community through the practice of bodywork. Please contact us for more information

We also can provide information and help you apply for other forms of government-funded financial aid:

• State and Federal Employment & Training Offices
• Veterans' Administration
• New York State Vocational & Educational Service for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Commission for the Blind

Students may continue unemployment benefits while attending the FLSM program For more information, please don't hesitate to contact our Financial Aid office at finaid@flsm.com.

You may also qualify for scholarships in your community by checking your local library, or broader scholarship programs by checking online.

• www.fastweb.com
• www.collegescholarships.com