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Financial Aid

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We want our students to feel supported financially, which is why we offer a variety of funding options

Flexible Financial Aid Options to Make Massage Therapy School Affordable

At Soma, we make it as easy as possible for you to get the financial and scholarship assistance you may need. Our Financial Aid Office will work with you to develop a plan that is specifically tailored to your unique needs.

The Soma Institute is a massage therapy school that accepts FAFSA and helps with financial aid. We work alongside the U.S. Department of Education to provide you with a full range of financial assistance tools. As a Soma student, you may qualify for a number of the following options:

For more information about Financial Aid, view our Course Catalog via this link.

Soma’s Financial Aid Process for Massage Therapy

We have Financial Aid Counseling to assist students in completing all documents applicable to various federal state, local, and private sources of student financial assistance.

Soma’s Financial Aid Office can simplify the complex world of loan deferment, forbearance, consolidation, etc., and will complete and submit the application to the U.S. Department of Education with the student’s permission. Our Office acts as the liaison communicating with loan servicers and the U.S. Department of Education.

After prospective students complete the interview and admissions procedures, they begin the funding process. Students submit their income and other pertinent information and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with assistance from their Financial Aid Advisor. The FAFSA is signed by the student, or parent if applicable, and sent to the Federal Central Processor for processing. The School receives an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) and Soma then awards Financial Aid based upon this ISIR.

FAQs

How do I start the financial aid process at The Soma Institute?
To begin the financial aid process, you first complete your admissions interview and enrollment procedures. After that, you provide income and other required information and work with a Financial Aid Advisor to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With your permission, the Financial Aid Office helps submit your FAFSA and communicates with the U.S. Department of Education on your behalf.

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What documents do I need to apply for financial aid?
Prospective students should be ready to provide personal income information and any documentation required by the FAFSA application. Your Financial Aid Advisor can help you understand and gather the correct forms and data you’ll need to complete your application to the U.S. Department of Education.

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When should I apply for financial aid?
You can start the financial aid process after completing the admissions steps and interview. Because federal aid eligibility is determined by your FAFSA, it’s recommended to submit it as early as possible once you have enrolled, so your aid eligibility can be processed in alignment with your program start date.

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What types of financial aid options are available?
The Soma Institute works with the U.S. Department of Education and other aid sources. Students may qualify for federal programs such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans. Additional options include vocational rehabilitation, Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement, and institutional grants or scholarships.

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How does financial counseling work at The Soma Institute?
The Soma Financial Aid Office offers one-on-one financial counseling to help students understand how aid works, including loan processes, deferment, forbearance, consolidation options, and communicating with loan servicers. Counselors assist students from initial application through enrollment and can help guide you through complex financial aid details.

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