Admission Requirements
Georgia Academy of Massage can only serve 20 students per class, so when each class is full, we must close registration.  Please let us know you are interested as soon as possible to ensure you have a place in our class.  These are our admission requirements:

    1. Eligible students are at least 18 years of age
    2. High School Diploma or GED
    3. Application and $50 non-refundable application fee
    4. Two letters of recommendation-one
        professional, one personal
    5. A copy of your driver’s license or official photo ID
    6. A one page typed essay stating the reasons you want
        to be a massage therapist and your expectations
        of Georgia Academy of Massage
    7. A letter from a physician stating you are free from
        communicable diseases
    8. Interview with school director or educational supervisor

We are not equipped to supply any special assistance or tutors for those students who are physically or mentally challenged. We will not accept anyone who has had a felony offense, or any record of sexual misconduct. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.

Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Georgia Academy of Massage, students must have completed all assignments, participated to their fullest extent in all classes, attended a minimum of 90% of the clock hours of each class, performed 50 practice massages, and made a 70 or above in each class. Students will then receive a certificate of completion and a copy of their transcripts that will qualify them to take the National Certification Exam.  Any requests for additional transcripts must be received in writing.

Fall 2008 Fees

Attendance Policies
Consistent attendance is of the utmost importance for students of Georgia Academy of Massage, as our courses cover a lot of information in a short period of time, and so much of the learning is hands on.  Attendance is based on “clock hours” which are 50 minutes. A student can miss no more than 10% of any course and it is his/her responsibility to arrange for any make up time and work.  Any missed tests or quizzes must be made up during office hours within 7 days of the absence.  Any missed hours may be made up with private classes offered at $25/hour.  If a student is absent 4 days without notifying the school, he/she is considered withdrawn on the fourth day.  If a student wants to re-enroll, they must have withdrawn in good academic and financial standing and must interview with the director.  Credits are only transferable one time.

Schedule of Fees
In addition to a non-refundable $50 application fee, students of Georgia Academy of Massage must be prepared to invest in their massage education.  While we do not offer any grants or scholarships we do work closely with SLM Financial a Sallie Mae company and we offer in-house financing. Full time students are asked to put down $1000.00 at the time of enrollment and cover the balance with 5 equal monthly

In addition to the above cost, students have to receive 3 professional massages at approximately $60 a piece (one before class starts).  They will have to purchase their own massage table (by the second month of school), linens, and oils or creams.