Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition Breakdown
Advanced Massage Program (250 hours):
Shared Room: $3,995
Private Room: $5,495
Full In-Person Program (650 hours):
Shared Room: $16,495
Private Room: $19,995
Hybrid Program (650 hours):
Online Portion: $5,950
In-Person Portion:
Shared Room: $3,995
Private Room: $5,495
Total: $9,945 (Shared Room) or $11,445 (Private Room)
Hybrid Reflexology Program (250 hours):
Shared Room: $3,995
Private Room: $5,495
What’s Included
Daily breakfast and three lunches per week during the in-person portion.
Hands-on training with expert instructors.
Weekly office hours with online instructors for additional support.
Guest lectures from industry professionals online.
Access to all required digital resources for the online portion.
Additional Costs
While tuition covers most program essentials, students should also plan for the following expenses:
Application Fee: Credited toward tuition upon enrollment.
Textbooks: Estimated at $100–$250 USD, purchased before the program begins.
Certification Exams:
MBLEx (Massage Therapy): $265 USD
Reflexology Certification Exam: $300 USD
State Licensure Fees: Ranges from $100–$850 USD, depending on location.
We will provide detailed lists and guidance during the enrollment process to help you prepare.
Payment Plans
We understand that paying for your education is a significant investment. To make this process manageable, we offer a simple payment plan:
Upfront Deposit: $1,000 USD to secure your spot in the program.
Installments: The remaining balance is split into equal payments, due monthly or bi-weekly, and must be completed before the in-person portion begins.
Example Plan for the Hybrid Program (Shared Room):
$1,000 deposit + 6 monthly payments of $1,454.17.
For International Students
As we are located outside the U.S., federal financial aid is not available. However, we recommend researching financial aid or loan opportunities in your home country that can be applied toward our program.
Financial Aid
As CWEC primarily serves students from outside Costa Rica, we do not accept any outside financial aid at this time. We do have some partial scholarships available that are awarded on a revolving basis, and we may be able to help you find other scholarships for which you are eligible. The following are scholarships that we sponsor and all of our students may apply for if they are eligible.
Health and Wellness Practitioner
First-time International Traveler
First Career (ages 18-25)
Seniors (ages 60+)
Referral
Additionally, we recommend that everyone apply for the following scholarships, which are awarded by Massage Professional Organizations.
MBLExGuide Massage Student Scholarship – https://mblexguide.com/scholarship/
AMTA Massage Student Scholarships – https://www.amtamassage.org/scholarships/
Finally, many local organizations and businesses offer scholarships for people in their areas. Ask around and you may be surprised at what you can find! We may be able to help you find some of these scholarships, depending on where you live.
Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have questions about tuition, financial aid, or the application process, reach out to us directly:
Email: jessica@contattowellness.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +865-898-2592
Live Chat: Available weekly on our website.