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From Pia Back Sanderson, International Student Officer
Thank you for requesting information on massage training at the Maui
Academy of the Healing Arts.
Level I begins with a 10 hour Introduction to Massage Class
followed by Anatomy, Physiology, and Swedish-Esalen Massage Instruction.
Beginning programs are offered twice a year:
Spring: Begins late March; classes on Mon/Wed evenings and Saturday
mornings or Monday afternoons. (depending on class size)
Fall: Begins late August; classes on Tues/Thurs evenings and
Saturday afternoons or Tuesday afternoons. (depending on class size)
The 10 hour Introductory course provides an overview of the business
aspects of being a massage therapist, learning strategies, biomechanics
of bodywork, and demonstration of the basic Eastern, Western, and Hawaiian
styles of massage therapies that are taught throughout the course. The
full 600-hour certificate course takes approximately one year to complete.
Taking courses offered in addition to the regular schedule may accelerate
completion. Upon completion of the certificate program you will be qualified
to apply to take the Hawaii State Licensing Exam, which is offered four
times a year.
Please note that foreign students are only allowed
to take the Hawaii licensing exam if they are a U.S. citizen, a U.S.
national or an alien authorized to work within the United States. For
further information, contact the Board of Massage on Oahu at (808) 586-2699
or the Immigration Office.
To assure quality of instruction, a maximum of 28 students are accepted
for each Level I program. Since applications are considered in the
order in which they are received it is to your advantage to complete
the application process as soon as possible. You will be considered
according to the date the application and interview process is completed.
Completion of the Application Form
and Student Financial Agreement, and an interview with John Sanderson
or Pia Back Sanderson must be completed before a Certificate of Eligibility
for Nonimmigrant Student Status (Form I-20, M-1) can be mailed to you.
Introductory Fees
• $100 - application fee is due upon application to the school.
• $50 - yearlong student liability insurance policy is due at the
beginning of Level I.
• $100 - xeroxed materials and video library fee is due at the
beginning of Level I.
• $200 - book costs for the year, most of which is due at the beginning
of Level I.
Total cost for the 12-month program is $5,200 (including Hawaii taxes).
• $2,600 is due upon acceptance into the program.
• $2,600 is due upon completion of Level I and registration in
Level II.
To reserve your space in the upcoming class, please complete and
send in the application form and
the financial agreement forms with the $100.00 application fee.
An interview with the Principal, John Sanderson will be scheduled prior
to acceptance into the program.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call us at
(808) 879-4266 or email at info@massageschoolmaui.com
Toll Free within the U.S. (888) 874-4266
NONIMMIGRANT M-1 STUDENT FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
Maui Academy of the Healing Arts estimates the student's average costs
for an academic term of 12 months to be the following:
• Introductory Fees: $400 - $450
• Tuition: $5,200
• Living Expenses: $15,000-$20,000
• Other (incidentals, entertainment, transportation, medical, insurance):
$5,000-$7,000
• Total Estimated Costs: $25,650 - $32,650
International students must document their ability to live on Maui
for one year without working. If a sponsor is willing to provide housing,
a notarized letter to that effect must be sent to the school.
You will be required to provide documentation to support the following
information as your means of financial support for an academic term
of 12 months as estimated above:
• Personal funds (bank or savings statement)
• Family funds from abroad
• Funds from another source (Specify type/source)
Application fee of $100 is due when application is received. Amount
due and received upon acceptance to the Maui Academy of the Healing
Arts will be $2,500, one half the full tuition cost. The remaining amount
of $2,600 will be due upon completion of Level I and registration in
Level II.
By submitting above information to MAHA, you agree that it is accurate
and reflects your true financial ability to support yourself and your
dependents while living on Maui and attending Maui Academy of the Healing
Arts. It is also agreed by you, the terms of payment as outlined above.
Toll Free: 888-874-4266 within the
U.S.
e-mail: info@massageschoolmaui.com
