Admission, Tuition & Fees

Requirements for AdmissioN

  • 18 years or older
  • High School Diploma, GED, or college diploma
  • U.S. Citizen , or a non-citizen who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence
  • Ability to participate and complete all requirements of the Asheville School of Massage & Yoga
  • Ability to pay all fees

Admission Process

Applications for admission are accepted year round. Our class size is small, with a 16:1 ratio for hands-on classes; students are encouraged to submit their completed application as soon as possible. Once classes are full, accepted students will be placed on a waiting list. In order to be considered for admission, students must submit the following:
  • A $50 application fee
  • A completed application form
  • A copy of birth certificate or valid driver’s license
  • A copy of H.S. or college diploma or transcripts or GED certificate
After the above requirements have been received, applicants will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview. If it will place undue hardship upon the applicant to travel to the interview, a phone interview will be conducted in its place. The Asheville School of Massage & Yoga is open to all prospective students who meet the above requirements and illustrate through their references and interview moral character and an ability to complete the program. The school does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, or marital status.

Enrollment Procedure & Fee Schedule

Applicants are to submit an application and the application fee ($50). Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by mail. In order to enroll students must submit a $500 non-refundable fee and sign an enrollment agreement. At this time, accepted students may choose from the following tuition payment options:
  • Pay full tuition 90 days prior to start date: $6,550 (Save $1000)
  • Pay full tuition 60 days prior to start date: $7,050 (Save $500)
  • Pay full tuition 30 days prior to start date: $7,300 (Save $250)
  • Pay full tuition by the first day of regular classes: $7,550
  • In house financing: 7% will be added to the remaining tuition to be paid. A student comes up with a schedule to pay their balance. This schedule can take as long as needed, to pay the balance. When balance is paid in full the student will be issued a graduation certificate.

Textbooks, Supplies & Other Expenses

  • Required textbooks are free
  • Linens and oils cost approximately $50
  • Massage tables cost between $300-$700 (student discounts apply to tables bought from the school)
  • 8 Professional Massages ($60/hour average)

Refund Policy

  • Application fees, enrollment fees, financing fees, and all books and equipment purchased are non-refundable.
  • Students who withdraw up to 72 hours after signing the enrollment agreement are entitled to a full refund of all money paid toward tuition.
  • Students who withdraw thereafter are entitled to refunds based on the percentage of the program actually completed.
  • Refunds may be granted for up to and including 25% of the program and shall be calculated from the last date of attendance and made within 30 days of the date of withdrawal or dismissal
  • Students who withdraw after the first quarter (25% of the program) are not entitled to a refund.

Work Study Scholarship

The school offers two work-study scholarships per class of students that is equal to $1500. To apply for the scholarship prospective students must attach a letter to their application explaining their financial hardship and why they should be considered for the position. The students selected will be required to volunteer no less than 2 hours per week at the school doing odd jobs such as: copying handouts, maintaining the planters in front of the school, straightening and cleaning the school premises.

Asheville Yoga Center Discount

Graduates of the Asheville Yoga Center 200-hour Teacher Training Certification Program may receive a 15% discount off of standard tuition. To receive the discount, send your AYC certificate with your application along with a note stating that you would like to receive the discount. If you are accepted to the program, check the AYC Graduate Option on the Financial Agreement.