The Stillpoint Massage Therapy Program at GCC - An accredited massage school in Western Masschusetts | "We teach the healing touch"
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New easy-access admissions for part-time study
Applicants need only take English placement tests and complete a GCC application for admission to enroll in the two-year track. Math placement testing, CPR and health requirements will all be handled and tracked during your first year of study.
Admission & fees
Admission to Stillpoint for full-time study requires completion of the standard Greenfield Community College application, available from GCC's Office of Admission, as well as a special admission form and health record forms unique to the Massage Therapy Certificate (MTC) program. All applications must be at least 18 years of age to begin classes. It is strongly recommended that you attend one of our informational meetings before applying to the program. For any questions related to the Stillpoint admission process, please contact Gail Tease at 413/775-1802 or tease@gcc.mass.edu.
Steps in the admission process
- Submit GCC application. Call (413) 775-1801 to request an application, or download one here.
- Only submit transcripts from previously attended colleges IF you have completed satisfactorily a 100-level math course within the past five years or college-level English and want to opt out of the math and English placements tests described in steps 4 & 5 below.
- Complete math placement test or math course (MAT 090) required for the MTC program. Refer to the MTC Admission Requirements Form.
- Complete English placement test or English courses (ENG 090 and COL 090) required for the MTC program. Refer to the MTC Admission Requirements Form.
- Meet with the Massage Therapy Program Coordinator.
- Submit health records and all immunization records required by the MTC program. Refer to the MTC Health Requirements Form.
Massage Therapy Certificate Program Expenses
Based on 2005-2006 academic year - Full-time day student*
In State:
Semester |
Tuition/Fees |
Special Fees |
Total |
Fall (16 credits) |
$2,133.00 |
$725.00 |
$2,858.00 |
Spring (24 credits) |
$3,169.00 |
$725.00 |
$3,894.00 |
TOTAL |
$5,302.00 |
$1,450.00 |
$6,758.00 |
Out of State:
Semester |
Tuition/Fees |
Special Fees |
Total |
Fall (16 credits) |
$6,213.00 |
$725.00 |
$6,938.00 |
Spring (24 credits) |
$9,289.00 |
$725.00 |
$10,014.00 |
TOTAL |
$15,502.00 |
$1,450.00 |
$16,952.00 |
NEBHE State:
Semester |
Tuition/Fees |
Special Fees |
Total |
Fall (16 credits) |
$2,341.00 |
$725.00 |
$3,066.00 |
Spring (24 credits) |
$3,481.00 |
$725.00 |
$4,206.00 |
TOTAL |
$5,822 |
$1,450.00 |
$7,272.00 |
* Students enrolled in the part-time day and evening programs are assessed partial fees for each of the four semesters enrolled.
Additional Costs (approximate):
Table |
$600.00 |
Malpractice Insurance |
$13.00 |
Professional Shirts |
$25.00-50.00 |
Name Tag |
$5.00 |
Books |
$500.00 |
Dissection Kit |
$10.00 |
Washable Markers |
$5.00 |
Massage supplies: sheet, pillows, plastic covers, lotion oils |
varies |
Health Insurance (optional) |
$753.00 |
Required admission forms:
Upcoming informational meetings for massage school applicants:
* All meetings take place at 6pm, GCC Downtown, 270 Main, Greenfield
It is highly recommended that you attend an informational meeting prior to applying!
Program highlights:
- Small class size and low faculty to student ratio
- National accreditation
- College environment
- Free tutoring and academic support
- 750 in-class hours
- Focus on sound business practice & ethics
The Stillpoint Program at GCC | 270 Main Street | Greenfield, MA 01301 | 413/775-1620 or 413/775-1621