Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the massage therapy program at Spectrum School of Massage & Esthetics (SSM&E) cost?
Total cost from start to finish is $11,200: $100 for the application fee, $600 for the supplies charge, and $10,500 for tuition with $5,250 due no later than the first day of school. You can pay tuition in full upon acceptance if you’d like, or you can make monthly payments. Please see our Massage Program page under the Programs tab for more information regarding the financial department by clicking this button below.
How much does the esthetics program at SSM&E cost?
Total cost from start to finish is $10,300: $100 for the application fee, $1,800 for the supplies charge, and $8,400 for tuition with $4,200 due no later than the first day of school. You can pay tuition in full upon acceptance if you’d like, or you can make monthly payments. Please see our Esthetics Program page under the Programs tab for more information regarding the financial department by clicking this button below.
Does SSM&E have a payment plan available?
We do have a few options available for those looking for alternative payment options. Half of tuition is due by the first day of school, and then we have a 3 month payment plan for the second half to be paid by the mid term. Our tuition policy states that all tuition payments must be finished and paid in total by the Spectrum School of Massage & Esthetics (SSM&E) mid term. Dates will vary based on the program and the start date.
Are there other funding resources available?
Please see our Scholarships & Funding page for current information regarding other resources that are available by clicking this button below.
Do you have a part-time schedule?
There is no alternative schedule at this time. The current SSM&E schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30-12:30, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-4:30 with an hour lunch at 12.
I went to massage/esthetics school already, but wasn’t able to finish/didn't get enough credtis for ND. Can I enroll in only the courses/credits I need to complete my certification and test for my license?
You must supply Spectrum School of Massage and Esthetics with a full application and your massage/esthetics transcripts. We have to know how many hours that were included in your curriculum so we can propertly fill the holes to meet ND requirements. Cost is $14 per credit hour needed to graduate.
How do I submit an application?
You can submit an application a few different ways. You must go to the Students tab and select the Application page, and this will bring up an SSM application through our Google Drive. You can:
1. Open the application in Google Docs. Once you open the application in Google Docs, click "FILE" and then "MAKE A COPY" to edit it! DO NOT click "Request Access". After saving your own copy, you can edit the document and put your information in it before emailing it back to us. Please note, if you email in your application you must include a copy of your birth certificate and high school diploma or GED.
2. Print the application from the Application page, fill it out, and mail it to us with a check for the application fee or call us to pay with a debit/credit card over the phone. Please note, if you mail in your application you must include a copy of your birth certificate and high school diploma or GED.
3. Print the application from the Application page, fill it out, and bring it in to us with cash, card, or check payment for the application fee in addition to a copy of your birth certificate, and high school diploma or GED.
Will I get into SSM&E?
We cannot guarantee anyone will get into any program at Spectrum School of Massage and Esthetics, but you must be at least 17 years of age, be in good enough physical condition to perform and receive massage therapy, and be free of contagious disease to apply. SSM administration will promptly inform you of your acceptance or denial into school after your background check is finished and your reference calls have been completed.
I wasn’t able to enroll in the school year that is currently in session. When will the next one be?
We will have both the massage therapy program and the esthetics program once a year respectively. The massage therapy program begins in September on the first Wednesday after Labor Day. Our first Esthetics term will start May 1, 2024. We plan to have a second esthetics term in April 2025.
For any information regarding practicing with a North Dakota license in massage therapy or any other state, please visit https://www.ndbmt.org/regulations/law.asp or click this button below.
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For any information regarding practicing with a North Dakota as a licensed esthetician or any other state, please visit https://www.ndcosmetology.com/ or click this button below to find their statutes, and rules and regulations.
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