NEIWH-Financial Information
And
Government Educational Assistance Programs

A.NEIWH- Financial Info
1.NEIWH-Tuition Financial Planning
2.NEIWH- Massage Therapy Scholarships
3.NEIWH- Tuition discounts and other tuition savings
4.NEIWH-Operation Healing Hands- Free tuition for soldiers
 
B.Government Educational Assistance Programs
1.WIA-Assisted Training (Workforce Investment Act)
2.Medalion Fund
3.NH Charitable Foundation
4.Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
5.Local Rotary Club
6.The Trade Act
 
C.Military and Veterans Affairs Assistance Programs
1.Military Resources or References
2.Veterans Affairs Assistance
3.Military Spouse Career Advancement

A. NEIWH- Financial Info.
A-1.NEIWH-Tuition Financial Planning
NEIWH continues to keep its tuition costs affordable and competitive for anyone interested in pursuing the Massage Therapy profession. Students seekingFinancial Assistance will be guided through every stage of the application process by our friendly staff.
Our school is proud to introduce flexible financial funding programs and scholarships to all students who qualify. Take a look at the options offered below and choose the one that suits you:
     •Monthly Payment Plan-Interest Free: The tuition will be divided in 14 low monthly payments with NO interest/ finance charges applied to the student.
     •Payment in Full: Students may elect to pay their tuition in full prior to the program start date, or at any given time during the school term. 
     •Pay Per Course Plan: Students have the option to pay their tuition per course(s) they attend, without a monthly payment plan.
      Click here to see course link and cost.
     Form of payment accepted: cash, checks, Visa/Master card, money order, or any other personal financial arrangement the student may have.

A-2 NEIWH-Massage Therapy Scholarships
     •NEIWH Scholarship are now available for high school graduates and adults. Find the details Click here.

A-3 NEIWH-Tuition discounts and other tuition savings:
     •As NEIWH offers many tuition discounts many times per year, we ask the prospective students to check with our Admissions office about any up coming discounts, before enrolling, by calling 603-623-5018 ext.0 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
     •Free Virtual Raffle- Everyone is an instant winner with our free virtual raffle available only to prospective students who visit our school. More info please Click here.
     Inquire at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 603-623-5018 ext.0
 
A-4 NEIWH-Operation "Healing Hands"-Free tuition for U.S. Soldiers: 
     •Veterans from operation "Iraqi Freedom" and "Enduring Freedom" may enroll in any of our Massage Therapy Certification Programs without having to pay tuition. This is a scholarship program funded by our Institute, to help alleviate the financial burden of education for the troops and their families. Our massage school is the only school in the United States to provide FREE TUITION to soldiers. Proof of DD-214 is required. More info please Click here.
     •Operation "Healing Hands and Beyond.." -50% off tuition for the spouses of the U.S. Soldiers-This program offers one  half of the entire tuition, free to the spouses of the  operations "Iraqi Freedom " and "Enduring Freedom" veterans. Proof of the applicant's husband DD-214 and a certificate of marriage are required.

B. Government Educational Assistance Programs
B-1.WIA-Assisted Training (Workforce Investment Act):
The Workforce Investment Act, implemented in 2000, provides federal funding designated to offer youth, disadvantaged adults and dislocated workers an opportunity to receive appropriate assistance in such areas as career counseling, resume writing, job seeking skill, job interviewing skills, and when necessary, training to provide or increase skills to a level that will allow the individual to find self-sustaining employment.
Eligibility requirements are too detailed to list here, the following provides some idea of the process:
     Youth: Be between the ages of 14 and 21, meet income guidelines, have barriers to entering the Workforce, be a participant in a formal WIA program (youth are not served with the ITAs)
     Disadvantaged Adults: Be over the age of 18, meet income guidelines, have barriers to entering the Workforce.
     Dislocated workers: Be over the age of 18, be laid off from their jobs, have barriers to re-entering the Workforce.
     To see if you are qualified please contact a career counselor at NH-Works; visit www.nhworks.org

B-2. Medallion Fund-Manchester Regional Community Foundation.
Any one residing in Manchester, NH must contact the office personally to apply for the Medallion Fund.
Prospective students must inquire about The Medallion Fund by calling the phone number displayed below:
Phone: (800) 464-6641
Address: 37 Pleasant Street
Concord NH 03301
www.nhcf.org

B-3. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
To find out more about the requirements for qualification, applicants must contact the office at the following address:
37 Pleasant Street
Concord NH 03301
Phone: (800) 464-6641
www.nhcf.org

B-4.Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
New Hampshire Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation offers financial support to persons with physical disabilities who wish to train in Massage Therapy, in order to change their career, and become massage therapists. Here is the information necessary to contact them directly:
195 McGregor Street
Manchester, NH
(603) 669-8733
NH Vocational Rehabilitation

B-5.Local Rotary Club
Please visit www.rotary.org to read more about this program.

B-6.  The Trade Act
To learn more about this option please visit http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/tradeact.htm

C. Military and Veterans Affairs Assistance Programs
C-1. Military Resources or References:
For all military members, spouses and family who are seeking funds to enroll in our programs please check out these sites, to see you qualify for any of their programs:
     •www.militaryonesource.com
     •www.military.com
     •http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html (Code of Federal Regulations)
     •Post-9/11 GI Education Fairness Act of 2009 - HR 4320 expands the types of approved programs of education for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
     •NH Incentive Program:
     http://www.nh.gov/postsecondary/financial/index.html

C-2. Veterans Affairs Assistance
Please refer to the U.S. Veteran’s Administration Benefits, for which we are an approved school. Also, you may contact the Benefits Department at the following address:
275 Chestnut Street
Manchester NH 03101
Phone: (603) 624-9230
     •GI Bill Education Benefit Programs: If you or a family member served in the military then check for your benefits at www.gibill.va.gov.
     The following options are their for you if you qualify:
1.Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB-AD) – Ch. 30 ($1,368/month)
2.Post-Vietnam Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program – Ch. 32 (VEAP)
3.Post 9/11 GI Bill – Ch. 33
4.Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance – Ch. 35 (DEA) ($925/month)
5.Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) – Ch. 1606 ($333/month)
6.Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) – Ch.1607 (40, 60, or 80% of CH30 rate)
7.National Call to Service Program
8.Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) – Ch.31

C-3. Military Spouse Career Advancement(MyCAA):
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program provides up to $6,000 of Financial Assistance for military spouses to pursue an education program leading to a skill or profession likely to provide job opportunities where members are stationed (construction, education, financial or health services, IT, and real estate).(https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx)

For questions call 603-623-5018 ext. 0
 
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