School advising & registration

• admission requirements
  Students must meet the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education requirements to attend SOHMAR. You must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and no record of a criminal history. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, financial status, sex, country of origin or residence.
• Academic Grading and Support Services
  Grading Scales & Criteria for certification require the following:
  1. Minimum average of 80% on all written and practical exams.
  2. Satisfactory and timely completion of all assignments, reports, and critiques.
  3. Attendance of at least 80% of all classes.
  4. Completion of all required course work at least two weeks prior to graduation.
  5. Timely payment-in-full of all tuition and fees.
  6. A certificate will be awarded at time of graduation.
  Students are graded on written and practical/hands on tests. Administrative affairs are managed by Michael McAleese (Director). The school provides a 24 hour voice mail in which all calls will be returned on the day they are received or by the next business day. Requests for information can be made by calling (630) 968-7827 or by email at info@sohmar.com
• tuition and payment programsfinancial assistance program
  SOHMAR offers financial assistance and payment programs for all our classes. Pay with *monthly installments or pay your tuition back after you graduate. CEU's classes which are hosted by other providers must be paid in full.
  *If a student has elected to pay with our monthly installments program, they will be required to fill out a form for an auto withdrawl from their credit card or bank. All payments must be made as scheduled or applicant will have his/her training interrupted until all payments are current. The down payment for the class must be paid prior to attendance of the first class. Books, registration, and other materials are an additional cost to the student.

School policies & procedures

payment programs and Financial assistance program
SOHMAR OFFERS different payment options to our students.
• Monthly payment program are available for the massage certification class. Paying as you go to school gives you the opportunity to start your new career DEBT free.
• Our Financial Assistance program offers students a low interest loan that allows students to pay for their education after graduation.

Rules of conduct
SOHMAR takes pride in providing a non-threatening environment for all students. Any unprofessional behavior is grounds for dismissal.
For a complete list of rules of conduct see the school catalog.
SOHMAR 2024 CATALOG


Job Board
The school can not guarantee employment for any student or graduate, however we will post any job openings that we become aware of on the school job board or on our closed Facebook page for students and graduates.

Flexible schedule
SOHMAR offers a relaxed atmosphere and flexible schedules to fit many lifestyle. Many other schools in the area, require their students to attend school full time. Our flexible schedule is the reason working adults or those who wish to make a career change choose SOHMAR.

 

accreditation
Of the 23,000 schools in the US only about 300 are accreditated. These schools are usually large Universities with costly tuition to cover administration costs. SOHMAR is not accredited with the United States Department of Education, however the accreditation process is a completely voluntary accolade and NOT a requirement to operate a massage school in Illinois. Most importantly SOHMAR IS APPROVED to operate by *Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools through the Illinois Board of Higher Education. This also enables us to keep our tuition affordable for our students.

Our graduates rock LEARN FROM A LEADER IN THE FIELD
Michael McAleese, was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame on August 8, 2016. This is quite a feat, being that there are over 300,000 Massage Therapists and 23,000 private Massage Schools in the US alone. Choosing SOHMAR for your education means that you will be taught by a documented leading expert in the field! Over 98% of our Graduates passed the Mblex exam on the first try during the 2018-2019 grad year and 95% are working successfully in the field. Student Enrollment Disclosure as from July 1,-June 30 reporting Period.
DISC STATEMENT

APPROVED BY THE IBHE*
The School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology is approved to operate by Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools through the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Questions or concerns may be made by contacting: The Illinois Board of Higher Education Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza,
Suite 333
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1394
Website: www.ibhe.org
Complaint Call Line: (217) 557-7359