Atlanta School of Massage Institutional Closure

The Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) has been notified of the closure of the Atlanta School of Massage.  The following information is provided for the students enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at the Atlanta School of Massage affected by this closure.    

A questionnaire was sent to enrolled students to help us determine if assistance is possible.  This is not a guarantee of assistance; at this point, these questions are for information-gathering purposes to determine if financial support may be available. The information provided through this survey will not be shared or sold to third-party marketers.    If you have not already completed the questionnaire, please do so now. 

More communication with those who respond to the questionnaire will be forthcoming. 

TRANSCRIPTS:

It is our understanding that Atlanta School of Massage is fulfilling official transcript requests at no charge for students by completing this  Google form. 

Upon finalization of transcripts for all current students, all Atlanta School of Massage transcripts will be provided to GNPEC, and future requests for transcripts must be made through the GNPEC Transcript Request Form.  Transcripts fulfilled by GNPEC cost $15 per request. 

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS AND PELL GRANTS: 

Please review your options regarding transfer, loan forgiveness, and loan discharge for students affected by the closure of Atlanta School of Massage:   https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school  

If you have general questions about federal loans, you should first try to contact your loan servicer. 

Student inquiries: studentaid.gov or call 1-800-433-3243.   

Please be advised that if you completed or are in the process of completing a comparable program of study at another school by transferring academic credits or hours earned from Atlanta School of Massage, or by any other comparable means, you are NOT eligible for a closed school discharge.   

PROGRAM COMPLETION:

To help you complete your program following the closure, Atlanta School of Massage entered into a teach out agreement with the International School of Skin, Nailcare, and Massage Therapy (ISSNMT) in Sandy Springs, GA.  ISSNMT is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), is authorized by GNPEC, and is approved by the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy.  

ISSNMT will accept all the successfully completed hours from Atlanta School of Massage and waive the admission and registration fees. To enroll at ISSNMT, call 404-843-1005 or email [email protected]. 

You may also wish to research other institutions that offer similar programs (transfer of credits is not guaranteed):  

• Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG): https://tcsg.edu 

• Directory of Institutions (GNPEC): https://gnpec.georgia.gov/directory-institutions   

VETERANS:  
Please visit this page to learn more about your options. Some benefit eligibility may be restored depending on the details of the closing and your circumstances. If you receive VA benefits, you will need to contact the VA regarding the possibility of having benefits reinstated.   

PRIVATE LOANS:  

If you have private loans, you need to contact your loan servicers to determine their processes, if any, for requesting a loan adjustment or discharge.   

 If you have additional questions or concerns, please email GNPEC at [email protected].  

This page will continue to be updated as information is received.