Financial hardship should not automatically place authentic Classical Pilates education out of reach. Explore programs designed to reduce costs, protect enrollment, and expand access.
The school offers shared memberships, hardship relief, scholarships, work-study, reduced-cost private training, and trade-in-kind arrangements for students facing hardship or underrepresentation.
Some programs require financial or eligibility documentation.
Need-based decisions may be reviewed case by case.
Funding and spaces are limited; apply early.
Students may participate in only one assistance or cost-reduction program at a time.
Available Programs
Find the option that matches your program.
You may only be enrolled in one Financial Assistance program at a time. Please review the programs below and select the program that best suits your needs.
Open to the Community
The Community Program
Free events and income-qualified membership
The Community Program makes authentic Classical Pilates more accessible in two ways: free seasonal Pilates School events, open to anyone who wants to experience an authentic Classical Pilates workout; and an income-qualified membership for people who do not have the financial resources to access even our lowest-cost programs. Community Events are free and can be booked through our Pilates Seminars page. The Community Membership requires income and government-assistance verification and includes two in-person classes per month, plus waived fees for all On-Demand classes in the PilatesEDU app, launching November 2026.Initial Enrollment FormSee Our Community EventsBook Your First Free Class
Eligibility and requirements
Community Events are free and open to everyone
Community Membership requires income and government-assistance verification
Membership includes two in-person classes per month
All PilatesEDU On-Demand class fees are waived beginning with the app’s November 2026 launch
Drop-In, In-Person & At-Home
Hardship Waiver / Payment Plan
20%–80% temporary reduction
Temporary relief for students experiencing a sudden financial emergency. Membership dues may be reduced for up to three months, then repaid over three to six months.Apply for This Program
Eligibility and requirements
Serious financial event such as job loss, medical bills, or an unexpected expense
At least six months of prior enrollment
$25 monthly administrative fee
Drop-In Program
Shared & Family Memberships
Save up to $800 per year on a shared or family membership
Choose the Shared or Family Membership option that fits your group
Membership terms and eligibility vary by option
Teacher Training
Pre-Pilates / Basic System Scholarship
50%–100% scholarship
Supports students from underserved or underrepresented groups who want to begin Comprehensive Teacher Certification without major financial hardship.Apply for This Program
Eligibility and requirements
Apply with the Teacher Certification application
Financial documentation is required
Maintain a B+ average throughout Pre-Pilates and Basic coursework
Membership in an underserved or underrepresented group within Pilates
Teacher Training
Work-Study Program
50%–100% grant
Eligible Intermediate-level certification students may teach classes or private clients while directing part of their pre-tax wages toward tuition.Apply for This Program
Eligibility and requirements
Apply on or before the Basic System examination
Financial documentation is required
Maintain a B+ average throughout Intermediate coursework
Valid ID, I-9 verification, and current CPR certification
Private Training Program
Teacher-in-Training Practice Client
Private sessions at no cost
Support a teacher-in-training’s practical study hours as a client body. In exchange for private sessions at no cost, you commit to training at least once a week for the length of that teacher’s tenure in the Teacher Certification Program. Expert faculty may observe or intervene to support safe, effective teaching.Be Matched with a Teacher-in-Training
Eligibility and requirements
A relatively healthy body
At least one session per week for the teacher’s certification-program tenure
Quarterly 20-minute check-in
Comfort with faculty support and observation by up to two trainees
Private Training Program
Teacher-in-Training Live Client
$25–$85 per session
Choose more flexibility in your schedule while working with a teacher-in-training in a live teaching setting. Sessions are purchased in a package of 5 or 10, and matching considers your goals, availability, and the type of teacher you prefer.Be Matched with a Teacher-in-Training
Eligibility and requirements
Choose a 5- or 10-session package
Moderate body issues may be accommodated
Student Services approval required
Session rate depends on the teacher’s training level
All Programs
Essential Workers Discount
Generally 5%–10% off
This program helps teachers, nurses, police officers, air traffic controllers, single parents, and people in other essential but commonly undercompensated professions access the lifelong benefits of Pilates. The discount is determined through an individual-needs matrix and is generally available to eligible people who live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area.Apply for This Program
Eligibility and requirements
Income verification is required
Household verification is required
Professional or employment verification is required
Apply for an open role through the school’s careers portal
Arrangements may be temporary or ongoing
Maintain good standing in the selected program
How to Apply
Start with the program you want to attend.
1
Choose your program
Review tuition, schedule, and entry requirements for the Pilates or certification program you want to join.
2
Identify the assistance option
Compare eligibility requirements and select the one program that best matches your circumstances.
3
Contact Student Services
Request an application and submit any required financial, employment, academic, or identity documentation.
4
Receive a decision
Student Services will review availability and eligibility. Assistance is not guaranteed until formally approved.
Prepare Before Applying
Documentation may be required.
Depending on the assistance program, applicants may need recent tax records, pay stubs, household bills, identification, employment verification, academic records, or CPR certification. Student Services will tell you exactly what applies to your request.
Access Starts with a Conversation
Ask for help before deciding Pilates is out of reach.
Contact Student Services to discuss eligibility, current availability, and the best next step for your program.
