Admissions
Investing in Your Child’s Future
Tuition School Year 2026-27
Families may also be responsible for:
Uniforms (first year only): $3,500
Laptop Technology Fee: $500
Cell Phone Device Fees: $200
International Health Insurance
Student Accounts (Allowance)
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important investments a family can make. At Massanutten Academy, we are committed to helping families navigate tuition, scholarships, and financial aid with clarity, transparency, and personal support throughout the enrollment process.
Financial aid awards vary based on demonstrated family need and available funding. Our admissions and financial aid teams work individually with each family to help make a Massanutten education attainable.
Please note that certain programs, including Day Student, International, PG Basketball, and Summer School enrollment options, may have limited eligibility for financial aid programs.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are awarded on a rolling basis and may become more limited as enrollment increases. Families are encouraged to begin the admissions and financial aid process early.
Every family situation is unique. Our admissions team is happy to walk families through available options and help build a plan that works for them.
Financial aid awards vary based on demonstrated family need and available funding. Our admissions and financial aid teams work individually with each family to help make a Massanutten education attainable.
Please note that certain programs, including Day Student, International, PG Basketball, and Summer School enrollment options, may have limited eligibility for financial aid programs.
What Tuition Includes
- Small class sizes
- Structured daily schedule
- Leadership development
- College counseling
- Athletics & extracurriculars
- Mentorship and accountability
- Supervised boarding environment
- Character development
- Academic support
- Weekend programming
- Leadership opportunities
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are awarded on a rolling basis and may become more limited as enrollment increases. Families are encouraged to begin the admissions and financial aid process early.
Every family situation is unique. Our admissions team is happy to walk families through available options and help build a plan that works for them.
Making a Massanutten Education Accessible
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Leadership Scholarships
Massanutten is proud to offer a variety of scholarships based on need and achievement for our cadets. Please click below to see the options available for the current enrollment year.Read More -
Military & First Responder Recognition Awards
- $1,500 discount for full year enrollment/$750 discount for 2nd Semester enrollment and the discount is renewable each year
- Parent/Guardian must be active military, veterans, or active First Responders (law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel (EMT), firefighters)
- Must provide a DD214 to verify your Military Service or a copy of your ID or Badge and proof of 1st Responder status ID or Badge
- Will receive tuition reduction on tuition to be paid (after financial aid is processed)
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Financial Aid Tuition Reduction
- Needs based
- Follow the steps below section “Financial Aid Application process”. Parent financial statement, tax and wage documentation is required. Financial Aid applications will not be processed until all required documents are uploaded.
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Referral Program
- The Massanutten rebate program* is available to all families. Families can participate in the rebate program by referring new cadets to enroll at MMA. For each new cadet that enrolls without financial assistance, you will receive up to $1,000 for referring a new student!
- You must notify the Academy in writing of the referral family to be credited.
- The referred cadet must pay in full (Financial Aid of any kind disqualifies the referral).
*The program does not apply to Day Students-only full pay Boarding Students referrals. Payment will be made once the referred, boarding student is enrolled, and full tuition must be paid. Financial Aid of any kind disqualifies the referral. -
529 College Savings Plan
Up to $10,000 can be used per child per year. Consult your financial advisor on the plan for fund disbursement. -
Sibling Discount
- $750 discount for full year enrollment per sibling
- $325 discount for 2nd semester enrollment per sibling
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Installment Payment Plan
All Installment Payment Plan Options require Tuition management and require the execution of a promissory note with a finance charge of 6% per annum, and a truth-in-lending disclosure. These documents will become a part of the Enrollment Contract. Note that Tuition management is not the same login as parent portal.Tuition Management is an online tuition management and payment processing company. Tuition management charges an enrollment fee to use its services. Parents choosing the Installment Payment Plan Options agree to set up a Smart Tuition agreement and make their installment payments via automatic account withdrawals using Tuition Management. -
Third Party Assistance
- Your Tuition Solution
- Folds of Honor Scholarship
- Personal Bank Loan
- You can check for secondary school academic funding with federal, state, county and even your employer.
Financial Aid Application Process
The financial aid application is available and instructions in English and Spanish for Grades 8-12.
*Please note that certain programs, including Day Student, International, PG Basketball, and Summer School enrollment options, may have none or limited eligibility for financial aid programs.
Financial Aid Instructions
Financial aid awards vary based on demonstrated family need and available funding. Our admissions and financial aid teams work individually with each family to help make a Massanutten education attainable.
For questions regarding MMA financial aid and our process please contact:
Mrs. Tristin Elshafie at Telshafie@militaryschool.com
Mrs. Tristin Elshafie at Telshafie@militaryschool.com
Admissions at 540-459-2167 Option 1 or email Admissions@militaryschool.com.
You know your child can do more but is not getting the attention needed in their current environment to reach their full potential. We know that choosing the right school for your child can be difficult because each child is so unique. We believe students should experience school as it should be, a place where children are educated in an environment that leads them to thrive and encourages their maximum potential.
Massanutten Academy is a co-educational, non-profit military boarding and day school in Virginia for students in 8th-12th grades with postgraduate studies. We welcome all faiths and live by our motto: Non Nobis Solum (Not For Ourselves Alone).
Massanutten Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
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