List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Q. Rebate 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.

   

• Q. 529 College Savings Plan

  Up to $10,000 can be used per child per year

• Q. Third Party Assistance

  • Your Tuition Solution
  • Folds of Honor Scholarship
  • Personal Bank Loan

• Q. Sibling Discount

  • $750 discount for full year enrollment per sibling
  • $325 discount for 2^nd semester enrollment per sibling

• Q. Financial Aid Tuition Reduction

  • Needs based
  • Follow the steps in the below section "How to Apply For Financial Aid". Parent financial statement, tax and wage documentation is required.

• Q. Military Service and 1st Responder Discount

  • $1,500 discount for full year enrollment/$750 discount for 2^nd 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 1^st Responder status ID or Badge
  • Will receive tuition reduction on tuition to be paid (after financial aid reduction)

• Q. 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.
  
  

  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.

• Q. Scholarships

  Speak with an Admissions Representative today regarding the below scholarship availability!

  Pete Wenk Scholarship

  The Pete Wenk Scholarship will award $5,000 (per cadet) to two cadets that meet the below criteria:

  1. Must audition
  2. Sight read basic high school level music
  3. Participate actively in music program
  4. Maintain a "B" average

  Both scholarship recipients will receive a $5,000 scholarship. To schedule an audition, please email both Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Elshafie-Layman:

  Mason Fisher: mfisher@militaryschool.com

  Kim Elshafie-Layman: kelshafie@militaryschool.com

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  William I. Magruder Scholarship
  

  The William I. Magruder Scholarship of $10,000 is to be awarded annually to one student that sincerely desires to attend MMA but financially is unable to attend.

  
  Completed packet must be submitted by June 30, 2023. Decision will be made by July 15, 2023. Packet must include student essay, copy of last report card, and recommendations.

   Criteria:

  1. Prospective Student meets enrollment qualifications
  2. Prospective student will write a 250 word or less essay of how a Massanutten Military Education will impact their future or why they want to attend military school
  3. Prospective student's family has sought financial aid but still is unable to afford advertised tuition
  4. Prospective student is perceived to be an enhancement to the student body by the Head of School
  5. For new students they must have a recommendation for scholarship how they will enhance our student body. Returning cadets need two recommendations- one academic and one from commandant staff.

  The recipient of this scholarship will receive the scholarship each year they attend MMA , if at the end of each school year they maintain a minimum of a B average, demonstrate good deportment, and earn and maintain leadership positions within the Corps. The Head of School will approve or deny the scholarship upon evaluating the student meeting the established criteria.

   

  This scholarship is funded annually by the Board of Trustees in recognition of the 25 years of service to the Academy by William I. Magruder, Class of 1967. Mr. Magruder established the criteria in memory of his Grandmother, Elizabeth Imhoff, who funded his tuition to attend MMA conditional upon his achieving similar criteria.

   

  A panel consisting of the Academic Dean, Commandant, School Counselor, Director of Finance, and Head of School will decide based on submissions which student will receive the scholarship.

  
  For information on how to apply, please email admissions@militaryschool.com

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  Steve and Kim Rehman Scholarship 

  The Steve and Kim Rehman Scholarship is a 4-year scholarship presented to a rising freshman with at least a 3.0 GPA and in good standing. Applicants must submit an essay on why they want to attend Massanutten.
  
  

  The scholarship will cover half of tuition, room & board for a total of $14,500/year. The remainder of the tuition, room & board, and fees are the responsibility of the applicant.