Making Massanutten Military Academy Affordable

Funding Options

Military Service/1^st Responder Discount

$1,500 full year enrollment/$750 2^nd Semester enrollment and 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)

Early Pay Discount

5% Early Pay Discount SY2020-21 if tuition is paid in full by May 31, 2020

Sibling Discount

$750 full year enrollment per sibling/$325 2^nd Semester enrollment per sibling

Financial Aid Tuition Reduction

Needs Based
Requires Parent Financial Statement, tax and wage documentation completed online

Third Party Lenders (Your Tuition Solution, Sallie Mae, Personal Bank Loan)

Lower percentage rate than MMA Payment Plan

529 College Savings Plan

Up to $10,000 can be used per child per year
For information go to: https://www.virginia529.com/news/how-does-the-new-tax-plan-change-529-accounts/

MMA Payment Plans A – D (found on enrollment contracts)

Plan A: Full Tuition Financed through Independent Lenders – See information available in “Making MMA Affordable”

Non-refundable Deposit ($2,500) submitted with this Enrollment Contract paid before arrival on campus.
Finance company to disburse full payment for tuition and fees directly to the Business Office. All student loans must be approved, closed and disbursement scheduled prior to the cadet assuming residence in the barracks.

Plan B: Full Tuition Payment

Non-refundable Deposit ($2,500) submitted with this Enrollment Contract before arrival on campus.
Remaining tuition and fees to be paid directly to the Business Office before the cadet may assume residence in the barracks.

Plan C: Two Tuition Payments*

Non-refundable Deposit ($2500) submitted with this Enrollment Contract paid before arrival on campus.
Initial Payment 60% of tuition shall be paid before or upon arrival with a promissory note with finance charge on tuition (18% per annum) for the remaining tuition due December 20, 2020.

Plan D: Tuition Payment in Monthly Installments*

Non-refundable Deposit ($2500) submitted with this Enrollment Contract paid before arrival on campus.

Initial Payment ($8,500) paid before or upon arrival, with a promissory note with finance charge on tuition (18% per annum) for remaining tuition due in monthly payments by May 20, 2021.

*Plans C and D require the execution of a promissory note and truth-in-lending disclosure. These documents will become a part of the Enrollment Contract.

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

To begin the financial aid for private school application process for Grades 5-12, please follow the steps below.
Please note that financial aid is NOT AVAILABLE for PG Basketball players or Summer School.

To begin the financial aid for private school application process, please follow the steps below:

Visit http://sssbynais.org/parents to apply for SY2020-21.
Click on Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) for the academic year SY2020-21. (In the case of divorce or separation, both parents are required to complete the PFS form.) On November 1, 2019 the new academic year will open for SY2020-21.
Create an account. Remember to save your user name and password.
MMA school code is 905138.
Follow the step-by-step directions to complete and submit the online application. Be aware: There is a non-refundable fee of $51 and online applications are usually processed within 72 hours.
Upload a copy of your 2019 Federal Tax Return 1040, with all supporting schedules and forms, including K-1s, Form 1065 or 1120s along with the Schedule E from those who have Partnership, S-Corporation or Trust involvement.
Upload a copy of your 2019 W-2/1099 Tax and Wage Statement(s).

If you need help with completing the PFS or uploading your tax information, then contact the NAIS Help Desk at (800)-344-8328.

NAIS School & Student Services (SSS) Parent Support - Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

• (800) 344-8328 toll-free

• sss@communitybrands.com

• https://www.solutionsbysss.com/parents/help/

Your Parent Financial Statement (PFS) is verified with your tax return and then, after your child has been accepted, reviewed by the Finance Committee. The committee will also consider the potential for income to be earned by a non-working parent. The decision for an award is based on the affordability determined by your PFS and the funds available in our budget. SSS/Financial Aid applications will not be considered complete until we receive the supporting 2019 Tax documentation. All financial information is kept secure and confidential.

It is very important to note that applying for financial aid has no bearing upon the Admissions Committee’s deliberation and assessment of student’s potential as a MMA student. Decisions regarding admission to MMA and eligibility for financial aid are made independently of each other. The amount of financial aid awarded averages 20% off of the total tuition for the school year. Financial aid awards do not include uniform fees or other additional fees. The non-refundable deposit is required prior to registration.

For questions regarding MMA financial aid and our process please contact Natasha Magalis at 540-459-0459 or Admissions at 540-459-2167 or email Admissions@militaryschool.com.