Programs Offered at Marine Military Academy...

Marine Military Academy is a college preparatory boarding school for young men in grades 8-12 and offers one year for optional post-graduate study. The nine-month academic year begins in mid-August and continues through late May. Applications are accepted at any time, but new students must register only at the beginning of a semester (August and January). The 2010-2011 Academic year begins August 14, 2010 and ends May 28, 2011. Registration for Mid-Term is in January. The tuition, room, board, and fees for uniforms and laundry/cleaning for Academic Year 2010-2011 is $31,400.

Summer Camp is a four-week program of physical fitness and military training for young men 13-17 years old. Applications for admission are accepted until camp is full (approximately 300 campers). The Summer Camp program begins July 3rd, 2010 and ends July 31st, 2010. The total cost for Summer Camp 2009 is $3,750 and includes application fee, uniforms, room, board and activities.

English as a Second Language (ESL) is a four-week summer program of intense immersion in the English language for foreign students ages 13-17. It includes 40 hours/week of class instruction as well as military training and physical fitness activities. Applications for admission are accepted until the ESL class is full (approximately 40 students) for the 2010 class that will begin July 3rd, 2010 and ends July 31st, 2010. The total cost for ESL is $3,750 and includes the application fee, uniforms, room and board.

Qualifications for Enrollment:

What kind of young man belongs at the Marine Military Academy? Acceptance to the Academy is based on a number of factors -- prior academic, health and disciplinary history. Because of the nature of this challenging academic setting, the Admissions Committee looks for a young man who has the potential to adapt to our program. He must be physically fit, emotionally strong and capable of meeting the demands of a tough college prep program.

Learning More About Marine Military Academy:

There are several ways to learn more about the Marine Military Academy - Request an information catalog, tour the campus, or attend a presentation scheduled in your area.

Catalog: Contact the Admission Office to request a catalog that describes our history, philosophy, traditions, and curriculum in a 24-page color brochure. Call us at (956) 423-6006 ext-252, fax your request to (956) 421-9273, or e-mail a message to (admissions@mma-tx.org).

Campus Tour: If you would like to tour the MMA campus, plan to visit any weekday when class is in session. If you fly to Harlingen's Valley International Airport on Southwest or Continental Airlines and notify the Admission Office at least 24-hours in advance, we will provide transportation to and from the airport. If you drive to Harlingen, the Marine Military Academy is located in the northeast area of town next to the Airport off Loop 499. From Hwy 77 follow the signs to the Valley International Airport and you will see signs for Marine Military Academy.

Presentations: The Marine Military Academy Recruiting staff travels around the country to host presentations and tell candidates about the school. To find out when we will be in your area check out the current Presentation Schedule.

Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits: The department of Veterans Affairs has accepted the approval issued by the Texas Workforce for Marine Military Academy, in Harlingen, Texas, which is effective August 13, 2003. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Facility Code is 3-5-0848-43. If you have questions about VA benefits and eligibility for you, please refer to www.gibill.va.gov. It is best to refer directly to the VA for questions about basic eligibility in programs.

Loan Programs: Loan programs make tuition payments more affordable by providing up-front funds to the Academy but let families spread the payments over a longer period of time than our tuition payment plans allow. If you are interested in any of the providers listed here, please contact them directly for current fees, rates and other details. Most, if not all, are credit-based loans and may have different standards of creditworthiness.

SLM Financial Corporation
3000 Lincoln Drive
Suite F
Marlton, NJ 08053
Phone: 800-559-3220
Fax: 856-810-2718
www.salliemae.com/k12loan
www.slmfinancial.com (On-line application - 30 minute approval)

K-12 Family Education Loan: SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae company, offers loans designed specifically to help finance a private K-12 education. Benefits of the loans include: high acceptance rates; fast approval processing; rates starting at Prime + 1%; loans can cover computers, musical instruments, music lessons; repayment terms up to 30 years; secured and unsecured options; No prepayment penalties.

FACTS Management Co: Tuition payment plan enrollment.

E-Cashiers

For assistance contact the business office at ext. 240