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 2008-2009 Academic year begins August 16, 2008 and ends May 30, 2009. Registration for Mid-Term is in January. The tuition, room, board, and fees for uniforms and laundry/cleaning for Academic Year 2008-2009 is $26,150.

Summer Camp: 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 2008 Summer Camp program begins June 28th, 2008 and ends July 26th, 2008. The total cost for Summer Camp 2008 is $3750 and includes application fee, uniforms, room and board and activities.

English as a Second Language: 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 2008 class that will begin June 28th, 2008 and ends July 26th, 2008. The total cost for ESL is $3750 and includes the application fee, uniforms, room, 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.

Application Requirements:

The following items are required to complete an application for admission:

* Download the following in a in Microsoft Word or PDF format *

• Application For Admission(word file) or (PDF file) (complete front & back) or (Spanish PDF)

  $100 Application fee for Academic Year
  $150 for Summer Camp
  $250 for Academic Year and Summer Camp

• Report of Medical History (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF) (with physician's signature)
• Consent & Insurance Form (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF)
• Complete Immunization History (required by state law)
• Medical Addendum Form (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Transcript Request Form (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF)with Comprehensive and Current Official School Transcripts and most recent report card showing semester work in progress
• Principal/Counselor Evaluation Form (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF)
• English Teacher's Evaluation Form (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF)
• Math Teacher's Evaluation Form (word file) or (PDF file) or (Spanish PDF)

Upon receipt of these forms, the Admissions Committee will review the file. The Committee's decision is based on the contents of the file alone unless the applicant has toured the Academy and met with key academic, military and administrative personnel. Enrollment at the Academy is limited. Should we receive applications with similar or equal credentials, slots are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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.

First Marblehead
30 Little Harbor
Marblehead, MA 01945
800-895-4283
To Apply: 888-353-4283 (Prepgate)
www.prepgate.com - loan program

prepGATE Loan: An unsecured, long-term (15 year) loan with a $1,000 minimum and no maximum. Parents can apply by phone, fax, or mail; borrow one year of tuition at a time; no pre-payment penalties or application fees; receive conditional approval in as little as 24 hours; loan proceeds disbursed directly to school.

Key Education Resources*
745 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 300
Boston, MA 02111-2735
To apply: 800-539-5363 (800-KEY-LEND)
Fax: 617-426-3089
www.key.com/achieverloan

Achiever Loan: Reserve funds for up to four years of education with one application; apply by fax, phone, mail or on-line 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with instant credit decision; repaid over 20 years; no pre-payment penalty; interest set to 3.85% above the 3-month LIBOR rate; funds paid to school on due dates; easy renewal for customers with valid and active Master Loan Notes; life and total disability insurance optional.

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