Tuition and Financial Aid - Missouri Military Academy, Boys Boarding School

At MMA, we believe all young men deserve an exceptional education to unlock their full potential. Through payment plans and financial aid options, we provide support and flexibility to families to help ensure their young men have access to MMA's unique, transformative military school education during their middle school and high school years.

Tuition

U.S. Boarding School Cadets

US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS

Base cost

2023-24 Tuition, Room & Board: $39,500 (full year); $19,750 (midterm enrollment)

Uniform and accessories fee: $2,954 for new cadets; $595 for returning cadets (fees listed do not include tax)

Please see below for additional mandatory cadet fees and potential additional costs based on needs.

What’s included

lab fees
textbook rentals
haircuts
advising, mentoring, & guidance
routine medical care

Additional MANDaTORY cadet FEES

Parent Committee Fee, $75
Activity Fee, $300
Technology Fee, $450
Uniform Package
- New cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $2,954
- Returning cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $595
Laundry/Dry Cleaning Fee, $250
Athletics Fee, $450
Cadet Accident Insurance, $140
Medical Clinic Fee, $100
Yearbook, $125
Academic Planner, $6

Additional costs based on needs

Cadets may incur additional fees based on individual needs for the following:

medicinal dispensary services
private music lessons and equipment fees
prescriptions
counseling
additional uniform accoutrements
standardized tests
dual-credit college classes
special activities outside of school

For a complete list, please see the enrollment supplement.

Day School Cadets

DAY CADETS

Base cost

Tuition, Room & Board: $6,500

Uniform and accessories fee: $2,954.00 for new students; $595 for returning students (fees listed do not include tax)

Please see below for additional mandatory cadet fees and potential additional costs based on needs.

What’s included

noon meals
lab fees
textbook rentals
advising, mentoring, & guidance
routine medical care

additional MANDATORY DAY CADET FEES

Technology Fee, $450
Cadet Accident Insurance, $140
Activity Fee, $300
Medical Clinic Fee, $100
Athletics fee, $450
Yearbook, $125
Academic Planner, $6

Additional costs based on needs

Cadets may incur additional fees based on individual needs for the following:

medicinal dispensary services
private music lessons and equipment fees
prescriptions
counseling
additional uniform accoutrements
standardized tests
dual-credit college classes
special activities outside of school

For complete list, please see enrollment supplement.

International Boarding Cadets

INTERNATIONAL BOARDING CADETS

Base cost

2023-24 Tuition, Room & Board: $39,500 (full year); $19,750 (midterm enrollment)

Uniform and accessories fee: $2,954.00 for new students; $595 for returning students (fees listed do not include tax)

International fee: $2,500

Please see below for additional mandatory cadet fees and potential additional costs based on needs.

What’s included

lab fees
textbook rentals
haircuts
advising, mentoring, & guidance
routine medical care

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY iNTERNATIONAL CADET FEES

Technology Fee, $450
Cadet Accident Insurance, $140
Laundry/Dry Cleaning Fee, $250
Athletics Fee, $450
Parent Committee Fee, $75
Activity Fee, $300
International Student Insurance, $
International Fee, $2,500
Medical Clinic Fee, $100
Yearbook, $125
Academic Planner, $6

Additional costs based on needs

Cadets may incur additional fees based on individual needs for the following:

English as a Second Language (ESL) camp
private music lessons and equipment fees
prescriptions
counseling
medicinal dispensary services
additional uniform accoutrements
standardized tests
dual-credit college classes special activities outside of school

For complete list, please see enrollment supplement.

Payment Plans

NEW CADETS FOR FULL-YEAR ENROLLMENT

New U.S. Boarding School Cadets

NEW US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS

Option 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory cadet fees of $42,611.43 due by registration.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $200.
First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $21,405.72.
Second payment – Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by December 15.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 3

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $500.
Nine payments - $4,790.16 due by the 15th of each month – July through March.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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New Day Cadets

NEW DAY CADETS

OPTION 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition due by registration - $9,286.43.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

OPTION 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this payment plan is $200.
Payment 1 - 50% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by registration - $4,743.22.
Payment 2 – Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by December 15 - $4,743.22.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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New International Boarding Cadets

NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARDING CADETS

Option 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees are due by registration - $46,611.43.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $200.
Payment 1 – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees due at registration - $23,405.72.
Payment 2 – Remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees due by December 15 - $23,405.72.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 3

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $500.
Nine payments of $5,234.60 due by the 15th of each month – July through March.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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NEW & RETURNING CADETS FOR MID-YEAR ENROLLMENT

U.S. Boarding School Cadets

NEW US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS (MID-YEAR ENROLLMENT)

Option 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory cadet fees of $22,278.43 due by registration.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $200.
First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $11,239.47.
Second payment – Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by March 15 - $11,239.47.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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Day School Cadets

NEW DAY CADETS (MID-YEAR ENROLLMENT)

OPTION 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by registration - $5,616.43.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

OPTION 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this payment plan is $200.
First payment – 50% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees is due by registration - $2,908.22.
Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by March 15 - $2,908.22.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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International Boarding School Cadets

INTERNATIONAL BOARDING CADETS (MID-YEAR ENROLLMENT)

Option 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees are due by registration – $24,403.93.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $200.
First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $12,301.97.
Second payment – Remaining tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees due by March 15 - $12,301.97.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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RETURNING CADETS

RETURNING CADETS FOR FULL-YEAR ENROLLMENT

Returning U.S. Boarding School Cadets

RETURNING US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS

Option 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory cadet fees of $44,043.66 due by registration.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $200.
First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $20,121.83.
Second payment – Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due on December 15 - $20,121.83.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 3

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this plan is $500.
Nine equal payments of $4,504.85 due by the 15th of each month – July through March.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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Returning Day Cadets

RETURNING DAY CADETS

OPTION 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
Remaining tuition due by registration - $6,718.66.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

OPTION 2

Initial deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The fee to select this payment plan is $200.
Payment 1 – 50% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by registration - $3,459.33.
Payment 2 – Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by December 15 - $3,459.33.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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Returning International Boarding School Cadets

RETURNING INTERNATIONAL BOARDING CADETS

Option 1

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The international fee is $2,500.
Remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees are due by registration - $44,043.66.

All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 2

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The international fee is $2,500.
The fee to select this plan is $200.
Payment 1 – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees due at registration - $22,121.83.
Payment 2 – Remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees due on December 15 - $22,121.83.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

Option 3

Initial tuition deposit of $2,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
The international fee is $2,500.
The fee to select this plan is $500.
Nine equal payments of $4,949.30 due by the 15th of each month – July through March.

Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.

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Missouri Military Academy cadets during JPA inspection

A college preparatory military boarding school for boys, grades 7-12, Missouri Military Academy is dedicated to assisting families with their investment in their son's education. Since 1889, families from around the world have chosen MMA to educate and challenge their sons, preparing them for college and life, through rigorous daily schedules focused on structure and responsibility.