Tuition and Financial Aid
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.
U.S. Boarding School Cadets
US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS
Base cost
2025-26 Tuition, Room & Board: $39,950 (full year); $19,975 (midterm enrollment)
Mandatory fees: $2,315 (before tax), plus $3,374.35 uniform fee for new cadets or $761.95 uniform fee for returning cadets (includes tax)
Please see below for a list of mandatory cadet fees and potential additional costs based on needs.
What’s included
- lab fees
- textbook rentals
- haircuts
- advising, mentoring, & guidance
- routine medical care
MANDaTORY cadet FEES
- Parent Committee Fee, $75
- Activity Fee, $350
- Technology Fee, $475
- Uniform Package
- New cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $3,374.35
- Returning cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $761.95
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Fee, $300
- Athletics Fee, $525 ($175 per season — fall, winter, spring)
- Cadet Accident Insurance, $150
- Medical Clinic Fee, $125
- Photography fee ($180, includes official cadet photo in the fall, senior portrait in spring, and event photos throughout the year)
- Yearbook, $125
- Academic Planner, $10
Additional costs based on needs
Cadets may incur additional fees based on individual needs for the following:
- medicinal dispensary services
- equestrian program fee
- 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: $7,500 (full year); $3,750 (midterm enrollment)
Mandatory fees: $2,015, plus $3,374.35 uniform fee for new cadets and $761.95 uniform fee 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
- noon meals
- lab fees
- textbook rentals
- advising, mentoring, & guidance
- routine medical care
MANDATORY DAY CADET FEES
- Parent Committee Fee, $75
- Activity Fee, $350
- Technology Fee, $475
- Uniform Package
- New cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $3,374.35
- Returning cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $761.95
- Athletics Fee, $525 ($175 per season — fall, winter, spring)
- Cadet Accident Insurance, $150
- Medical Clinic Fee, $125
- Photography fee ($180, includes official cadet photo in the fall, senior portrait in spring, and event photos throughout the year)
- Yearbook, $125
- Academic Planner, $10
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
2025-26 Tuition, Room & Board: $39,950 (full year); $19,975 (midterm enrollment)
Mandatory fees: $2,315, plus $3,374.35 uniform fee for new cadets and $761.95 uniform fee for returning cadets (fees listed do not include tax)
International fee: $2,500 (full year); $1,250 (midterm enrollment)
Please see below for details on mandatory cadet fees and potential additional costs based on needs.
What’s included
- lab fees
- textbook rentals
- haircuts
- advising, mentoring, & guidance
- routine medical care
MANDATORY iNTERNATIONAL CADET FEES
- Parent Committee Fee, $75
- Activity Fee, $350
- Technology Fee, $475
- Uniform Package
- New cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $3,374.35
- Returning cadet issue (tax added at checkout), $761.95
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Fee, $300
- Athletics Fee, $525 ($175 per season — fall, winter, spring)
- Cadet Accident Insurance, $150
- Medical Clinic Fee, $125
- Photography fee ($180, includes official cadet photo in the fall, senior portrait in spring, and event photos throughout the year)
- Yearbook, $125
- Academic Planner, $10
- International Fee, $2,500 (full year); $1,250 (midterm enrollment)
- International Cadet Insurance $1,700 (full year); $1,000 (midterm enrollment)
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.
NEW CADETS FOR FULL-YEAR ENROLLMENT
New U.S. Boarding School Cadets
NEW US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS
Option 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory cadet fees of $42,639.35 due by registration.
All financial obligations must be met before the cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $225.
- First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees, plus the uniform fee, due by registration - $22,889.35.
- Second payment – Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees ($19,975) 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 $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $7,653.24.
- Monthly payments - $4,438.89 due by the 15th of each month – August through March.
Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before the cadet is allowed to check-in.
New Day Cadets
NEW DAY CADETS
OPTION 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition due by registration - $9,889.35.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
OPTION 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this payment plan is $225.
- Payment 1 - 50% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by registration - $6,364.35.
- Payment 2 – Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by December 15 - $3,750.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $3,741.71.
- Monthly payments - $833.33 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.
New International Boarding Cadets
NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARDING CADETS
Option 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees are due by registration - $46,839.35.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 (non-refundable) is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $225.
- Payment 1 – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees due at registration - $27,089.35.
- Payment 2 – Remaining tuition, room & board, international and mandatory fees due by December 15 - $19,975.
Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- The international fee is $1,250.
- First payment due by registration - $11,853.23.
- Monthly payments - $4,438.89 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.
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 $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory cadet fees due by registration of $21,899.35 for new boarding cadets or $19,286.95 for returning cadets.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $225.
- First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $12,136.85 for new boarding cadets or $9,987.50 for returning cadets.
- Second payment – Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by March 15 - $9,987.50.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $9,107.69 for new boarding cadets or $6,495.29 for returning cadets.
- Monthly payments - $6,658.33 due by the 15th of each month – January, February and March.
Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Day School Cadets
NEW DAY CADETS (MID-YEAR ENROLLMENT)
OPTION 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by registration - $5,524.35 for new day cadets or $2,911.95 for returning day cadets.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
OPTION 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this payment plan is $225.
- First payment – 50% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees is due by registration - $3,874.35 for new day cadets or $1,261.95 for returning day cadets.
- Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by March 15 - $1,875.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $3,549.35 for new day cadets or $936.95 for returning day cadets.
- Monthly payments of $1,250 due by the 15th of each month – January, February and March.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
International Boarding School Cadets
INTERNATIONAL BOARDING CADETS (MID-YEAR ENROLLMENT)
Option 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees are due by registration – $24,149.35 for new international cadets or $21,536.95 for returning international cadets.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $225.
- First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $14,386.85 for new international cadets or $11,774.45 for returning international cadets.
- Second payment – Remaining tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees due by March 15 - $9,987.50.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- The international fee is $1,250.
- First payment due by registration - $11,357.69 for new international cadets or $8,745.29 for returning international cadets.
- Monthly payments of $6,658.33 due by the 15th of each month – January, February and March.
Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
RETURNING CADETS
RETURNING CADETS FOR FULL-YEAR ENROLLMENT
- Returning U.S. Boarding School Cadets
- Returning Day Cadets
- Returning International Boarding School Cadets
Returning U.S. Boarding School Cadets
RETURNING US BOARDING SCHOOL CADETS
Option 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory cadet fees of $43,026.95 due by registration.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 2
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $225.
- First payment – 50% of remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due by registration - $20,276.95.
- Second payment – Remaining tuition, room & board, and mandatory fees due on December 15 - $19,975.
Late payment fees apply. All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $5,040.83.
- Monthly payments of $4,438.89 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.
Returning Day Cadets
RETURNING DAY CADETS
OPTION 1
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- Remaining tuition due by registration - $44,226.95.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
OPTION 2
- Initial deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this payment plan is $225.
- Payment 1 – 50% of remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by registration - $24,476.95.
- Payment 2 – Remaining tuition and mandatory fees due by December 15 - $19,975.
Option 3
- Initial tuition deposit of $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $9,240.83.
- Equal payments of $4,438.89 due by the 15th of each month – July through March.
All financial obligations must be met before cadet is allowed to check in.
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 $3,000 is due with the enrollment agreement.
- The international fee is $2,500.
- The fee to select this plan is $525.
- First payment due by registration - $9,745.29.
- Equal payments of $6,658.33 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.
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.