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Admissions

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Fees and Expenses

The Federal Government pays the majority of the costs associated with enrollment at USMMA. Midshipmen receive tuition, room and board, uniforms, and textbooks at no cost.  Basic medical and dental care are provided through the Academy’s Office of Health Services. ...

8. Complete Your Online Application

Complete your Activities Record. The United States Merchant Marine Academy looks for well- rounded candidates that demonstrate exemplary character. Your extracurricular activity is an important part of your assessment. Be prepared to provide detailed information on the following:...

6. Candidate Fitness Assessment

Satisfactory completion of the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) is one of the requirements for admission to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  Candidates that fail the CFA may retake it.  Passing results must be received in the Office of Admissions by the application...

5. Transcripts

You must request an official transcript from your high school and college(s), if applicable. Official transcripts can be mailed to: Office of Admissions U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 300 Steamboat Road Kings Point, New York 11024-1699   Please note – a transcript...

2. Get Started

APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2030 ARE NOW OPEN!

 

The first step to starting an application is to create an account in the USMMA Applicant Portal. 

The USMMA Applicant...

Recruitment Specialist

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11    

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0024    https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/499851200

VACANCIES:  ONE (1)...

Recruitment Specialist

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS & STATUS CANDIDATES

POSITION:  RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2017-0042 (Open to all Status Candidates)  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/474185500 ...

Recruitment Specialist

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS & STATUS CANDIDATES

POSITION:  RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2017-0029  (Open to Status & VEOA Candidates) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/469238700...

USMMA Hosts Admissions Open House

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 24, 2017 – On Friday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Office of Admissions hosted its Admissions Open House for High School candidates who have applied to the Class of 2021.

CDR Mike Bedryk, Director of the Office of Admissions, began by...

USMMA Hosts Admissions Field Representative Training

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 2, 2017 –Last Friday the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Department of Admissions welcomed Admissions Field Representatives for a day of training and interactive discussions regarding the USMMA admissions process. Field representatives, known as “field...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025