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Admissions

Legacy ID
20

Scholarships

Overview

While the Academy offers Federal Student Aid (FSA), students may apply for outside award scholarships and grants. The Academy welcomes any outside awards which may be used to help defray the Cost of Attendance.  

In addition, students who possess 529 College Savings...

Apply for Aid

Financial Aid Process for current Midshipmen and Appointees

Cost of Attendance

A Midshipman's Cost of Attendance (COA) will vary by class year and the number of terms on campus during a given academic year. The COA includes three types of expenses: Midshipman Fees, Other Out of Pocket Expenses, and Cost Allowances for Financial Aid...

Financial Aid

Overview

While enrolled at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) the Federal Government provides tuition, room and board, uniforms and textbooks to Midshipmen.  Midshipmen are responsible for the payment of Midshipman Fees and other costs associated with enrollment at...

Appointments

Candidates are appointed competitively by the Academy for the vacancies allocated to their state or geographical area. Each state has an assigned number of appointees proportionate to its representation in Congress. After the Academy has selected its principal appointees, the remaining qualified...

Admissions Overview

The following are the steps that must be taken in order to be considered for admission to the United States Merchant Marine Academy:

Confirm EligibilitySubmit Part 1Apply for a NominationCollege Entrance ExamsTranscriptsCandidate Fitness AssessmentMedical ExamComplete Your Online Application...

Admissions Visits

The Academy grounds, museum, and Navy Exchange are open to the general public throughout the year, daily from 8:00 to 4:30, with the exception of federal holidays and the summer and winter leave periods.

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025