Mountain Academy believes in the power of socioeconomic diversity in the student body and recognizes that tuition and fees may be a major financial commitment for families in our region. Financing a Mountain Academy education is an important investment in your student’s future.
Our team is here to support your enrollment and tuition management process.
Mountain Academy is proud to partner with School and Student Services (SSS) to facilitate our flexible tuition program. SSS is the leading tuition management system for independent schools across the country, and is offered in collaboration with the National Association of Independent Schools.
Mountain Academy is dedicated to providing every student affordable access to our exceptional education. The Flexible Tuition program is made possible through the generous support of numerous donors, foundations, grants, and scholarships.
Let's Get Started
The Flexible Tuition application process starts by completing the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS). This comprehensive application that will take 60-90 minutes to complete.
Each family applying for flexible tuition will be responsible for a $55 application fee to SSS per family (one fee for all students applying). Once your PFS is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the SSS system.
Flexible Tuition Applications must be completed no later than January 31, 2021. Available funds are limited and we highly recommend families start the PFS process early to ensure ample time to gather documents, request support and submit applications in a timely manner.
Submitting Your Documentation
Prepare your document files for uploading. Make sure the documents are on your computer and each specific form is saved as a separate file. Examples: a) one PDF file for 1040 with all schedules and worksheets included, b) each W2 saved as its own file. Remove any security or password protection from your files.
Return to your Family Portal account and confirm you are on the Academic Year 2021-22 Dashboard.
Open “My Documents” from the Dashboard. In the “Required Documents” section, use the Upload button or link associated with the specific document type. Follow prompts to locate, select, and confirm the file to upload.
Click the Submit button to complete your upload. The date will appear in the “Date Uploaded” column within minutes of the upload. Repeat this process until all required documents are submitted by their deadlines.
CONGRATS! YOU’RE DONE!
AWARD NOTIFICATION
The Admissions Team uses the information provided by the PFS as a starting point in conjunction with considerations such as local cost of living, school policies, practices, and available budget to determine Flexible Tuition award decisions. Mountain Academy will communicate your Flexible Tuition decision directly to you.
Malone Scholarship
Founded in 1997 by Dr. John C. Malone, the Malone Family Foundation funds scholarships for identified talented and gifted students with financial need on our Jackson campus. Scholarship opportunity is for students grades 7 to 10.