Accepted Students

To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.  Priority deadline for incoming students is March 1. The form can be found at www.studentaid.gov. 

All students can monitor their financial aid status through the Massachusetts Maritime Academy self-service portal.

You will receive information regarding how to access this portal via email shortly after you receive your acceptance packet from the Office of Admissions.  In addition to viewing your financial aid application status, you can also view missing documents, review/accept your financial aid offer, print your financial aid offer letter, complete all necessary steps to finalize your aid and view important information regarding your financial aid offer as well as financial aid policies.

If you have been awarded any outside scholarships be sure to notify the Office of Student Financial Services, either by reporting it under the ‘REPORT/VIEW OUTSIDE AWARDS’ link, or by sending written notification directly to the Office of Student Financial Services.

Visit Financial Services

Please join us on campus for one of our Accepted Students Days on select dates in March and April!

MARCH 15, MARCH 29, APRIL 12

Accepted Students Day Agenda & Maps

Please submit your Confirmation Form electronically and submit your $400 enrollment deposit by 5/1/25. Pay by credit card* or by check payable to MMA and ensure student name and student id# are on the memo line of the check.  Please note, that you will need your Student ID number to complete payment - this can be found on your acceptance letter. Completing these steps not only holds your place in the class but is the trigger for additional information and allows other departments on campus to acknowledge you are an incoming student. 

*A service fee may apply

Pay Your enrollment Deposit

confirmation Form

Massachusetts Maritime Academy prides itself on its technology resources, all of which you will need to successfully transition to life as a cadet. You will receive an email with your account login information within 10 business days after your acceptance, at which point you can access the Tech Prep page and complete your next steps. 

Once you have set up your technology, log into the Self Service Portal and follow the link for Student Finance.  Once on the landing page, in the upper left corner you will find a link for MY ACCOUNT.  There are a number of items you can complete prior to seeing your bill in late June/early July.

If you want a parent (or other individuals) to receive emails when your billing statement is posted in Self Service, you should send a Payer Invitation so they receive the same emails you receive when a new billing statement is posted, as well as receive their own log in credentials to access your bill through the parent payment portal. 

You are also encouraged to enroll in the Direct Deposit Electronic Refund, allowing us to deposit any refunds directly into your bank account, rather than wait a few weeks for us to cut and mail you a check.  Even if you are not expecting any type of refund, you are encouraged to set this up, just in case.

All incoming students are required to take the Accuplacer exam prior to arriving for the fall semester.  This online assessment tool is used to place incoming students in the appropriate mathematics and writing course for their first semester.  

Transfer students should contact the Assistant Registrar, to determine if they are required to sit for the exam.

Students with learning differences who require accommodations must contact adacompliance@maritime.edu to verify eligibility well in advance of taking the exam.

Accuplacer Exam Info & Registration

New student registration for first-time/first-year and transfer students will happen once a placement test has been completed:

Register for placement testing here

Fall 2025 Registration for incoming students will be done by the Registrar’s Office during the month of July. Full-time (12+ credits) schedules will be based on placement test scores, prior credits (AP, IB or Transfer) and program requirements. Schedules will be available to view in Self Service after August 10th. Students that need to change their initial schedules may do so with the advisors in the Academic Resource Center after August 10th and through the end of the add period on September 11th.

Initial class schedules are tentative and may change up until the start of classes.

Please make an appointment for your uniform fitting for a time at least 2 to 3 hours before or after your scheduled placement exam time. Priority is given to out of state students who have limited ability to get to campus.  

Uniform Fitting Appointment Signup

Please do not try to take your own measurements. A local tailor should be utilized to take the required measurements and use of our Uniform Measurement Sheet is required.  If you are unable to locate a tailor, try a local dry cleaning service as many have an onsite tailor. 

If you have questions regarding your uniform fitting, please contact the Academy Store directly at 508.830.6488 or email fglover@maritime.edu

Uniform Measurements - Offsite

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with documented learning differences/disability. The ADA defines a difference/disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activity. The Academic Accessibility Coordinator works in collaboration with faculty and other campus departments to provide support for students with learning differences (including ADD and ADHD). This coordination of efforts complies with the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Students requesting accommodations are required to provide a neuro-psych evaluation completed within the past three years. Documentation of the disability must be dated within three years of the date of enrollment. 

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Submit the Academy specific Medical Clearance paperwork to the medical provider of your choice for completion. Upload completed documents and other requested information into your health portal. Please see Medical Clearance form for the additional requirements for licensed majors.

We follow the US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Medical Manual guidelines. 

Click below for complete information to ensure you follow all provided instructions:

Class of 2029 Medical Clearance

According to Massachusetts State Law, all students must be covered by health insurance. If you are not covered by an outside insurance policy, you must purchase and enroll in the health plan available through the Academy. Enroll in or waive the school sponsored 2025-2026 Health Insurance. The form will be available on June 1. Make sure that you are filling out the correct year (25-26). If waiving, the charge on your bill will be removed once we receive confirmation that you filled out the waiver. This must be done each and every academic year.

*This must be completed between June 1 and July 1 to avoid charges on your bill.

Please contact Student Accounts at student_accounts@maritime.edu with questions.

Incoming Freshmen - Your final official high school transcript must be sent to us directly from the high school and must include proof of graduation. Offers of acceptance to Massachusetts Maritime Academy are contingent upon successful completion of all courses and certification of your high school graduation. If your performance declines significantly, we reserve the right to rescind your acceptance.

Ap and/or IB exam scores must be sent to us directly from Collegeboard or IB. The Registrar's Office will review to determine eligibility for awarded credit (if applicable). AP exam scores of 3 or higher will be considered for credit. 

Incoming Transfers - Your final official high school transcript must be sent to us directly from the high school and must include proof of graduation. Your final official college transcript(s) must be sent to us directly from the college. Offers of acceptance to Massachusetts Maritime Academy are contingent upon successfully meeting the transfer standards. If final college transcripts do not meet these standards, we reserve the right to rescind your acceptance. Please note that only a grade of “C” or higher in college courses is considered for transfer.

All incoming students are required to complete the following forms:

• An Image Release form ​

• ​An acknowledgement of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy drug testing policy

• Passport Information

• NCAA Title IX Disclosure Form (This form allows for equal opportunity for all incoming students to tryout for varsity athletics.  You will be prompted to upload this document through your enrolling student checklist)

• Emergency Contact Information

  • Login to Self Service with your Maritime username and password.

  • Click on your username and choose Emergency Information from the drop down menu

  • Edit any existing contacts by clicking on the pencil icon

  • Add new contacts by clicking on the +Add New Contact button

  • When you have determined that the information is current, click the confirm button

You do not need your passport for orientation but you will be asked to upload your passport information to your Self Service portal during your first semester. 

1.) If you do not have a passport or need to renew, please do so ASAP.  For incoming cadets that already have a passport, please check the expiration date! If your passport is going to expire within six months of January 2025, renew your passport. Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Students will be participating in either Sea Term or Experiential Learning trips which include foreign ports/travel.  If you have questions regarding passports or any travel requirements outside of the United States, please contact the Capt. Paul Cuffe Center for Inclusion at cuffecenter@maritime.edu

2.) Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, and Facilities Engineering students will need a valid passport, as well as a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) to participate on Sea Term. Additionally, Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering students will need a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) to be able to apply for their cadet credential. Don't forget to check off "Merchant Mariner" when asked for your profession! Here is a link to apply for the TWIC

Please note, Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering students will apply for their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) during the first semester of freshman year. Unless a student has already obtained an MMC for job opportunities, we encourage students to wait and allow us to help guide them through this process. The Director of Mariner Credentialing will meet several times with students throughout the semester as they complete the major milestones culminating in the mariner credential. The MMC is NOT a requirement for Sea Term I.

*Routine processing of U.S. passport applications is now taking 6 to 8 weeks.  Expedited service is taking 2 to 3 weeks. The processing times apply to new applications on December 18, 2023 or later.  Please begin this process as soon as possible to ensure that you have your passport when you need it.

An orientation packet will be emailed to students at their maritime.edu addresses on June 15. A copy will also be mailed home via USPS.

Orientation 2025 Dates:

•  Report to campus: Sunday 17 August 0900 (TENTATIVE) 
• Orientation Graduation: Wednesday 27 August 1600 (TENTATIVE)

Orientation 2025 Page 

Orientation 2025 Packing List and General Information

If you are interested in participating in a varsity intercollegiate sport, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy mandates student-athletes adhere to specific requirements, in accordance with the NCAA.

Click below to view the requirements. 

Varsity Intercollegiate Sport Participation

CADET CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

CADET CANDIDATE HANDBOOK knowledge enlightens cadets as to the rules, traditions, regulations, customs, and policies associated with Massachusetts Maritime Academy in particular and maritime-related industries in general. Memorization of CADET CANDIDATE HANDBOOK is required for all underclassmen.  

 Electronic bills are posted in Self Service under the Student Finance link.  Your statement will show all semester charges as well as any pending financial aid.  Your financial aid will remain as pending until the funds arrive after the end of the add/drop period, when they are applied to your account.  You have the option to pay in full, or to enroll in a monthly payment plan.  Both options can be found under the ‘make a payment’ link.  Bills must be settled prior to the start of the Orientation.

For more information such as billing cycles and adding additional payers to your account: 

Student Financial Services