Accepted Students

To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. 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.

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Please submit your Confirmation Form electronically and submit your $400 enrollment deposit by 1/17/25. 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

The 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 shortly 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.

Please contact the Academy Bookstore at 508-830-6488 in order to schedule an in-person fitting. If you are unable to come to campus for a fitting (recommended) you may submit your measurements via email. Please do not try to take your own measurements, as all of your uniforms will be based off of the submitted form. A local tailor should be utilized to take the required measurements.  

Measurement Form

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

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. 

Learn More about learning accommodations

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:

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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 2024-2025 Health Insurance. Make sure that you are filling out the correct year (24-25). 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.

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.

Per the USCG, the Academy requires a negative drug screen for all cadets within 6 (six) months of enrolling at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.  The drug test must be completed prior to orientation as part of our pre-enrollment requirements. The drug screen must be performed by a lab federally mandated to perform US Coast Guard Department of Transportation (DOT) 5 Panel drug tests.

**Please note drug screenings ordered by your physician or pediatrician will not qualify.** You must follow our guidelines below.

Please pay for and schedule your appointment for the drug screen between November 20 and February 15. You will not be permitted to attend orientation unless you have had a negative test result prior to orientation check-in. The Academy’s preferred drug testing provider is Quest Diagnostics.  They have locations nationally. Follow the instructions below to pay for your drug test in your application portal.  You will then receive an email within 1-2 business days with your Quest Diagnostics QR Passport, which you will bring to your pre-scheduled appointment at a Quest Diagnostics lab (see instructions below on how to schedule an appointment).  You must ensure the lab you are going to is federally mandated by the US Coast Guard to do a DOT 5 panel drug test. 

1) Paying For Your Drug Test -

• Log into your MMA Application Portal 
• Click on Drug Test in your Enrollment checklist
• Enter your information into the required fields
• Verify your email and date of birth in the pre-populated fields
• Enter your credit or debit card information 
• Click Submit. You will receive an email confirming your payment
• Once the payment is complete, Admissions will generate an email from Quest Diagnostics with a "QPassport" within 1-2 business days. After receiving the Qpassport, click on the link below to schedule your drug screen appointment with Quest Diagnostics. 

2) Scheduling Your Drug Test -

Select find a location and schedule an appointment convenient for you using this link:  

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LOCATION/APPOINTMENT

• Complete the steps on the Quest portal
  • REASON FOR VISIT
    • Select “Employer Drug and Alcohol” on the first screen
    • Select “Urine - Federally mandated” 
  • TESTING LOCATION
    • Enter your zip code
    • Confirm that under “Services” tab it says “Urine - Federally mandated”
    • Confirm or edit the location selected
  • SCHEDULE
    • Select date and time for your drug screen appointment
  • COMPLETE THE FIELDS WITH YOUR INFORMATION
  • REVIEW ALL TABS AND EDIT IF NECESSARY.  
  • SELECT “SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT”
• Report to the lab at your selected time. You will need a Quest "QPassport" document  containing a QR Code from the email generated by Admissions from Quest Diagnostics. Do not arrive at the lab without this; they will be unable to test you.
• Provide the account barcode #11214468, if necessary
• Provide the test code 65304N, if necessary
• Show your valid driver’s license or passport at the testing site
• Sign the Chain of Custody Form, if necessary
• Results will automatically be shared with the Admissions Office.

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 Self-Service)  

• 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.  You will be asked to upload your passport information to your Student Self Service portal within a few months of enrollment into the academy. 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! 

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 currently taking 4-6 weeks.  Expedited service is taking 2-3 weeks.  Please begin this process as soon as possible to ensure that you have your passport when you need it.

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 on the following link to view these requirements: www.mmabucs.com/insideAthletics.

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.

Spring Transfer students are required to attend orientation from February 26-February 28. Please review What to Bring to Orientation for your packing list. 

Spring Transfer students are also required to complete the new student Orientation in August. Dates to be announced.

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