Admission
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Residential Life
The residential houses and halls at Marianapolis are the foundations of a diverse and global residential community unified by our work to grow, play, and live through Marianapolis’ mission. Students learn and grow, through programs and activities, as well as the cultural exchanges inherent in living together in a tight knit house or hall, fostering lifelong connections.
Each and every boarding student at Marianapolis is a valued member of the residential community.
7 Day Boarding
The 7 Day Boarding option allows residential students to remain on campus throughout the academic year and return home during breaks when the houses and halls are closed.
5 Day Boarding
Marianapolis is excited to launch our new 5 Day Boarding Program beginning August 2020! This new offering is meant to provide students from the New England area with the opportunity to be immersed in the boarding side of our community during the week while enabling them to return home to family and friends on the weekends. Students will spend Sunday night through Friday afternoon living on campus as a boarding student in one of our residential dorms. If a student has a Marianapolis obligation, such as a game or performance, on a Saturday, they are permitted to stay on campus until that commitment is over. They will experience all that our community has to offer while building their independence and learning to live away from home!
International Student Experience
Tuition & Fees
Day Students
2021-2022 Tuition: $19,733.00
Additional Costs:
LEAP Week: Day Course Average $800, Travel Course Average $2000, Independent Study $0
Device: Students are expected to equip themselves with all essential tools including a device. This term broadly refers to any mobile or portable device able to support the multiple apps and technology implemented here at Marianapolis. iPads, Android tablets, Windows laptops, and Apple laptops are all such acceptable devices for all courses and learning.
Books: The approximate cost of textbooks is $600.00. The total cost will depend upon a student’s final schedule.
Residential Students
2021-2022 Tuition: $55,000.00
2021-2022 5-Day Boarding Tuition: $35,000.00
Additional Costs:
LEAP Week: Day Course Average $800, Travel Course Average $2000, Independent Study $0
Device: Students are expected to equip themselves with all essential tools including a device. This term broadly refers to any mobile or portable device able to support the multiple apps and technology implemented here at Marianapolis. iPads, Android tablets, Windows laptops, and Apple laptops are all such acceptable devices for all courses and learning.
Books: The approximate cost of textbooks is $600.00. The total cost will depend upon a student’s final schedule.
Laundry Fee: The laundry service is an optional charge and ranges, depending on service chosen. The approximate fee is $1,035.00.
The above costs are subject to change.
International Residential Students
2021-2022 Tuition: $55,000.00
Additional Costs:
2020-2021 English Language Fee: Only applies if a student requires English Language courses. The EL Fee is $6,000.
International Student Experience Fee: International Families have the option to pay the student experience fee which will cover the cost of LEAP Week and Experiential Learning fees. Families who opt out of this fee are still able to participate in these programs, but will be charged separately for the experiences. The fee is $2,000.
Medical Insurance: International students are required to take part in the school’s insurance program. The insurance fee is $1725.00.
Device: Students are expected to equip themselves with all essential tools including a device. This term broadly refers to any mobile or portable device able to support the multiple apps and technology implemented here at Marianapolis. iPads, Android tablets, Windows laptops, and Apple laptops are all such acceptable devices for all courses and learning.
Books: The approximate cost of textbooks is $600.00. The total cost will depend upon a student’s final schedule.
Laundry Fee: The laundry service is an optional charge and ranges, depending on service chosen. The approximate fee is $1,035.00.
The above costs are subject to change.
Financial Aid
Marianapolis understands the financial commitment each family contemplates when considering independent school. The Financial Aid Office was established to help make a Marianapolis education more affordable for our families. Tuition assistance in the form of merit scholarships are offered through the Trinity Foundation. All other forms of financial aid are need-based grants.
- Need-Based Financial Aid
- Trinity Foundation Scholarships
- Notification of Awards
- Payment Plans
- Loans & Other Resources
Need-Based Financial Aid
In order to apply for need-based financial aid at Marianapolis, families must provide the following:
- A completed School and Student Services (SSS) Parent Financial Statement (PFS) An electronic version of this form can be completed directly online beginning October 24. Marianapolis’ school code is 4834.
- Submission deadline: January 15, 2023
- Copies of Federal 2021 tax returns and W-2 and/or 1099 forms, including all schedules and attachments, as well as business and farm statements where applicable, should be uploaded directly or sent to SSS at PO Box 449, Randolph, MA 02368-0449. If you are mailing documents to SSS, please be sure to enclose a cover sheet which can be downloaded and printed from the SSS website.
- Submission deadline: January 15, 2023
- Copies of Federal 2022 tax returns and W-2 and/or 1099 forms, including all schedules and attachments as well as business and farm statements where applicable, should be uploaded directly or sent to SSS by April 15, 2023.
Please plan on submitting information for the PFS at least 10 days prior to the school deadline to allow for processing time. Uploading your financial information directly to SSS by NAIS ensures that your personal information remains as confidential as possible and that it is only seen by the Director of Financial Aid and members of the Financial Aid Committee. Please note that awards for new families will not be made until all required tax information and W-2s have been submitted to SSS.
We realize that you are being asked for estimates to your 2022 tax return. The SSS by NAIS customer assistance number is 1-800-344-8328 and is available Monday – Saturday to assist you with how to do this or with any other questions that you may have as you fill out the PFS.
Families are asked to pay attention to all deadlines in order to have priority in this process.
Divorced/Separated Parents: Each parent is expected to file a PFS and submit tax information to SSS. If the non-custodial parent does not comply with the financial aid process, the application for financial aid may not be processed. The custodial parent may have to supply the financial aid office with documentation of the long-term non-involvement of the non-custodial parent. In the case of remarriage, the assets of the stepparent are also considered, as are the obligations of that stepparent to their own natural child(ren). If the child does not reside with the parents, the parents are still expected to participate in the financial aid process. Otherwise, the legal guardians of the child are expected to participate in the financial aid process. Documentation of guardianship should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
For more information on how to fill out the Parent Financial Statement (PFS), please see:
How to Apply for Financial Aid
2022-23 PFS Workbook for Families
Families are asked to re-apply for financial aid each year of their child’s enrollment.
Trinity Foundation Scholarships
Each year, the Trinity Foundation offers merit-based scholarships to newly enrolled 9th grade day students. Scholarships will be awarded to those students with academic excellence (as illustrated by classroom achievement), exemplary teacher recommendations, and a high Trinity Foundation Scholarship exam score. Further consideration will be given to extracurricular activities and to the student essay. To be eligible, a student must meet the deadlines and requirements outlined here:
By October 29th, 2022:
- Take the Marianapolis Trinity Foundation Scholarship Exam
By January 15, 2023:
- Submit the student and parent section of the online application, including the essay.
- Have interviewed or scheduled a student and parent interview with our Admission Office.
- Submit the most recent school transcript.
- Submit the required three letters of recommendation.
Notification of Awards
New families who have met both the application and financial aid process by the deadlines should expect a financial aid award concurrent with the admission decision.
Reenrolling families who have met all deadlines can expect financial aid awards to be posted to their parent portal by late February 2023. Families are asked to send back an acceptance of their award so that it can be applied to their child’s account.
There are some instances when a family who is eligible for financial assistance may be put on a financial aid wait list due to the limitations of Marianapolis’ financial aid resources. Families placed on the financial aid wait list will be reviewed once funds become available.
Payment Plans
Marianapolis Preparatory School contracts with Blackbaud Tuition Management to provide two payment options for families. These options include a one-time payment, or semi-annual payments. If you require an additional payment plan, please contact the Business Office regarding your options. Please contact Phyllis Durand in the Business Office for more information about enrollment.
Loans & Other Resources
Sometimes schools cannot meet the entire financial need of a family. Loans are a resource to make up the gap between what a family can do and the school's financial aid award. Lenders include Sallie Mae and Your Tuition Solution.
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Visit
We encourage all candidates to visit our beautiful campus. You can either come for the Campus Tour or stay for the whole day as part of our Shadow Day program.
Campus Tour
Prospective students and their families interested in an informal introduction are welcome to schedule a campus tour. This option affords a more relaxed presentation of campus and its programs through a student guided walking tour of our community.
Shadow Day
Spending a day on campus with one of our present students is arguably the most authentic and informative way in which a prospective student can explore Marianapolis. Ambassadors will host applicants for the duration of an academic day allowing for academic and social observation both inside and outside of classroom spaces.
An interview is required for all students applying to Marianapolis and is included as part of a Campus Tour or Shadow Day visit. For applicants who cannot easily visit campus, a Skype interview can be arranged.
To schedule your interview and visit, please email or call the Admission Office at 860-923-9245.
Apply
Application Checklist - Day Student/Domestic Boarder
Application Checklist - International Boarder
Marianapolis Online Application
We also accept applications through the SAO. Please use our school code 4830.
Testing
We accept test scores from SSAT, PSAT, SAT, Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, and TOEFL Jr. 9th grade day student applicants are encouraged to sit for the Marianapolis Entrance Exam. However, if they are unable to they can submit SSAT scores.
Fall 2023 Application Live
August 15, 2022
Shadow Days Begin
Monday, September 26, 2022
Open House
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Trinity Foundation Scholarship Exam
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Affording Marianapolis: Financial Aid Info Night
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
A Knight with Marianapolis Admission
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Application & Financial Aid Deadline
January 15, 2023
Day Student Decisions
Week of February 6, 2023
Revisit Day
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Residential Student Decisions
March 10, 2023
MPrep Preview
Sunday, May 7, 2023