| Application deadline | March 1, 2027 (2027 cycle) | January 25, 2027 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Cost | $3,600–$7,200 (2027 cycle) | Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle) | $400–$500 (2027 cycle) |
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| Financial aid | Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply in the financial aid section of the application with your most recent tax form. (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site | Financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle) |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | Application fee (non-refundable): $55–$85. $55 before January 1, $85 after January 1.; Need-based scholarships: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply in the financial aid section of the application with your most recent tax form. (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site | Financial assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle) |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Unconfirmed — check official site | Grades 9–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors | Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Additional eligibility | Ages 9–18 | Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Has not attended MFAA in the past | Requirement: Open to grades 9–12 |
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| Session dates or duration | Starts June 20, 2027; Ends August 15, 2027; 2–4 weeks (2027 cycle) | Starts May 30, 2027; Ends June 12, 2027; 2 weeks (2027 cycle) | Starts June 27, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person | In person | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Lake Luzerne, NY | Springfield, MO | St. Paul, MN |
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| Selection and application | Application materials: Audition video of 8-10 minutes | Selection: A panel of artists and arts educators adjudicates the complete application, essay, school evaluation, and discipline portfolio or audition. MFAA publishes no applicant count, cohort size, acceptance rate, or scoring weights on the official pages. Application materials: Essay of about 500 words; Portfolio (visual arts, creative writing), performance video (theatre, dance, vocal, instrumental) or audio files/scores (electronic music, composition) | Selection: 2026 applications were first-come, first-served for 150-200 places per session; the 2027 capacity and selection method are not announced. |
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