MASI Application Information

Application 2026-2027

The MASI application window for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open and will close Friday, March 13, 2026.

The fee for the 2026-2027 academic year is $7200.00 All applications completed by the deadline will be invited for an interview as part of the decision process. Completed applications are reviewed by a committee (e.g.: MASI professional staff and program partners).

The application and all required components are due (or post-marked) by Friday, March 13, 2026, by 11:59 PM. Final MASI decisions will be sent out by Friday, April 17, 2026. A completed application includes:

• MASI Application 2026-2027 (PDF)
• $25.00 application fee – Submit payments here. Select “MASI Application Fee (New Applicants Only)”
• Documentation (Documentation Guidelines are included in the MASI Application)
• Two Educational Overview Forms (submitted directly by the person completing the form) (PDF)
• High School/College Transcript (official or unofficial from most recent institution)
• MASI Specific Essay (prompt is included in the MASI Application)
• Self-Reflection Form (completed by student) (PDF)
• Parent/Guardian Response Form (PDF)
• GMU Acceptance Letter**
• (Optional) MASI Scholarship Application – Due Friday, May 1, 2026 (PDF)

If you are unable to access the PDF versions of the application materials, please email [email protected].

MASI applications may be submitted at the same time as the regular admission application to George Mason. However, applications will NOT be reviewed for consideration until all application materials have been received, including the George Mason University acceptance letter.

** If applicants do not have a decision from George Mason, they are responsible for directly communicating with the MASI staff prior to the MASI Application deadline. Information and guidance on next steps will be provided.

After May 1st, if space remains in the program, completed applications received after the deadline, will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

There is a deposit of $600.00 for accepted students to secure their space in the program. The deposit is applied to the overall fee. MASI fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the academic year. Deadlines for the deposit and the remaining balance will be provided to students if they are offered and accept a spot in the program.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, MASI is offering a limited number of scholarship funding to assist students and families with the costs associated with the program. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must complete both the application and essay. Financial assistance will be awarded as a one-year allotment.

Scholarship Applications will not be reviewed until the MASI admissions process is completed and the student selection process is finalized. Admission into the program is not impacted by a student’s financial need. Students will be notified if they are receiving financial assistance prior to the MASI decision deadline.

• (Optional) MASI Scholarship Application – Due Friday, May 1, 2026 (PDF)