Admissions

We are excited that you are exploring Maranatha Christian academy for your student(s) education and look forward to working with you throughout the admissions process. MCA is currently accepting applications for enrollment for the both the 2022-2023 school year and the 2023-2024 school year for all grade levels.

MCA's Convenient 4-Step Admissions Process - 2022-2023 School Year

MCA's Convenient 4-Step Admissions Process - 2023-2024 School Year

Important Information

2022-2023 2nd Semester Tuition

2023-2024 School Year Tuition

Parent & Student Handbook

Enrollment Timeline

There are 3 Enrollment Rounds in which families can enroll.

Round 1: Priority Reenrollment (Current Families only)
- Now – February 28th at NOON
- Current families may apply for financial aid through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management during this time and be considered in the first round of awards. Award announcements are expected to be made in late March, but this is not guaranteed. Blackbaud Financial Aid Management is the gateway for applying for MCA Financial Aid, Michael’s Project, and ACE scholarships. Additional applications are also required for Michael’s Project and ACE scholarships, but the Blackbaud financial aid application is the first step. Please see the link to apply below.
Round 2: Open Enrollment – Scheduling Advantage
- March 1 – March 31st, 2022.
- For incoming secondary students (6^th – 12^th grade):
  - Course requests will be accepted for the 2023-2024 school in April. In order to be eligible to participate in the first round of course selections, you must be enrolled for next school year by March 31st.
  - Students applying for Student Council or class officer positions, must be enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year by March 31st.
  - Students applying for Specialty classes and leadership positions such as Yearbook or Chapel Leadership must be enrolled for the 2023-2034 school year by March 31st.
- All families may apply for financial aid through Blackbaud Financial Aid Management during this time period. Award announcements are expected to be made in late April, but this is not guaranteed. Blackbaud Financial Aid Management is the gateway for applying for MCA Financial Aid, Michael’s Project, and ACE scholarships. Additional applications are also required for Michael’s Project and ACE scholarships, but the Blackbaud Financial Aid application is the first step. Please see the link to apply below.
Round 3: Open Enrollment
- May 1st - July 15th
- MCA accepts applications for enrollment as long as spots are open for the entirety of the school year. The 3rd enrollment window is specific to financial aid only.

MCA Admissions Director

Mrs. Janita "Jay" Kler
admissions@ma-kc.org
913-631-0637

Financial Aid Qualification Process

Maranatha Christian Academy comes alongside families who want to educate their children with a Biblical worldview from a variety backgrounds. To assist the families that need help financially, MCA has a generous tuition assistance program that is made possible in large part by our Friends of Maranatha and our Corporate Sponsors. We are thankful for the grace of those who are investing in the next generation of MCA graduates.

MCA uses a 3rd party service to receive and verify all applications for financial aid to protect families personal and financial information. All questions pertaining to the status of your application for financial aid must be directed to Blackbaud. They can be reached via phone at (800) 360-8027. Please review ALL information on this page before submitting the application for financial aid ($30 application fee) via the link at the bottom of this page.

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Will financial aid cover all costs?

As a new family, can I apply for financial aid prior to applying for enrollment?

Will my application be reviewed before it is complete?

Does MCA match any 3rd party scholarships?

If I receive financial aid this year, am I guaranteed financial aid next year?

Do you know of any additional resources?

We encourage families to investigate ACE Scholarships as a potential scholarship option. Please direct all ACE Scholarship specific questions to their website/customer service department. Please note, a Blackbaud Financial Aid Managment application must be submitted prior to submitting an ACE Scholarships application. Please be sure to pay close attention to the ACE Scholarships deadline (found on their website).

MCA Financial Aid Application

Please remember, you must submit an application for enrollment prior to applying for financial aid.

Applications for financial aid must be submitted through Blackbaud, an online submission processor.

Please note for your application, MCA’s school code is 13450.

Financial Aid Application

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Nondiscrimination Policy

MCA admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic, or other school-administered programs. To do so would be in violation of Christian principles as set forth in God's Word, the Holy Bible.