Fee Information
Application Fee
A NON-REFUNDABLE application fee must be submitted with the online application for admission to Blue Mountain Academy.
$50 Domestic Students - $125 International Students
Late Registration
A $50 late fee may be charged for registering late.
Room Deposit
Students are responsible for any damage to their room beyond normal wear. A $50 room deposit is required of each dorm student, refundable when the student leaves school, provided no damage has occurred.
International Student Care & Medical Coverage
A NON-REFUNDABLE fee of $1,780 must be paid as part of the enrollment process before the student arrives at Blue Mountain Academy. This fee provides for medical insurance coverage during the school year.
Lab Fees
Some courses require a fee to cover equipment and supply costs. Most lab fees are included in the registration fee. Those not included are listed individually in the handbook under each course description.
Music Lessons
Students taking private music lessons will be charged $360 per semester for each different music lesson. This fee does not include books or supplies. A student who drops music lessons will be charged for the entire semester. No refunds will be given.
Local Area Transportation
Transportation for medical purposes will be charged, as the academy must employ someone specifically to make the trip. Transportation for non-medical purposes, if available, needs to be paid at the time of service. Destination charges are listed below:
Medical
Hamburg $15
Reading $35
Mt. Penn $40
Allentown $55
Personal (cash only)
Hamburg $12
Reading $28
Kutztown $28
Allentown $45
These charges are per student. Make payment at the finance office before service.
Enrollment/Registration Fee
A NON-REFUNDABLE $1,125 enrollment/registration fee must be submitted with the online enrollment to attend Blue Mountain Academy. This fee covers technology use, computer rental, health services, student accident insurance, matriculation, achievement tests and guidance, computer lab use, locker rental, religious activities, Echoes (yearbook), Student Association membership, dorm clubs, class dues, and field trips.
Standard Cafeteria Charges
Any non dorm student will be charged $12 per meal. All meals are included for dorm students. Refunds will not be given for missed meals. Exceptions may be made when the student is absent for an extended period of time (a minimum of two weeks) due to illness. Any refund would begin with the third week of such an absence. Students working during breaks will be charged a nominal rate for meals.
Textbooks
Textbooks and class supplies are not included in the basic installment fee. Students should expect to pay an estimate of up to $400 for their books at registration. Textbooks can be purchased online or at a book store. BMA sells textbooks on a first-come, first-served basis and the cost varies. At year-end, the school may purchase back textbooks that are in good condition, provided they will be used the following year.
Touring and Music Groups fee
A $25 per semester fee is charged to every student member of any of our touring groups (Aerial Aires, Bel Canto Chorale, La Sonnette Ensemble, Sylvan Singers, and Orchestra).
Instrument Rental
The music department has a limited number of instruments available for use by students participating in private lessons or band for a nominal rental fee.
Break Transportation
BMA will provide transportation to limited destinations, subject to a sufficient number of passengers. Students are required to sign up and pay in advance. Transportation schedules and fees are announced two weeks prior to each break.
Graduation Fee
Seniors will be charged a graduation fee of $110 to cover cap, gown, tassel, cords, diploma, diploma cover, and other related graduation expenses.
International Student Deposit
A yearly guardian fee of $2,000 will be charged to international students attending on an I-20. This is refundable upon completion of attendance at BMA and full settlement of the school account.