Tuition and Fees

Full time online courses can be paid monthly or annually. Although most families choose to pay tuition on a monthly basis rather than a lump-sum annual payment, we do offer a 10% discount to those who choose to pay annually.  Christa McAuliffe Academy is a year-round school.

There is a one-time registration fee of $90 per student.

CMA accepts Visa, MasterCard, money orders and personal or company checks.  Cash payments are accepted in person only at our Yakima office.

Distance Full-time Enrollment Elementary (1-6) & Secondary (7-12)


Annually $3,600.00
Monthly $300.00

Independent Study Courses

One 0.5 Credit $325.00

Summer Advantage Program

90-day program $595.00

CMA Advantage Program

90-day program $595.00



Other Offered Courses

In addition to our core programs, CMA offers many courses which students can choose for an additional fee:

CMA Talent Pool / Technical Division

Full Time Students .5 Credit $100.00 Independent Study .5 Credit $325.00



Mentored Elective Courses (developed and taught by specific mentors)

Full Time Students .5 Credit $100.00 Independent Study .5 Credit $325.00



Advanced Placement courses

AP courses are taken through Apex. For more information contact or our Admissions personnel at 1-866-575-4989.



global languages (French, German, Spanish, Latin, Japanese)

Full time tuition includes global languages.

Full Time Students Semester Credit $100.00 Independent Study Semester Credit $325.00



Guitar Lessons

Full Time Students and $175.00 Independent Study Semester Credit



Full Time Student Payment and Refund Policy:

If a client decides to withdraw a student, said client must submit written notice of such intent at least 30 days prior to the effective withdrawal date. Said student is considered enrolled until the end of the 30 day notice period and shall be entitled to continued services from CMA for that period. STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ADMISSION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF WITHDRAWAL. The registration fee and the first month's tuition must accompany this enrollment form. Subsequent monthly tuition is due on the 1st day of each month.

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Independent Study courses are non-refundable!

News Update

Student-Centered Leadership Conference

Students may apply for a scholarship to attend the Student-Centered Leadership Conference to be held at our Beijing, China Campus in November, 2007.


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