Applying to AMS

The following forms may be downloaded:

Admissions Cover Letter

Policies and Calendar

Parent Application Form

Student Application Form

Admissions Reference Form Inns and Motels near Arthur Morgan School (Note: two reference forms must be completed and returned)

Each year AMS has about 27 students - 18 boarding and 9 day students. The number of openings varies annually based on graduating 9th graders and the number of returning students.

Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated staff we are able to keep our costs in the lowest 10% of boarding schools in the nation. The 2008-2009 fee for a boarding student is $21,000, and for a day student, $11,000. The day students’ fee includes lunch on days spent on-campus and 3 meals a day during hikes and the annual 3-week field trip.

AMS has a strong scholarship program. All scholarships are awarded according to need. Approximately 65% of students are currently on scholarship. Families in need of financial assistance should request a scholarship form with their application.

Students must be able and willing to accept the responsibility of community living in a rustic environment. After applying, all prospective students are required to visit the school for two days, preferably during the school year, in order to experience for themselves what life is like at AMS.

We are willing to consider students with special needs, but staff are not trained to accommodate students with severe emotional or learning problems. Admission decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, or economic status.

For an application and information please contact Lisa Schultz, the AMS Admissions Coordinator, at admissions@arthurmorganschool.org, call 828-675-4262, or fax 828-675-0003