Admissions
We’re glad you’re here!
We are thrilled that you are considering Morning Star Academy. It is our privilege to offer to the Quad-Cities classical, Christian education from Pre-K to 12th grade. We hope that your family might become part of our community.
Here are a few tips as you go through considerations for applying to Morning Star Academy:
Apply Early
While timing of receiving of an application isn’t the only criteria we use to determine priority, it is an important factor. Our early application deadline is April 1.
PRAY WITH US
We are amazed by this reality, the God of the universe invites us to cast our anxieties on Him. Why? “Because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). This is an opportunity to possibly see God provide through unexpected way.
STICK WITH IT
We’ve created a refund policy that encourages families to go through the entire process from application to financial aid. If your child is not accepted for enrollment or the class is full, you are refunded all but $50 for an application fee.
Learn More about MSA
Have questions about our application process? Fill out this form and we will do our best to help out
Take a Tour
Join us for a Prospective Family Tour to learn more about classical Christian education and how you can join the Morning Star family!
Admissions Process
Our application and enrollment process is completed online. If you need assistance with the application, or have questions before applying, please let us know.
Enrollment to Morning Star Academy opens annually on January 15 (or next business day, if on a weekend). See the full admissions timeline here.
Step 1: Apply Online
Online Application Form
After submitting an online application form, you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application and how to check on the status of your application.
Pastor’s Reference
Within your online application it will ask you for your pastor’s name and email address for the Pastor’s Reference Form to be sent directly to your pastor.
Please note: your application will not be considered complete until we receive the Pastor’s Reference Form.
Application Fee
All applications will require an application fee (see fees here). If your child is not accepted, the enrollment fee will be refunded; otherwise, it is non-refundable. If you are applying for more than one student K-12th, there is only one application fee per family.
Financial Aid
You may apply for financial aid or the multi-student discount through our online portal FACTS.
Step 2: Let’s Meet
Application Conference
After receiving your application, pastor’s reference form and registration fee, our Admissions Coordinator will contact you to schedule your application conference with the Headmaster and the appropriate Head of School. We will also schedule your student to complete an assessment with a teacher at the same time as the conference.
The main purpose of the conference is to thoroughly explain Morning Star’s distinctive classical, Christian education, to answer your questions and to determine the suitability of your child to both the school and grade level. Application conferences will begin after March 1st.
Step 3: Acceptance Stage
OFFICIAL Acceptance
Within 7 to 10 days you will receive a notice regarding the official acceptance (or non-acceptance). At this time any academic provisions or recommendations for your child will be communicated.
Step 4: The Final Details
Enrollment
Upon acceptance, you will receive an email from our Business Office Manager with a link to complete an enrollment packet, and fill out remaining information about your child.
Non-Discriminatory Notice
Morning Star Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Morning Star Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national & ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.