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Admissions and Application

The Mason LIFE Fall 2024 Application is now live!

While there is no deadline for applications, the incoming class for Fall 2024 is set. Any applications received after Friday, February 2, 2024 will be considered for Fall 2025.

Mason LIFE Fall 2024 Application**

When you click on the link, you will need to create an account in Dynamic Forms to login and access the application. After creating an account, you will be able to log on and off as many times as you want, while you work, by “Saving progress” until you are ready to submit the completed application. Please note that only complete applications, with all required documentation, will be considered for admission.

**If you prefer a Microsoft (MS) Word version of the application to submit by mail, please contact the Mason LIFE Office Manager Stephanie Atkins at satkins5@gmu.edu.

The $70 application fee may be paid by credit/debit card using the payment link at the end of the online application. If you would prefer to submit a check or money order, please contact Stephanie Atkins at satkins5@gmu.edu for instructions.

Certain applicants, such as those who are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch, may qualify for an application fee waiver. Please note that a fee waiver requires you to submit appropriate documentation.

Recommendation Forms

Applicants — Please send this link to people completing recommendation forms to support your application: Mason LIFE Recommendation Form (this link is within the application as well).

Fall 2024 Admission Timeline

Admissions for Fall 2024 have been determined. Applications received after Friday, February 2, 2024 will be considered for Fall 2025.

You will receive an email confirmation from Mason LIFE when a recommender has submitted a form on your behalf.

While there was not an official application deadline, the admissions panel reviewed applications and made final selections for interviews on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Chosen applicants will be invited for an on-campus interview, which will consist of spending the day meeting other students, support staff, and the core admin team.

Interviews were held from Monday, January 22, to Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Decisions and notifications were sent out via email by February 2024.

If accepted for fall 2025 admission, you must confirm your spot in the program by emailing your commitment and submitting a non-refundable enrollment fee of $250.00 within one week of your acceptance. You will also be asked to indicate your preference of on-campus living. On-campus living is limited and will be determined by many factors. Should you not respond within the week, your admission into Mason LIFE will be canceled.

Mandatory new student and family orientation will take place in June 2025.

Cost & Aid:

  • Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Tuition Rates:
    • In State: $21,537/year, $10,768.50/semester
    • Out-of-State: $29,458/year, $14,729/semester
  • Housing On-Campus Program Fees:
    • Room Fee: $13,710 per year
    • Support Fees: $12,587 per year
    • Total Housing Costs: $26,297 per year

Documentation:

  • Psychological Evaluation or Educational Evaluation: Report must include – IQ, Academic and Achievement testing, as well as Executive Functioning and information/testing regarding behavioral and adaptive assessment, and social/emotional functioning
  • Related Services Assessments if applicable (Speech, PT, OT, Assistive Technology, etc.)
  • Most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP)—please include all pages
  • Two recommendations from a non-relative - one should be from a teacher and one from a related service provider or employer.