Admissions and Application

Mason LIFE Fall 2026 Application

Admission for Fall 2026 is now open.

When you access the application form, 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.

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The application fee can be waived based on an individual needs and supported by financial documentation.

Recommendation Forms

Fall 2026 Admission Timeline

To ensure that your application has been reviewed by the committee, please have your application packet completed no later than January 1st, 2026. Application packets will be reviewed the week of January 5th through January 8th.

Selected candidates will be notified for the required on-campus interviews by the evening of January 9th. On-campus interviews will be for the student and family/support member and will consist of spending the day meeting current students, support staff, and the Core Administrative Team. On-campus interviews will be held Monday, January 26th, or Tuesday, January 27th, so it is advisable to hold those dates for planning purposes. If selected for an on-campus interview, you will be notified of your selected date on January 9th. Please note that parents and those who support a student will also be invited to spend part of the day with the Core Admin Team.

While you have been asked to indicate your preference for on-campus living, on-campus living is optional, limited, and not guaranteed with acceptance into the program. Many factors are considered when determining campus housing, including but not limited to: diversity (i.e. disability, race, ethnicity, gender, rank in program etc.), student’s distance from campus, and an assessment of independent living readiness, which will be conducted during the on-campus interview.

If accepted for fall 2026 admission, you must confirm your acceptance in the program by emailing your commitment and submitting a non-refundable enrollment fee of $250.00 within one week of your acceptance. Should you not respond within the week, your admission into Mason LIFE will be canceled. In June 2026, a required orientation will be held, and the specific date will be emailed in your acceptance letter.

Cost & Aid:

• Fall 2025/Spring 2026 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: $14,220 per year
  • Support Fees: $12,587 per year
  • Total Housing Costs: $26,807 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.