We recognize outstanding secondary school achievement and service through scholarships. Citizens of any country are eligible for these funds, which range from U.S. $68,000 to $80,000 over the course of a student’s four years at Anna Maria College. We also offer International Student grants and scholarships ranging from to $5,000 to $22,500, renewable each year, to students who have excelled in the classroom and in extracurricular activities and/or community service. International students are automatically considered for academic scholarships when they apply for admission.

At Anna Maria College, we’re committed to keeping our tuition affordable and to offering a highly personalized financial aid process that puts our top quality, four-year private education within reach of most students. We offer academic scholarships and grants as well as limited financial aid to international students based on a combination of financial need and academic performance. All International Students are considered for merit based scholarships at the time of admission. International students that wish to be considered for need-based funding will also need to  complete and return the International Financial Aid form here. Please scan and email the form to Admissions Department admissions@annamaria.edu. Scholarship and financial aid awards will be posted in your admissions portal.

Anna Maria College has English Language Partnerships with language schools that assist students with language transition into the college academic programs at the College. These schools provide students with the English Language skills needed to transition seamlessly into the undergraduate programs at the College. Both programs are structured to limit the need for standardized testing for participating students. Students that do not participate in one of the programs below, will need to submit testing to support English proficiency.  

Anna Maria College Language Partners
ASC English located at 1106 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston MA
ASC- Downtown located at 65 Harrison Ave. 6’th Floor in Boston MA
Approach USA Boston located at 196 Harvard Ave. #02, Boston, MA 

Anna Maria College also offers conditional admission options for students with testing scores below these ranges. ASC students who meet all of the admissions requirements except for Anna Maria College’s language proficiency requirement (as described above) may be accepted to Anna Maria College pending successful completion of agreed upon language proficiency in ASC’s ESL or TOEFL Programs. Anna Maria College will accept the ASC “Level 5” with a Certificate of Completion and a letter of recommendation from the ASC staff in support of the students’ English capabilities in place of a TOEFL, IELTS score, along with required admissions materials. Admissions interviews are available in person or by Zoom. 

Anna Maria College is a diverse welcoming community. We encourage Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students to apply for admission to the university. Deferred Action Qualifications:

In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you are eligible for deferred action status if you meet all of the following criteria:

• was under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
• came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
• has continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
• was physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
• entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
• is currently in school, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, has obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
• has not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Certain restrictions may apply for nursing students taking the Nursing Licensing exams. Please check with your state board of nursing to determine if there are restrictions in your state associated with nursing licensing.

For more information regarding deferred action, please visit the Department of Homeland Security, frequently asked questions page.

Anna Maria College recognizes the rigor of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Students who complete IB Diploma Program ​may apply for Anna Maria College credit and may be eligible to receive up to 32 credits.  Official IB score reports should be sent directly from International Baccalaureate to the Anna Maria College Registrar’s Office. The College will evaluate and notify the student of accepted credit once scores are received.  Students who complete the IB Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 30 credits at Anna Maria College, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status. Please note that under this policy, qualified students still must satisfy all requirements of their declared program of study as stated in the Anna Maria College catalog.  In cases where accepted IB coursework does not meet the standards their declared program of study, the course(s) must be taken and passed with sufficient minimum grade or higher.

International Baccalaureate students who do not complete the Diploma Program are also eligible to receive credit for specific courses, which may be awarded for Higher Level or Standard Level courses with grades of 4, 5, 6, or 7. A maximum of 32 credits will be awarded.  Credit may be applied to a major or minor only on the favorable written recommendation of the appropriate program director. IB course credit may not duplicate other credit granted, for example AP, CLEP, or transfer credit. To receive college credit students should have their International Baccalaureate Diploma or International Baccalaureate Higher Level examination scores sent to the Office of the Registrar.

The following tables provide general guidelines for use in evaluating International Baccalaureate course transcripts.

IB General Credit Guidelines

IB Course Equivalency Table

Students with the following Advanced Placement scores are eligible for transfer credit at Anna Maria College. The Registrar’s Office requires that official score assurance reports from the College Board. More information about requesting score reports is available on the College Board’s website. The table of credit that is awarded for each test can be found here.

• Scholaro, Inc.
  29 E Madison St Ste 1005
  Chicago, IL 60602
  Phone: 312.373.0952
  https://www.scholaro.com/
• World Education Services, Inc.
  P.O. Box 5087
  New York, NY 10274-5087
  Phone: 212.966.6311
  Fax: 212.739.6100
  www.wes.org
• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants
  7101 SW 102 Ave
  Miami, Florida 33173
  Phone: 305.273.1616
  Fax: 305.273.1338
  Website: www.jsilny.org
  email: info@jsilny.org
  
• International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
  P.O. Box 3665
  Culver City, CA 90231-3665
  Phone: 310.258.9451
  Fax: 310.342.7086
  www.ierf.org
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  P.O. Box 514070
  Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
  Phone: 414.289.3400
  www.ece.org
• SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
  2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451
  Houston, TX 77057
  Phone: 713.266.8805
  www.spantran.com
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
  Foreign Education Credential Services
  One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
  Washington DC 20036-1135
  Phone: 202.296.3359
  www.aacrao.org
• Education Evaluators International, Inc.
  11 South Angell Street. #348
  Providence, R.I. 02906
  Phone: 401.521.5340
  Fax: 401.437.6474
  Email: eval@educei.com
  www.educei.com
• Foreign Credentials Service of America
  1910 Justin Lane
  Austin, TX 78757-2411
  Phone: 1 (877) 553-4285
  http://foreigncredentials.org
• Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.
  P.O. Box 170116
  Boston, MA 02117
  www.cedevaluations.com
• International Education Evaluations, Inc.
  7900 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Suite 300
  Charlotte, NC 28227
  Phone: 704.772.0109
  www.foreigntranscripts.com/

CLEP examinations are offered in over 34 subject areas and cover material generally taught in introductory college level courses. Students take CLEP examinations to bypass classes that they have prior knowledge of. CLEP credit varies at each Institution.  CLEP exams are computer based, and consist mainly of multiple choice questions. Scores are generated and printed at the completion of exams except for those with essays. CLEP credit is awarded.  For additional information on the classes and CLEP requirements please see the information at this link.  

CLEP exams are administered in a number of different locations. To locate a test center please see the information at this link.

What does it mean to be a “test-optional” institution?
The test-optional policy at Anna Maria College allows applicants the option to either submit or not submit their SAT or ACT scores for the purpose of the admission process. We believe students should present the fullest picture of their academic and intellectual accomplishments when applying for admission to Anna Maria College. If a student believes his/her standardized test scores will be valuable supporting information during the review process then the results might be submitted. Students who feel their high school record alone is a better indicator of their academic achievement and ability may choose to exclude their test scores from their application without penalty. Typically, about 60% of applicants still choose to submit their test scores to test-optional institutions.

Why choose to go test-optional?
For several years, Anna Maria College considered eliminating the submission of SAT or ACT scores as part of the admission application process. During this time, the College carefully monitored changes in testing policies in the marketplace as well as research related to the best predictors of student success. Research has confirmed that the combination of the strength of a student’s high school curriculum and grades are the strongest predictors of academic success in college. Our test-optional policy has reinforced the College’s commitment to understanding a student’s overall academic experience as demonstrated through the high school transcript, as opposed to performance on a single test or combination of tests. The test-optional policy encourages all students who have achieved success in high school to strongly consider Anna Maria College, regardless of their standardized test scores.

If I choose not to submit test scores, how is my candidacy for admission evaluated?
The evaluation of prospective students considers a range of factors that reflect an individual’s academic record. Carefully examined are the strength of the high school, the rigor of the curriculum, grades, teacher and counselor recommendations and extracurricular activities. Additionally, you have the opportunity to present your academic and personal achievements through written short answer and essay questions found in the application of through in admissions interview with a member of the admissions staff.

Does Anna Maria require anything in lieu of test scores?
There is no supplemental component in lieu of test scores. Your academic and co-curricular achievements are highlighted and examined during the application process. You are free to submit any additional information that reflects positively on your candidacy.

Am I eligible for scholarships without submitting standardized test scores?
Yes, all applicants are considered for all merit scholarships whether or not test scores are submitted.

How do I know whether or not to submit test scores?
The application process is designed for students to show our admissions staff why enrollment at Anna Maria College would make a great academic and personal fit. If you feel confident that your test scores accurately display your abilities and work ethic in the classroom, the scores could strengthen your application. However, if your test scores are not a good indicator of your academic achievement throughout high school, they are not required to be submitted.

How do I indicate whether or not I want my test scores to be considered for admission?
You can indicate your intentions on the Anna Maria College member page of the Common Application.