To ensure your smooth transition from summer rest and recreation to the fall enrollment process at Manhattan School of Music, please use this checklist to reconcile any outstanding matters prior to arriving at Manhattan School of Music in August.

Office of Admissions
Office of Financial Aid
Office of Student Accounts
International Students
Office of Student and Residence Life

Please also review the chart below for fees that are not included on your first semester tuition statement. These fees should be paid prior to arrival and/or by the deadlines indicated.

All final documents listed in this section must be received by the Office of Admissions no later than August 1, 2013. If all required documents are not received by this date, you will not be able to register for the Fall 2013 semester. In addition, International students' visas may be adversely affected. A late fee of $100 U.S. will be assessed to anyone whose file is not complete by the date listed above, and you will not be able to register until all required materials are received and the late fee is paid.

Transcripts

Final, official, and original transcripts from all previous institutions attended. Notice: Copies and faxes of transcripts are not considered official.

Proof of Degree or Diploma

Official proof of degree or diploma is required for all freshman, graduate, and doctoral students. Many U.S. transcripts will list a date of graduation or a statement and date that a diploma/degree has been earned or conferred.

Immunization Records

The Immunization History Form must be completed and signed by your physician or appropriate medical personnel. The Meningitis Immunity Form must be completed and signed by the student or the student's guardian.
Get Immunization information and forms

Summer Contact Information

The Office of Admissions may need to be in contact with you before your arrival this fall.
Fill out the Summer Contact Form

Translation and WES

International students and any students who have studied abroad must provide an official, notarized translation of a non-English transcript. Any student who was asked to provide a World Education Services (WES) Evaluation must request that WES send an official and original report directly to Manhattan School of Music (electronic delivery preferred). Note: Copies and faxes of translations are not considered official.

For students/parents borrowing federal or private educational loan funds, please note the following:

Signed Award Letter

Award letters must be signed and returned within two weeks of receipt of letter.

Master Promissory Note •

Complete a Master Promissory Note online at http://www.studentloans.gov within two weeks of returning signed award letter. In addition, all PLUS and GradPLUS borrowers must apply for that loan on the same website.

Entrance Loan Counseling

All borrowers must complete Entrance Loan Counseling online at http://www.studentloans.gov.

Office of Student Accounts

You, the student, are the account holder and fully responsible for paying the balance on or before the due dates regardless of the source of funds. Review your invoice and financial aid package. Determine the balance not paid by financial aid

Late Fees and Other Consequences

Understand that late fees and other consequences will apply to all accounts not paid by the due date as follows:

• July 26, 2013 – $250
• September 30, 2013 – Possible suspension from all School activities, including major lessons

Payment Options

Review payment options as described in the enclosed Tuition and Fees brochure and select the one that fits your financial situation.

• Pay in Full – Total balance (net of expected financial aid) is due July 25
• Sallie Mae Deferred Payment Plan – Pay one-half of the Fall semester's charge (net of expected approved financial aid) plus a $35 enrollment fee by July 25; second half due October 2
• Sallie Mae TuitionPay Plan – Pay the entire academic year's balance (net of expected approved financial aid) by monthly installments. An annual fee of $55 must be submitted upon enrollment. This plan is available from June 1 to July 25. You can enroll via their website at Sallie Mae.

Sign and return College Payment Agreement

Student Authorization

Sign and return student authorization to release education records to parent(s)/guardian(s)/sponsor(s) form.  Staff will NOT discuss your student account with anyone except you, the student, and individuals indicated in writing on this form. Click here for a copy of the form.

International Students

Please be sure to submit your completed I-20 application as soon as possible.

If the I-20 application is incomplete, your I-20 cannot be issued to you. As the processing of an I-20 application can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, please be sure to submit all required materials as soon as possible.

Application for Sevis Form I-20
For international students who WILL attend the Summer English Study
Application deadline: May 1st

Application for Sevis Form I-20A
For international students who WILL NOT attend the Summer English Study
Application deadline: June 1st

Office of Student & Residence Life

Identification

All MSM students are required to carry a Manhattan School of Music identification card at all times. Your student ID card gives you access to MSM buildings and practice rooms and is used as your meal plan card and library card.

All new students must email a digital photo to the Office of Information Technology by August 16, 2013. The photo should be taken in portrait orientation and saved at 72 DPI resolution (ideally the photo should be 300 pixels wide and 375 pixels high). If you are unaware of the pixels or resolution, simply send us a clear, close-up photo of your face, with a neutral background. Do not wear sunglasses or hats. Please email the photo with your name and birth date to studentphoto@msmnyc.edu.

Manhattan School of Music has the right to reject any photo and to request a new photo. Those who do not supply an acceptable photo by the deadline will need to be extremely patient as they check in, as their ID card will not be ready upon their arrival.

Emergency Contact Form

Use this form to list all people who should be contacted in an emergency. All students must complete a new Emergency Contact Form each year. Please return this form as soon as possible. It must be received by August 16, 2013.
Emergency Contact Form

Health Insurance

Health insurance is required of all full-time students at Manhattan School of Music. The health insurance should be one that can be easily used in New York City to take care of any sickness or accident that may occur. Manhattan School of Music provides a health insurance plan at a reasonable cost, but allows those who are covered by equitable insurance to waive out of MSM’s plan. All students must complete the online enrollment/waiver process by July 26, 2013. Instructions on how to complete the online waiver process will be emailed to confirmed students on June 10, 2013. If you did not receive the email, please contact us at studentlife@msmnyc.edu to request the information.