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DME Journey
The admissions process is straightforward. We're here to help you find the right path — not put up barriers.
Five Steps to DME
Reach out. We'll answer questions and understand your athlete's goals.
Our staff reviews your profile and identifies the best program fit.
Tour our Daytona Beach campus and meet coaches and staff at any stage of your enrollment process — before, during, or after applying.
Receive your offer and complete enrollment. We'll guide every step.
Start Your Application
Thank you for your interest in DME Academy!
Please see below our Admission Process for the 2027-2028 Academic Year:
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Step 1
Student-Athlete Profile
Please fill out our 2027-2028 Student-Athlete Profile Form with your athlete’s information to start the admission process. Once this Form is completed:
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Step 2
Online Application
Choose your application below.
Domestic Students · Online Application$100 fee
ONLINE APPLICATION (opens in new tab)
We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen to apply to DME Academy! As a domestic student, we ask that you provide all the requested information and supporting documents to ensure a smooth application process.
Please note that there is a non-refundable application fee of $100, which must be submitted along with your application. Once your application is complete, decisions will be communicated via email within 3-5 business days.
Required Documents:
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Previous Transcripts (Most Recent 3-4 years)
- Current Year Report Card
Conditionally Required Documents (if applicable):
- US Passport/Green Card/I-757 or other Resident Status Documents if Birth Certificate is not issued in the U.S.
- Assessment or Evaluation: IEP, 504, or Psycho-neurological Evaluation
- Discipline Record
- Custody Documents
- English Proficiency Requirements - Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (if primary language is not English)
Optional Documents:
- Standardized Test Scores - SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP Exams, etc.
- Teacher Reference - Math or English teacher
- Additional Information - Personal Essay, recommendation letter, etc.
Depending on the application evaluation, a round of admission interview may be required. Please keep an eye out on your registered email once you submit the application.
Start your Domestic Student Application HERE → (opens in new tab)If you did not finish your application last time and go HERE to resume where it was left off. (The start your application link will not be able to get you back in)
International Students · Online Application$200 fee
ONLINE APPLICATION (opens in new tab)
We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen to apply to DME Academy! As an international student, we ask that you provide all the requested information and supporting documents to ensure a smooth application process.
Please note that there is a non-refundable application fee of $200, which must be submitted along with your application. Once your application is complete, decisions will be communicated via email within 3-5 business days.
Required Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Copy of Current Passport
- Previous 3-4 years of Original Transcripts
- Certified translation of the transcripts if the Original Transcripts are not in English
- Current Year Report Card
- English Proficiency Requirements - Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, or otherwise approved tests (can be waived if primary language is English, or meets English Proficiency Requirements via other curriculum records)
Conditionally Required Documents (if applicable):
- Assessment or Evaluation: IEP, 504, or Psycho-neurological Evaluation
- Discipline Record
- Custody Documents
Optional Documents:
- Standardized Test Scores - SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP Exams, etc.
- Teacher Reference - Math or English teacher
- Additional Information - Personal Essay, recommendation letter, etc.
International Student Visa Required Documents - to issue I-20, International Students are required to submit the following documents after confirmation of enrollment:
- Bank Statement or Official Letter from the bank verifying sufficient funds
- Consent Form
- Immunization Record
Start your International Student Application HERE → (opens in new tab)If you did not finish your application last time and go HERE to resume where it was left off. (The start your application link will not be able to get you back in)
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Step 3
Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS:
DME Academy offers “needs-based” financial aid. To be eligible for evaluation, all students interested in applying are required to complete the 2027-2028 Domestic Students Financial Aid Request Form (opens in new tab).
FINANCIAL AID – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
DME Academy offers “needs-based” financial aid. To be eligible for evaluation, all students interested in applying are required to complete the 2027-2028 Financial Aid Request Form (opens in new tab).
Connect With Our Team
Fill out the form and a member of our admissions team will reach out within one business day. We want to understand your athlete's goals before we talk programs.
With a 13:1 ratio and a dedicated Director of Student Life, every student at DME is known by name.
Academic flexibility, residential programming, and mentorship are woven into every part of daily life.
95% of DME graduates go on to college programs. 100+ Division I placements. The path is proven.
We respond within 1 business day. No pressure, no hard sell.