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As a parent or caregiver, you want what is best for the children in your life. Milton Hershey School offers an exceptional educational experience that develops critical thinking skills and allows children to explore their individual interests to the fullest—with all costs covered for qualifying families.

Learn more about our top-tier school and the one-of-a-kind opportunities we offer to help children become their greatest selves.

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Getting Started

The most rewarding opportunities come through boldness, bravery, and trying something new. Take a close look at the criteria for admissions and the application process. It will help you decide if MHS is the right fit as you consider a change.

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Tools to Help You Decide

There are many ways to help you make the decision to send your child to MHS. Attend an On-Demand Virtual Open House. Request and review printed materials. Or, speak directly with the MHS regional admissions recruiter who works with families living in your area. We can’t wait to connect with you!

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If you think your child will thrive at MHS, we invite you to apply for admission. We enroll students year round.

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Check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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Meet Our Regional Admissions Recruiters

MHS has a full team of regional admissions recruiters. This group supports prospective students during the MHS admissions journey. They are assigned based on where a student lives.

Explore the Admissions Welcome Center

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Parent and Sponsor Resources

Even while your child is away at MHS, you will always stay connected. And we offer support resources to guide you both through the transition.

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We’re happy to help you learn more about MHS and how your child can benefit from an education here.

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Partnering to Change Lives

Professional referrals open doors for students that may otherwise be closed. If you are a school counselor or social services professional, learn how you can extend your impact by partnering with MHS. We offer a wealth of resources to help you help those most in need.

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Inspired by Milton Hershey School

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning is a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School. CHS provides a cost-free educational, social, and cognitive day program to children of lower income from birth to age 5. Its Early Childhood Resource Centers are located in Pennsylvania.

CHS was inspired by MHS and is operated independently of the MHS core model.

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.