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Welcome to the application portal for TMSA Public Charter Schools, Tuition-Free K-12th STEAM Education in Apex, Cary, Charlotte, & Greensboro, NC

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How to Apply

1. Start Your Student Application

Click on an "Apply Now" button. This will link you to our online application.

2. Create An Account

Create an account. This should take less than 10 minutes. You will receive an email confirmation once your account is set up.

3. Fill Out Your Application

Complete the guided step-by-step online application. You will be prompted to select the campus of your choice. An application in process can be saved. You may return later to complete it. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Don't worry, we'll send you reminders.

4. Application Processing

TMSA Public Charter Schools utilize a preference status process that gives enrollment priority to qualified applicants. Preference status entitles an applicant to be offered an available seat ahead of applicants without a preference status. We conduct a lottery in February to assign students in a fair and equitable way. Our lottery is publicly undertaken and may be attended by any member of the public.

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What you'll need...

Documentation for enrollment required by the school is submitted by the parent/guardian and includes the following: 


  • Government-issued photo ID for parent/guardian 
  • Copy of student(s) birth certificate 
  • Proof of N.C. residency through a utility bill, mortgage/lease document, etc. 
  • Immunization records 
  • Guardianship/custody papers, if applicable 
  • Most recent report card or transcript 
  • Standardized test scores, such as EOG 
  • Kindergarten Physical Exam Form from the child(s) physician (for kindergarten only) 
  • Documentation for homeschoolers, if applicable 
  • Any IEP, ESL, or 504 plans, if applicable.


Prepare these documents for upload prior to starting. Applications will not be processed until all student documents required are received by the school.

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Dates to Remember

Open Application Period

November 20, 2024 - February 5, 2025


New student applications are accepted during this window and marked with date and time as they are received. You will be prompted to select the campus of your choice.

Public Lottery Date

February 10, 2025

at 11 AM


We will hold a lottery from all applications submitted by February 5, 2025. The lottery is held online and is open to the public. A waitlist will be started for applicants who do not receive a seat offer from the lottery.

Seat Offer,
Acceptance, & Registration

February 12, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 10, 2025


Parents will be notified of seat offers by email or phone on February 12th. Seat offers must be accepted by February 26th, and registration forms must be completed by March 10th. Otherwise, the seat will be offered to a student on the waitlist. 

Current Student Re-Registration

January 17, 2025


Current students must submit an Intent to Return form by January 17, 2025. Current students should not re-apply and will not go through the lottery.

Open Application Period

November 20, 2024 - February 5, 2025


New student applications are accepted during this window and marked with date and time as they are received. You will be prompted to select the campus of your choice.

Public Lottery Date

February 10, 2025 at 11 AM


We will hold a lottery from all applications submitted by February 5, 2025. The lottery is held online and is open to the public. A waitlist will be started for applicants who do not receive a seat offer from the lottery.

Seat Offer & Registration

February 12, 2025, February 26, 2025

March 10, 2025


Parents will be notified of seat offers by email or phone on February 12th. Seat offers must be accepted by February 26th, and registration forms must be completed by March 10th. Otherwise, the seat will be offered to a student on the waitlist. 

Current Student
Re-Registration

January 17, 2025


Current students must submit an Intent to Return form by January 17, 2025. Current students should not re-apply and will not go through the lottery.

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Enrollment FAQs

  • How do I apply to TMSA?

    The application process is quick and easy. Begin by clicking APPLY NOW. If you do not already have one, create an account. Then complete the step-by-step application. Be sure to include the required documentation, then click submit. You will receive a confirmation of your application submission.

  • Is there a student lottery?

    TMSA Public Charter Schools utilize a preference status process that gives enrollment priority to qualified applicants.  Preference status entitles an applicant to be offered an available seat ahead of applicants without a preference status. We conduct a lottery in February to assign students in a fair and equitable way. Our lottery is publicly undertaken and may be attended by any member of the public. For our entire enrollment policy, click HERE.

  • How do I know if my child received a seat offer in the lottery?

    The enrollment lottery is held online and is open to the public on February 10th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Seat confirmation emails are sent out on February 12th, 2025. The deadline to accept offered seat(s) is February 26th, 2025, and the deadline to register is March 10th, 2025.

  • What must I do if we get a seat offer in the lottery?

    Be sure to accept your offered seat(s) by February 26th, 2025. The deadline to register for classes is March 10, 2025.

  • How can we know the lottery is fair?

    We do not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic, artistic, athletic ability. We are an open enrollment school and admit any child who qualifies to attend a public school in North Carolina regardless of the school district in which the child resides. We employ a lottery system with prioritization categories. Our lottery is publicly undertaken and may be attended by any member of the public.

  • Are there any costs to apply to TMSA?

    No. As a charter school, we provide education at no cost to the students and families - just like any other tuition-free public school. There is no cost to apply and no test required for admission. 

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