The Annual Fund serves as a source of funding to:

• Keep tuition increases down (annual tuition increases at MSA have remained at or below 3% over the past 5 years; much lower than the national average of 7%)
• Allow us to attract and maintain valuable staff (through competitive salaries and benefits like 401K, insurance, continuing education)
• Fund our Scholarship Endowment program (5% of the monies raised each year are set aside to help fund our scholarship endowment program)
• Broaden our Fine Arts curriculum (giving students full access to programs in art, theater, chorus, band, media, and broadcasting)
• Provide funds for various classroom enhancements
• Cover Unanticipated Operating expenses (Unscheduled repairs, etc.)