Official sourceU.S. Military Service Academies
Official website Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing
What it is
USMA (West Point), USNA (Annapolis), USAFA (Colorado Springs), USCGA (New London), USMMA (Kings Point). Cover tuition, room, board, and pay a monthly stipend in exchange for a commissioning and active-duty obligation.
Who qualifies
- U.S. citizen (USMMA has different rules), meet age/medical/fitness requirements, obtain a nomination (for USMA/USNA/USAFA/USMMA).
How to apply
- 1Open a candidate file with the academy in the spring of junior year of high school.
- 2Request a nomination (Congressional/VP/Service).
- 3Complete Candidate Fitness Assessment and DODMERB medical exam.
- 4Submit full application by academy deadline.