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Norwich University
Northfield, VT
Norwich University, founded in 1819, is the oldest private military college in the United States and is recognized as the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). It is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont, offering a broad-based education with a focus on leadership development and military training.
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
The Citadel is a landmark senior military college in Charleston, South Carolina, established in 1842. It is renowned for its rigorous Corps of Cadets program, which develops principled leaders for both military and civilian careers.
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
The United States Air Force Academy is one of five federal service academies, offering a fully-funded four-year undergraduate program. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and commission as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force. Admission requires a Congressional nomination and is highly competitive.
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
The United States Military Academy (USMA), commonly known as West Point, is a United States service academy in West Point, New York, that educates cadets for service as commissioned officers in the United States Army.
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy that develops leaders for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. It prepares young men and women to become professional Officers of competence, character, and compassion.
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Lexington, VA
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a public senior military college in Lexington, Virginia, founded in 1839. It is the oldest public senior military college in the United States and offers undergraduate degrees in 14 disciplines in engineering, science, and the liberal arts.
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Military School Costs & Financial Aid
A comprehensive guide to understanding military school tuition, scholarships, 529 plans, and state voucher programs for families.
Military School vs. Therapeutic Boarding: Knowing the Difference
A critical guide for parents of struggling teens. We clarify the stark difference between the discipline-based structure of a military school and the clinical intervention of a therapeutic program.
Military Schools and ADHD: Why Structure Leads to Success
Discover why the structured, distraction-free environment of military schools often helps students with ADHD thrive. Learn about routine, small classes, and physical activity.
Military Schools for Boys
A complete list of all-boys military schools in the United States, including private boarding academies, day schools, and elementary options.
Military Schools for Girls
Options for girls seeking military-style education, from the nation's only all-female cadet program to coed academies with strong traditions of female leadership.
The Service Academy & ROTC Roadmap
The complete guide to winning appointments and scholarships. Congressional nominations, DoDMERB medical exams, ROTC scholarship timelines—everything you need for the military officer path.
How to Evaluate a Military School Like an Insider
Tour like a pro. Read the handbook like a detective. Watch the mess hall like a spy. The complete guide to seeing past the polished presentation and finding the right school.
America's Oldest Military Schools
A look at the most historic military academies in the United States, from Norwich University (1819) to the legendary institutions that shaped American military education.
Summer Programs: Test-Drive Military School Before Committing
Discover military school summer camps and programs that let students experience cadet life before enrolling. A low-risk way to find the right fit.