Military Academies
Each branch of the military, with the exception of the Marine Corps, has its own academy -- a four-year college that offers a bachelor's degree and a commission in the military upon graduation. The military academies are highly competitive and are tuition-free to students who are admitted. The three main military academies are:
- U.S. Military Academy, located in West Point, New York;
- U.S. Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland; and
- U.S. Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Other Academies
Two other academies operate on the same model as the military academies, with subsidized tuition in return for service. They are:
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy, located in New London, Connecticut; and
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, located in Kings Point, New York.
ROTC
In the ROTC scholarship program, the military covers most of the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks and also provides a monthly allowance. Scholarship recipients participate in summer training while in college and fulfill a service commitment after college.
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