The tuition for military schools with boarding facilities generally starts around the $10,000 mark. Some schools can cost as much as $35,000 or more. There is some good news however if you’re considering a military type education for your child; military school students generally qualify for more financial aid than those who attend traditional boarding schools. At some institutions, more than 70% of students are receiving financial aid, and children of soldiers often qualify for scholarships. Following is a list of three ofAmerica’s most affordable, and accredited military schools.
New Mexico Military Institute, 101 West College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201
The New Mexico Military Institute is the only fully integrated, state-supported, and nationally accredited of military schools for grades nine to twelve. It is a co-educational facility with a focus on college preparatory courses and a military type education. A high standard of academics combined with character and leadership development are complimented by an excellent physical fitness program designed to bring out the full potential of every student. They have an excellent record of students being nominated to attend the five service academies. The yearly tuition for boarding students is at the time of writing $11,732, and the average financial grant is $3,000. Seventy five percent of the students are currently receiving financial aid. (The Boarding School Review, 2013)
Camden Military Academy, 520 Hwy. 1 North, Camden, SC 29020
The motto of this most historical of military schools says it all:
“The school’s philosophy is to develop the ‘whole man’ to the end that he is prepared not only academically, but also emotionally, physically, and morally, to face the trials and meet the opportunities that will be his after he leaves Camden Military Academy…”
The CamdenMilitaryAcademyhas been churning out leaders since 1892, and offers an education for boys from 7th to 12th grade. The student to teacher ratio is 7-1, so students are guaranteed the attention they deserve. Annual tuition is $18,595, the average financial aid grant $2,800, and 30% of the students are currently receiving financial aid. (The Boarding School Review, 2013)
Carson Long Military Academy, 200 N. Carlisle St., New Bloomfield, PA 17068
In operation since 1836, Carson Long is the oldest serving ofAmerica’s military schools. The school emphasises a program of preparatory education that affords the majority of its students the opportunity to pursue a post-graduate career. They are a fully accredited school that offers a challenging academic program with advanced courses for students requiring a more demanding curriculum.
The school offers a full extracurricular program that includes major sports on an interscholastic level (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, wrestling, and track and field), rifle team, club activities, and drum and bugle corps. Annual tuition begins at $19,400 (5 day boarding, students go home for the weekend) and full boarding costs $21,900 per year. The average financial aid grant is $2,500, with 30% of students currently receiving it.
All of the above military schools offer the highest standard of academia and military training. Their low student to teacher ratios ensures that attendees receive the very best in personal attention and training. All teach the important life and problem solving skills, teamwork, time management, and discipline which serve students well after graduation.
These military schools take the potential of young citizens and turn it into achievement. If you’re looking for a program which offers your child a formidable, affordable education along with profound character development, you may want to consider one of the above military schools.