Service-for-aid program · U.S. Military Academy

U.S. Military Academy at West Point (appointment)

A West Point appointment means a fully paid college education in exchange for serving as an Army officer after graduation. Most candidates need a nomination, usually from a member of Congress.

AwardNot listedFree tuition, room and board via nomination and appointment; active-duty Army service obligation after graduation.

DeadlineJanuary 31each year · Application and congressional nominations due Jan 31 (service-connected nominations Dec 15); members of Congress set earlier fall deadlines.

RenewableYesCan pay again in later years

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For seniors
Citizenship: U.S. citizen
Age: 17-22 on the day you report
Unmarried, not pregnant, no dependents; nomination required; medical and fitness tests.

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