The United States Air Force Academy (USAF Academy) was founded in 1954. The USAF Academy is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Technical programs of study in which students (cadets) may major include astronautical engineering and aeronautical engineering, computer science, space operations and system engineering management. The federal government pays for tuition, room and board. Cadets are paid $10,152 annually from which fees for uniforms, a laptop computer, equipment, textbooks and incidental expenses are deducted. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Dr, Ste 2300
USAF Academy, CO 80840
800-443-9266
usafa.af.mil
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCG Academy) was established in 1876. The USCG Academy is located in New London, Connecticut. The federal government pays for tuition, room and board. Upon appointment to the USCGA, Students (cadets) must pay $3,000 to USCGA for the purchase of uniforms, supplies and a laptop computer. Cadets are paid $11,500 annually from which fees for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and expenses incidental to training are deducted. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
United States Coast Guard Academy
15 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
860-444-8444
cga.edu
The Naval School was established in 1845. In 1850, the Naval Academy became the United States Naval Academy (USNA). The USNA is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The USNA is commonly known as Annapolis. In 1933, Congress authorized the Naval Academy to award graduates bachelor's of science degrees. The US Navy pays for the tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care. Students, midshipmen, receive regular active-duty benefits and are paid monthly. Laundry fees, barber fees, activity fees and miscellaneous service charges are deducted from the midshipmen' pay. Graduates of the USNA are commissioned as an ensign in the US Navy or a second lieutenant in the US Marine Corps.
United States Naval Academy
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21402
410-293-4361
usna.edu
The United States Military Academy (USMA) was established in 1802 by Congress. The USMA is located in West Point, New York, and is commonly known as West Point. The U.S. Army pays for tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care. Cadets receive $6500 per year. Cadets must pay for uniforms, personal computers, books, laundry and incidental expenses. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree.
United States Military Academy
Institutional Research/Analysis Branch
West Point, NY 10996
845-938-4200
usma.edu