U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Service Academy Summer Seminars — Program Family
Three separate residential summer programs for current high school juniors exploring cadet academics, military training, fitness and academy life.
- Application deadline
- Unconfirmed — check official site
- Cost
- Last year's cycle (2026): $495–$575; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Session dates or duration
- Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Format
- In person
- Location
- West Point, Annapolis, Colorado Springs, New York, Maryland, Colorado
- Stipend or pay
- Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Grade 11; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site
Academy-specific; USNA says citizenship is not required for NASS but is required for a later academy appointment; Academy-specific application eligibility
Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection: Academy-specific and selective; USNA identifies approximately 800 participants per session and rolling selection based on academic, athletic, extracurricular and fitness factors.
Read aid terms and conditions
Last year's cycle (2026): West Point SLE need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based assistance is available; amount and application process vary.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
All requirements, expenses and sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): West Point SLE need-based scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Need-based assistance is available; amount and application process vary.; Travel to and from the academy: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Participant responsibility for USNA and West Point; both describe limited airport-to-campus ground transportation. USAFA terms require separate verification.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: Academy-specific; USNA says citizenship is not required for NASS but is required for a later academy appointment; Residency: Academy-specific application eligibility; Requirement: Be a current high school junior/rising senior for the applicable summer; Requirement: Meet the chosen academy's academic, leadership, character, conduct, health and physical-participation criteria; Requirement: For USNA, provide a Social Security number to submit the seminar application; Requirement: Be able to participate safely in a structured military, academic and fitness schedule; Exclusion: USNA lists being married, pregnant or having a legal obligation to support a dependent as disqualifying for NASS; Exclusion: Seminar eligibility is not the same as eligibility for appointment to an academy
Selection and application: Selection: Academy-specific and selective; USNA identifies approximately 800 participants per session and rolling selection based on academic, athletic, extracurricular and fitness factors. Application materials: Personal statement or short responses
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