The Academy pays all costs for cadets during 4 years of study
Cadets are admitted from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands according to the academy's congressional nomination procedure. The Academy is also permitted to accept 60 cadets from other countries on the exchange, who follow the same four-year program as fully integrated Practitioner Corps members.
At the United States Military Academy, the cadets get free education. In exchange for a promise to service for 5 years in the army and 3 years in reserve status after graduation, the Army will pay all of your living expenses and tuition for cadets. Those trainees who do not graduate after the first day of their second year of studies shall serve out their military duty. Since 2015, students have been given a $1,017.00 monthly stipend to use for books, uniforms, and other essentials. However, from this amount, wages are automatically deducted for other expenses such as books, uniforms, supplies, services, meals, and other miscellaneous expenses. Each student is free to spend whatever money is left over after deductions. Besides, all cadets eat in the cafeteria and have access to the internet on devices that have been authorized and licensed.
In short, the United State Military Academy:
- accepts students from all 50 states and 60 students from other countries.
- pays all costs for cadets during 4 years of study in exchange for the promise of 5 years of service in the military and 3 years in reserve status after graduation.
- Since 2015, cadets have been given $1,017.00 monthly to purchase books, uniforms, and other necessities.
