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The U.S. service academies offer a fully funded, highly respected education and graduate you as a military officer. The catch: admission is intensely competitive, usually requires a nomination, and comes with a service commitment. Here's how they work.
Tuition-free and prestigious — but a military commitment
A service academy is one of the best educational values anywhere: free tuition, a guaranteed job as an officer, and world-class leadership training. It's also a full military commitment with a years-long obligation. If serving is your goal, start the nomination process junior year — the path is long and competitive.
Keep going: compare with ROTC scholarships, see the full military college money guide, and check whether a path will pay off.