# MilitarySchools.com

> The definitive directory of legitimate military educational institutions in the United States. We list accredited schools with integrated military structure—not boot camps, wilderness therapy, or behavior modification programs.

MilitarySchools.com helps families navigate military education options. We independently verify every school and do not charge for standard listings. We are not a lead-generation site for the "troubled teen" industry.

## What We List

To qualify for listing, an institution must demonstrate:

- **Integrated Military Structure**: Corps of Cadets, rank structure, chain of command central to student life
- **Uniform Requirement**: Military-style uniforms as daily dress
- **Academic Focus**: Recognized curriculum with legitimate accreditation
- **Character Development**: Emphasis on leadership, honor, citizenship—not punishment

## What We Exclude

- Private behavior modification camps ("boot camps")
- Wilderness therapy programs
- "Scared straight" disciplinary programs
- Therapeutic-only programs without Corps of Cadets
- Unaccredited programs

## School Categories

- **College Preparatory Military Schools**: Private boarding/day schools with JROTC, focused on university preparation
- **Public & Charter Military Academies**: Tuition-free public schools with Corps of Cadets
- **Federal Service Academies**: West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy
- **Senior Military Colleges**: VMI, The Citadel, Norwich, Texas A&M Corps, Virginia Tech Corps, UNG
- **Junior Military Colleges**: Two-year military colleges like Marion Military Institute, Valley Forge
- **University Corps Programs**: ROTC corps programs at civilian universities
- **Maritime Academies**: State maritime colleges with military structure
- **Youth Challenge Academies**: Free National Guard programs for at-risk youth ages 16-18 (voluntary, not punitive)
- **War Colleges & Graduate Programs**: For military officers only (not open to public)

## Key Pages

- [School Directory](https://www.militaryschools.com/directory/): Browse all schools with filtering
- [Listing Standards](https://www.militaryschools.com/listing-standards/): Full criteria for what we list
- [Guides](https://www.militaryschools.com/guides/): Parent guides on military school topics
- [About](https://www.militaryschools.com/about/): Our mission and standards

## State Pages

Each state has a dedicated page at militaryschools.com/{state-name}/ with:
- Schools in that state
- State-specific funding info (vouchers, 529 plans)
- Nearby alternatives if no in-state options

## School Profiles

Individual school pages at militaryschools.com/directory/{school-id}/ include:
- Tuition and fees
- Grades served
- Boarding/day options
- Accreditations
- Service branch affiliation
- Campus details
- Admissions requirements

## Data Accuracy

Our editorial team verifies listings annually, checking:
- Current tuition rates
- Accreditation status
- JROTC unit standing
- Active Corps of Cadets status

## Contact

- General: info@militaryschools.com
- Corrections: corrections@militaryschools.com
- School representatives: schools@militaryschools.com