Valley Forge Military Academy & College

With a nearly one-of-a-kind ROTC program and rigorous academics and military training, Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, Pennsylvania, has a history of placing its graduates in some of the highest-ranking military academies. A preparatory school and a two-year college for high school and middle school students, Valley Forge awards associate’s degrees in: *Criminal Justice *Government/History *Humanities *Physical Sciences *Life Sciences *Pre-Engineering While students are earning their two-year degree, they have the opportunity to enroll in Valley Forge’s Early Commissioning Program, a unique option within the ROTC program that is offered by fewer than a dozen schools throughout the country. This program allows students to get commissioned as second lieutenants for the U.S. Army in only two years, as opposed to the usual four. Additional offerings include the challenging Service Academy Preparatory Program, which gives cadets the chance to serve their country, both here and abroad, when needed. Through additional training, Cadets may also get pilot, scuba diving, Red Cross, martial arts and other types of certifications. It’s no surprise given the rigor of the Valley Forge program that many graduates go on to prestigious schools like West Point and Annapolis. Prospective students will need to fill out an application, which may be done online, submit SAT scores and have a complete physical examination. Valley Forge has numerous grants and scholarships available to help eligible students pay for tuition. Students who still require financial aid may also apply for student or parent loans.

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