Offer a combination of higher education and military instruction. Student must participate in the ROTC program at the college, but only those receiving scholarship are required to enter military service after graduation.
Military Service Academies:
An educational institution that combines academic studies with military training to prepare students for leadership roles in the armed forces. Applicants to all service academies, except the United States Coast Guard Academy, are required to obtain a nomination to the schools. These nominations may be made by Congressional Representatives, Senators, the Vice President and the President.
United States Military Academy - West Point
United States Air Force Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Merchant Marine Academy