United States Coast Guard Academy

ADMISSIONS

Tuition

Cost
Tuition, room, and board at the Coast Guard Academy are paid for by the government. Beginning with the Class of 2015, the Academy is no longer requiring a $3,000 entrance deposit.

Pay
All cadets receive pay totaling $11,150 per year. Cadet pay is furnished by the government for uniforms, equipment, textbooks, and other expenses incidental to training. These funds cover all official expenses and are used only as directed by the Superintendent. Each cadet receives a portion of his or her monthly pay for personal expenses. Any funds remaining in cadets' accounts are given to them upon graduation or departure from the Academy.

Obligation
Upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy, there is a five-year commitment to serve as a commissioned Coast Guard officer. Approximately 80% of Academy graduates go to sea after graduation, although some go to marine safety offices, ashore operations, or flight training.

Note: Cost and obligation differs for International Cadets.