Admission Requirements

Admission to the Patriot Academy requires a combination of physical, academic, and moral components.

Applicants to the Patriot Academy must already be interested in serving in the United States Army National Guard. Applicants incur a statutory military service obligation and must satisfactorily serve in a unit

Pvt. Dominic Freeman from Round Rock, Texas concentrates on his studies. Photo by Patriot Academy Student Pvt. Brittany Mayhugh

Successful applicants to the National Guard Patriot Academy must score at least 31 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test or a score determined by their state , pass a military physical and civil/criminal moral screening. No moral waivers will be authorized. Applicants to the academy must be between the ages of 17 and 21, cannot turn 22 years prior to earning their diploma, and be withdrawn from high school for at least sixty days.   To be considered, applicants must  need  six or less high school credits to graduate.  Applicants cannot have a accrediated  GED or any type of high school diploma.  All admission applications are processed through local Army National Guard recruiters. To find your local recruiter, logo onto www.NationalGuard.com.

Patriot Academy students log into their personalized course programs.

The Patriot Academy does not accept applicants who are still in high school or who actively quit high school with intent of attending the Patriot Academy. The Patriot Academy believes that current high school students are best served in their communities, surrounded by their teachers, peers and mentors. We encourage students to stay in school.

Contact your local Army National Guard recruiter to see if you qualify for the Patriot Academy or log onto www.NationalGuard.com.

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