BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Your journey at one of California’s top boarding schools begins here. Army and Navy Academy propels students toward academic and personal excellence while instilling virtues that will help young men to succeed in college and beyond. The Office of Admission is here to help you make your school choice through personalized campus tours and consultations. Please contact us at
888.762.2338 or by emailing at admission@armyandnavyacademy.org
FORGING SUCCESS IN YOUNG MEN
At Army and Navy Academy, academic excellence is only the tip of the iceberg. Our dynamic classes and evidence-based approach to teaching boys are just part of what makes us a nationally recognized school for boys.
Outside of the classroom, our students thrive in a highly structured environment that promotes accountability, leadership, and self-discipline. From challenging and rewarding athletics to an exceptional range of clubs and extracurricular activities, every day at the Academy is an extraordinary adventure. Mentors and coaches support and challenge our students all day long to be their best selves.
Graduates of the Academy are young men of virtuous character well-poised to achieve in college and far beyond.
Application Checklist
Your student’s Army and Navy Academy journey begins with submitting this application. You’ll be contacted by one of our Admissions Counselors, who will assist you in gathering important supporting documents so that we can assess your student for admission. These documents include:
SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Therapy Practitioner Form (for applicants who have regularly or recently undergone therapy)
Copy of Immunization Records
Copy of Health Insurance Card (front and back)
SHADOW DAYS
The best way to experience what the Academy has to offer is to become a Warrior for a day. Your student is welcome to join us for a day of exciting classes and athletics, including breakfast and lunch at our dining hall. If you would be interested in a Shadow Day for your student, please contact your admissions counselor after submitting your application to the Academy.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of school is Army and Navy Academy? The Academy is an elite college preparatory boarding school for boys in grades 7-12. While we incorporate military traditions, our focus is on academic success, leadership development, and character building. Our mission is to forge virtuous young men for life.
How is the Academy different from other military boarding schools? The Academy’s unique environment is derived from several factors, like our evidence-based approach to teaching boys in the ways they learn best. We have a strong focus on social-emotional learning guided by our Counseling office. Our virtue development curriculum is a unique program that ensures that graduates aren’t just academically ready for college, but instilled with the moral courage necessary to excel in life long after college.
What does an Academy education cost? The cost for attending Army and Navy Academy is featured on our Tuition and Finance page. The Academy does offer need-based financial assistance to families, though our typical awards do not exceed 40% of tuition. We expect all families to contribute financially to their student’s success according to their means and unique circumstances.
How do we apply for financial assistance? The Academy partners with Clarity Financial Aid to ensure that every request for financial assistance is reviewed in a fair, thorough, and timely manner. If you are seeking financial assistance to attend Army and Navy Academy, you should submit an application through Clarity only after your student has been accepted to the Academy. Please speak to your Admission Counselor for more details.