At least 20 years old with an agency sponsorship, or 21 years old if unsponsored.
We are located in Wilson Hall on the backside of the Missouri Western State University campus. If you enter the university’s main entrance from Mitchell Avenue, you will follow the circle drive all the way around campus until you are near the football stadium. We will be right across from the Baker Fitness Center.
Our administrative office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Please call or email to make an appointment to meet with a staff member.
We have two full-time academy classes each year, running from January to June, and July to December.
The cost for the academy is approximately $6,700, which includes the new student fee and academy uniform fee.
Note: Cost effective 8.21.25.
You only need a high school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution.
You will fill out the online application here https://www.missouriwestern.edu/academy/apply-now, and then you will provide us with your academy documents and supporting documents.
You will also be required to apply as a student at Missouri Western State University. You can either apply as a non-degree seeing-personal enrichment student, or as a degree-seeking student. If you are currently enrolled as a student, then you will not need to reapply.
Yes, you will earn 18 credit hours.
No, upon successful completion of the academy, you will earn 18 credit hours that you can use toward completing an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. Please schedule an appointment with an advisor in your respected department to discuss completing the degree requirements.
Yes, if you qualify for financial aid, you can use it towards the academy. Please visit our financial aid section for more information.