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Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the highest percentage of students on financial aid (2026-27).

Keep in mind that challenging and creative education programs at boarding schools require a substantial amount of resources.

Generally, the full cost of educating a student at any boarding school exceeds the cost of tuition by several thousand dollars - schools rely on other revenue sources (e.g., endowments, annual giving, etc.) in addition to tuition revenue to cover their costs.

In that sense, all students at boarding schools receive financial aid.

When schools offer "financial aid" (in the traditional sense of the phrase) to reduce tuition, those reductions are in addition to the already subsidized cost of full tuition.

Keep this in mind when assessing the full value that boarding schools provide for your investment.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

% Students on Aid Range: 15% 90% Avg. % Students on Aid: 56%

Trends in Average Financial Aid Rate

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

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Year	National avg
2025	42%
2024	40.8%
2023	40.8%
2022	40%
2021	40.1%
2020	39.3%
2019	38.5%
2018	37.8%
2017	36.8%
2016	36.2%
2015	35.6%
2014	35%

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