Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA)
https://dmva.alaska.gov/AMYA
Provides 2 cycles per year
April 1st and October 1st
Each cycle represents a 22 week residential school stay, with a 12 month post-residential follow-up phase. Student Residents earn a minimum of 7 credits. AMYA has free tuition and free room and board. The April cycle will include the entire summer.
The AMYA focuses on 8 core components:
Life Coping Skills
Academic Excellence
Job Skills
Responsible Citizenship
Leadership/Followership
Health/Hygiene
Physical Fitness
Service to Community
To qualify for entrance:
- Must be 16, 17 or 18 years of age on the start date of the academy
- Live in the state of Alaska
- Be attending high school (cannot attend if you have a diploma or GED)
- Are physically and mentally capable of completing a demanding program