Eligibility Criteria

Applicant:

• Must be at least 16 years old, but not yet 19.
• Must be a high school dropout.
• Must be a citizen or legal resident of the State of Georgia.
• Must be unemployed or underemployed. 
• Must be free of illegal drugs.  
• Must be free from involvement in the legal and court system. 
• Submit completed application with required documents. 
• Complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and submit scores. 
• Be chosen by State Selection Committee. 
• Attend a one-day orientation program. 
• Must be medically fit.
• Upon arrival at the Academy, must successfully complete drug screening. 
• Must volunteer.

A mandatory drug screen will be conducted on opening day.  Applicants may not enter the Hard Core ChalleNGe Phase if they test positive for the presence of illegal drugs.