ABOUT VALLEY FORGE MILITARY COLLEGE
ABOUT VALLEY FORGE MILITARY COLLEGE
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A VISION FOR YOUR LIFE
Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college committed to equipping young men and women to boldly face the challenges of life. It is the Military College of Pennsylvania.™
VFMC is designated as a Pennsylvania National Guard-Friendly School.
The mission of VFMC is to educate students within an academic and military environment to transfer to academically competitive four-year colleges, universities, or service academies. The College builds leaders of character – for the future, for the community, for the country, for the world.
APPLYING TO VALLEY FORGE MILITARY COLLEGE
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APPLYING IS EASY
1. Visit Our Campus
Visits are held on an appointment basis, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When necessary, a visit may be scheduled on Saturday by appointment.
Because campus life is best experienced when classes are in session, we encourage candidates to visit during a weekday. Open Houses are also available for those wanting to learn more about the opportunities at Valley Forge.
2. Apply For College Enrollment
We accept applications on an ongoing basis for January or September enrollment. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can be accepted and considered for scholarship opportunities.
Wondering where to start? Learn more about the VFMC Application Process.
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Graduate as a Commissioned Officer in Just Two Years
Through Valley Forge Military College’s Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program, you will become a second lieutenant at the end of your sophomore year. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity, and Valley Forge Military College is the only college in the northeastern United States that can make it possible for you.
Early Commissioning Program (ECP) cadets at Valley Forge are, without a doubt, the top of the Corps of Cadets. Many hold leadership positions, including Regimental Executive Officer, Infantry Battalion Commander, and Regimental Sergeant Major. Academically, ECP cadets are out front as well. ECP graduates can be found throughout the U.S. Army, leading American soldiers and representing Valley Forge.
VFMC ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
For information about the College’s accreditation status, please see: Accreditation Disclosure(s).
CARES Act
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has released Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act, in which allocates a total of $385,652 to Valley Forge Military College. As required in the regulations of the distribution of funds, an institution is required to issue 50% of this allocation to students who meet specific criteria as listed below. The allocation that Valley Forge Military College will issue to the student population totals $192,826. Upon implementation of this policy, the 50% student allocation can be received via G5. The 50% school allocation; which will total $192,826, will then be received afterwards and is to be used for operational expenses.