Tuition
2012-2013 Fees
All applications must be accompanied by a $250 ($150 for returning cadets) non-refundable application free. Master Card, Visa, and American Express are accepted for all fees.
First Year Cadets (full year)
| Alabama Residents | Out of State | |
| Room, Board, Tuition | $16,275 | $17,075 |
| Uniforms | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Book Rental & Lab Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Activities Fee 1 | $180 | $180 |
| Subtotal | $18,955 | $19,775 |
| Early Enrollment Discount 2 | ($500) | ($500) |
| Total | $18,455 | $19,255 |
Students enrolling from outside the United States please add $1,500
Returning Cadets
Returning cadets are cadets who have completed one semester or more at LWMA. Discounts for enrolling beyond the second year require continuous enrollment.
| Alabama Residents | Out of State | |
| Room, Board, Tuition | $16,275 | $17,075 |
| Uniform Maintenance | $500 | $500 |
| Book Rental & Lab Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Activities Fee 1 | $180 | $180 |
| Subtotal | $17,255 | $18,055 |
| Early Enrollment Discount 2 | ($500) | ($500) |
| Subtotal | $16,755 | $17,555 |
| Returning Discount (1yr) | ($500) | ($500) |
| Total (2nd year) | $16,255 | $17,055 |
| Returning Discount (2yr) | ($500 + $300) | ($500 + $300) |
| Total (3rd year) | $15,955 | $16,755 |
| Returning Discount (3yr) | ($500 + $300 + $400) | ($500 + $300 + $400) |
| Total (4th year) | $15,555 | $16,355 |
Other Fees
| Non Refundable Application Fee | $250 (first year) $150 (returning cadets) |
must accompany application |
| Allowance | ~$250 | given out each week for cadets allowance, paid at enrollment |
| Yearbook | $50 | |
| Officers Sword Rental | $95 | all cadet officers |
| NCO Sword Rental | $75 | all senior NCO's |
| Diploma Fee | $50 | all graduating seniors |
| Officer Sword Purchase | ~$350 | |
| Senior Ring | ~$400 | |
| ACT/SAT Testing | ~$50 per test | 11th and 12 graders |
Payment Plans
Plan A: 100% at time of enrollment (1% reduction)
Plan B: 1/2 at enrollment; 1/2 due January 3rd - plus $100 service fee
Plan C: 1/2 due at enrollment; balance paid over 10 months - plus $20 monthly service fee
Plan D: $4,500 due at enrollment and the balance over 10 months - plus $30 monthly service fee
Credit Card Payments: A 1.5% service fee will be added to credit card payments.
1 Includes all fees for sports, cadet, activities and outings. This fee does NOT include costs for whitewater rafting or ski trip
2 Non-Refundable application fee of $250 ($150 for returning cadets) plus a $850 room reservation fee must be received not later than June 15th to receive this discount. The room reservation fee will be credited to the total amount.
Major (LWMA) Joe Watson
Director of Admissions / Band Director
Major Joe Watson serves as the Academy's Admission Officer and has 30 years of service to Lyman Ward as a teacher, coach, and administrator. Major Watson is a native of Gainesville, FL and grew up in Auburn, AL where he graduated from high school after playing baseball and being selected as an All State musician. He attended Auburn University where he received his degree in Education in 1981. While attending Auburn he was a member of the Auburn University Marching Band as well as the Auburn Knights Orchestra.
After accepting a teaching position at Lyman Ward Major Watson became the band director, and has also taught history, science, and coached baseball. Major Watson has been recognized by the Alabama Association of Independent Schools for his distinguished service as an educator at both the 20 and 30 year marks. He and his wife, Becky, reside in Camp Hill and have two daughters. Major Watson is an avid Auburn University fan and enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, and boating on nearby Lake Martin.
| 1-800-798-9151 | joe.watson@lwma.org |
