Student Trooper Program

The American Legion, Department of Massachusetts, Inc. sponsors a Student Trooper Program in cooperation with the State Police Academy annually.

The Student Trooper Program is designed to give an opportunity to understand what jobs in law enforcement look like, what's involved in our training, and to expose those interested to the everyday demands that a career in law enforcement entails.

This program is open to high school students ages 15-17 that are in good academic standing. Applicants must be of good moral character and present a well-groomed appearance. Hair must be neatly trimmed and arranged; they must be clean shaven in accordance with policies of the State Police Academy.

This program consists of rigorous training and physical stress in a paramilitary-type academy setting. The Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Student Trooper Program is open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or nationality.

Participants must complete the application by the date listed. Additionally, as part of the application process, a physical examination will be required. The completed Health Statement form will be a required attachment in order to submit your application to the program.

Requirements for the Student Trooper Program

To be eligible, you must be:

• A high school student between the age of 15-17
• In good scholastic standing
• Of good moral character
• Present a well-groomed appearance. Hair must be neatly trimmed and arranged; they must be clean-shaven.

This program consists of rigorous training and physical stress in a paramilitary-type academy setting.  The Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Student Trooper Program is open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or nationality.

A physical examination is required. The completed Health Statement form will be a required attachment in order to submit your application to the program.  Additional information will be provided at that time.

2025 Student Trooper Program Important Dates

The 2025 Student Trooper Program will be Tuesday, July 15 to Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Application Deadline is Monday, May 5, 2025.

Fees

The fee for the 2025 program is $400.00

Please make checks payable to: American Legion, Department of Massachusetts and mark "Youth Cadet" and student's last name in the bottom left-hand corner.

Note: The Massachusetts American Legion will, under certain circumstances, sponsor applicant's fees. Please contact them at [phone] for further details.

How to Apply for the 2025 Student Trooper Program

2025 Student Trooper Application  Health Statement for the 2025 Student Trooper Program  Equipment List / Rules and Regulations / Directions for the 2025 Student Trooper Program 

More Information

Please email [e-mail] with any questions regarding this program.

Candidates that are accepted into the program will be notified with additional information.

No refunds will be authorized for those that do not show up or for a student leaving the program prior to its conclusion.