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<p>The Coast Guard pays for the tuition, students pay their own room & board using allowances and benefits, which are adequate to cover all of the costs.</p>
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<p>No, attending the prep school is not enough, you must successfully complete it to guarantee a place in the next reporting class. About 85% of prepsters gain appointments the following year.</p>
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