Student Body

The Landing School students are a diverse group of adult learners, second career seekers, recent high school graduates, veterans, and international students who have a shared passion for all things boating. That’s the Landing School difference - our students and instructors truly enjoy their time here! With various scholarships, financial aid packages, and tuition assistance, we make achieving a degree or diploma affordable. 

High School Graduates
With the opportunity to achieve a diploma in one of our marine programs in ten months or an associate degree in two years, The Landing School is an affordable and smart investment for recent high school graduates who are looking for an alternative to a traditional four-year university. Small class sizes and one-on-one time with instructors offers a broad education that combines theory and practice to create a very effective and thorough experience. Access to career development services, an on-site learning resource center, and attentive administrative services ensures that students receive all the help they need to be successful in their course of study. 

Adult Learners, Second Career Seekers
At The Landing School, we encourage students to embrace the challenges of a hands-on marine program. The work here is traditional in terms of classwork and lectures, but it is progressive in terms of the collaboration between students and instructors on real world projects. Many of our students are looking to pursue the career they always wanted in a marine trade. Others are interested in learning more about how to maintain their own boats or have always wanted to build a boat with their own two hands. Whatever the case, adult learners find an atmosphere that combines passion with education to create a truly unique experience.

Women in the Marine Industry

The Women in the Marine Industry Initiative (WIMII) will inspire, educate, and lead women to a fulfilling and successful career in the marine industry with confidence and pride. WIMII aims to raise awareness among women across the country that pursuing a career in the marine industry is not only worthwhile but rewarding.

The marine industry is enjoying a great deal of success locally and nationally. However, women haven’t always been made aware of the excellent career opportunities that await them. In order for this initiative to be successful, it will take members from across the industry to come together to create a network of resources.

International Students
Students at The Landing School come from a variety of countries including France, Spain, South Africa, Finland, The United Kingdom, South Korea, Venezuela, and Bermuda, just to name a few. Being less than two hours from Boston’s Logan International Airport, access to the school is easy. The location offers a variety of opportunities to explore. Art galleries, outdoor recreation, theater, and of course boating opportunities abound. International students also have access to resources to help them with visas, housing, and other services they require to make their stay in Maine and their experience at The School fulfilling.

Veterans
The Landing School is approved as an institution of higher education by the Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Programs including the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Chapter 33), and Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (Chapter 31). Veteran applicants are encouraged to submit eligibility paperwork shortly after submitting their application.

POST 9/11 G.I. BILL® (CHAPTER 33)
The Post 9-11 G.I. Bill® educational veterans benefits will pay eligible veterans tuition and fees up to a certain amount each year. That amount increases every July 1st. To find out that amount click here.
An annual books & supplies stipend is paid proportionately based on enrollment.
A monthly housing allowance (MHA) rate for an E-5 with dependents based on the zip code and the school's location. Access a BAH Calculator

This veterans benefits provide up to 36 months of education benefits, generally benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their G.I. Bill® to dependents. For more information, visit gibill.va.gov.

VETERANS' VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (CHAPTER 31)
Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) is intended to help the service-disabled veteran become independent in daily living and, to the extent possible, to select, prepare for, and secure entry level employment which is compatible with his or her interests, abilities, and physical capabilities.
> General information on Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
> Information on How to Apply

NEXT STEPS
To confirm your eligibility for benefits, you can apply online. For questions, you can call the VA office at (888) 442-4551. Applicants should forward a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Release and Discharge (DD Form 214) to The Landing School admissions@landingschool.edu 207-985-7976.

The school's VA facility code is 31005019. Applications for the G.I. Bill® can also be made online.

G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill