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Tuition & Training Cost Overview

 

Tuition

  • SRSU H. Joaquin Jackson Law Enforcement Academy hosted by LSCO tuition for all applicants: $2,990.00
  • All applicants must also complete the LSCO Apply – LSCO at Sul Ross Academy Application.
  • Payment can be made online and payment plan arrangements are available.
  • Law Enforcement Academy students have full access to resources and services provided by Lamar State College Orange.
  • Enrollment in the Academy requires full-time enrollment and academic status.

Additional Costs

  • Additional test-preparation subscriptions for examinations (one subscription is included with tuition)
  • Personal supplies
  • Meals
  • Lodging

What’s Included in Tuition

The following items are provided as part of the tuition:

  • Basic classroom supplies
  • Textbooks
  • Uniforms
  • Ammunition for handgun training
  • TASER cartridges for training
  • OC spray for training
  • Other training materials listed in the application

The academy also provides essential training equipment for cadets who do not have personal gear, including:

  • Duty belts and holsters
  • Firearms
  • Handcuffs
  • Other instructional materials

These items are issued for the duration of the program. Cadets will be informed about which items they may keep and which must be returned. Charges may apply for any items that are not returned.

Firearms Training

Cadets receive comprehensive firearms instruction, including:

  • Glock 9 mm semi-automatic pistol (primary training weapon)
  • 12-gauge shotgun (qualification required)
  • AR-15 rifle (familiarization training)

Military veterans may be eligible to receive funding for tuition and living expenses while attending the academy.

To determine eligibility, contact financialaid@lsco.edu

Other financial assistance may be available through the Texas Workforce Commission or other sources. Financial aid is also available through Lamar State College Orange. Contact Administrative Assistant Melissa Fierro for more information.

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Other Requirements

Physical fitness is emphasized throughout the basic police academy. Several hours are devoted to arrest tactics, takedown techniques, and self-defense. Candidates who are unable to participate in strenuous physical activity should not apply to the basic police academy.

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