Dirigo State

Maine's combined Boys and Girls State: a week-long youth government program at Colby College in Waterville, run by the American Legion Family. The 2027 session runs June 20 to 25 and the cost is 400 dollars per student, paid with the application by the sponsoring post or the family.

Offered by The American Legion Department of Maine. Summer Program for high school students in Maine, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Policy, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Maine.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Dirigo State

When is the Dirigo State deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Dirigo State free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Dirigo State?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Maine. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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