The application is online at legion.org/training.
The National American Legion College (NALC) is an opportunity for Legionnaires to enhance their knowledge of the organization’s mission, vison and programs, learn how to be an effective leader at the post level and beyond, and share best practices and ideas with peers.
The 2025 National American Legion College is scheduled for Nov. 16-21 in Indianapolis at American Legion National Headquarters. Download a fillable student application. All applications must be endorsed by your respective department.
NALC applications are due from department leadership to National Headquarters by July 31. Applications sent directly to National Headquarters by applicants will be sent back to the department for proper endorsement.
Prerequisites to attend NALC include:
- Must be a member in good standing.
- Be a member for a minimum of three continuous years.
- Must have completed the Legion’s Basic Training course. (Submit your Basic Training certificate with your NALC application. American Legion Education Institute certificates are not accepted.)
NALC will provide instruction using lectures, small groups and collaborative activities lead by Legion College graduates, national leadership and staff. Over the course of six days, students will engage in: leadership and mentoring; communication strategies; critical thinking and problem solving; use of personality types in personnel management; resolution writing; post meeting management; servant leadership; and more.
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