Frequently asked questions from parents

Future Men is a Christian boarding school where struggling boys and young men ages 14 to 20 learn to take ownership and become men. It is located near Branson, Missouri. Every week is built on three pillars: Christian men who live on campus and walk through each day with your son, accredited academics with an individual plan built for him, and two full days a week learning a trade at a local business. Founder Aaron Boldman has led the school since 2002.

Future Men serves boys and young men ages 14 to 20.

No. There are no drill instructors and no military model. Future Men is a Christian school and discipleship home with clear structure and clear consequences. Change comes through Christian men walking alongside your son, Bible teaching, school and hard work. Compare the options.

No. Future Men is Christian mentoring and discipleship. We do not provide licensed therapy or psychiatric care, and not every mental-health need can be safely served here. Our admissions team reviews every situation individually. Learn more.

Common struggles include defiance and disrespect, anger, lying, falling behind in school, substance use, pornography, screen addiction, a lack of motivation, and the absence of a strong male role model. Our admissions team reviews every situation individually before accepting a student.

Most students stay 9 to 18 months. Length of stay is shaped by the academic and personal goals set at enrollment. Admission is year-round, and emergency placements are available upon request.

Future Men is intentionally small, with 18 to 20 students at any given time, so your son is known by name by the men who mentor him.

Yes. Future Men is unapologetically Christian. Faith is part of every day, and students go to church together every Sunday. We never force belief. We live out the gospel and invite each student to discover the truth for himself.

Yes. Future Men is accredited by Cognia, the global accrediting organization formerly known as AdvancED.

Yes. Students earn high school credits, make up what they may have missed at home and work toward graduating with a diploma in hand.

Usually, yes. His coursework is prescribed for him and paced by where he needs to be when he leaves, with staff alongside him every day, so a student who has fallen behind can catch up faster than he ever could in a crowded classroom. We find out where he is at enrollment and build his plan from there.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, every student works at a local business learning a trade, such as electrical, plumbing, welding, auto mechanics, construction, landscaping, firefighting and more. Apprenticeship hours earn elective credit. See the program.

Tuition at Future Men is $6,300 per month. There is a one-time $2,000 nonrefundable admission charge that is not credited toward tuition. Emergency placement is an option when placement within 24 to 48 hours is a requirement, for an additional $1,500. Acceptance is still determined by our admissions team and bed availability. Families may withdraw at any time without notice. Tuition and fees are not refunded. Tuition details.

Tuition is billed monthly through the secure parent portal, where families can pay by bank transfer (ACH) or card and see their payment history.

Yes. After a three-week settling-in period, every student has a scheduled weekly family call, monitored by staff. Parents also have a scheduled call with staff every other week, starting right away. You can reach out whenever you need to, and you are encouraged to visit. How families stay connected.

Most boys do not want to come at first. That is normal. Talk with us before you tell him, and we will share what has helped other families plan the conversation and the trip.

Every situation is different, so talk with us. Young men 18 to 20 are welcome at Future Men, and our goal is always to help your son choose to stay, own his choices and do the work.

Future Men is registered with the Missouri Department of Social Services under the state residential care facility law, every adult completes state-required background checks, and staff live on campus. Anyone can report a concern to the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-392-3738. Our safety commitments.

In the Ozark Mountains near Branson, Missouri. Families fly into Springfield-Branson National Airport, and we share directions when your visit is scheduled. Visiting and travel.

Yes. Families come to Future Men from across the country. Admission is year-round, and emergency placements are available upon request.

Apply online whenever is convenient for you with the online application. Save as you go and come back to finish; no documents are needed to start. Our admissions team will contact you within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays. You are always welcome to call (417) 546-0776, too. See how admissions works.