Service Academy Nominations

Admission to one of our nation's military academies is highly competitive and individuals nominated from South Carolina must meet the high standards set by the academy. While it is an admittedly laborious process, the rewards for those who qualify are great.

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Title 10, U.S. Code, establishes two nomination categories -- congressional and military service-connected. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to receive nominations in both categories.

Members of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law.

Applicants may also apply to the Vice President of the United States, who can nominate applicants at large. Applicants should apply to the service academy of their choice in the spring of their junior year in high school and request a nomination from the appropriate nomination source shortly thereafter.

If you are interested in seeking a Congressional nomination, please download my application, complete all required forms per instructions within and mail the appropriate parts to my Greenville office. The deadline for receipt of paperwork each year is November 1st. Any applicants wishing to receive a nomination for the upcoming school year must submit their paperwork by this deadline.

Make sure that you also contact the academy of your choice to establish an admissions file.

If you should need any additional questions answered, please contact our Academy Coordinator, Mr. Paul Howell at (864) 232-1141.

Air Force

U.S. Air Force Academy
Admissions Office
Colorado Springs, CO 80840
(719)333-2520

Coast Gaurd

U.S. Coast Gaurd Academy
Admissions Office
New London, CT 06320
(203)444-8444

Merchant Marines

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office
Kings Point, NY 11024
(516)773-5391
(800)732-6267

Military Academy

U.S. Military Academy
Admissions Office
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996
(914)938-4041

Naval Academy

U.S. Naval Academy
USNA Admissions Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
(410)293-4361