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The U.S. Military Academies - Army, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant
Marines – rank competitively with the top academic institutions
in the country. These academies offer young people a chance for
top-quality education and the opportunity for a solid career in
the military. The U.S. government pays for all educational costs.
Who is eligible to apply?
All candidates applying for a nomination from my office must be
a U.S. citizen and legal resident of the 16th Congressional District
of California. They must be at least 17 years old and not yet
23 on July 1st of the year of admission. They also must not be
married, pregnant, nor have a legal obligation to support a dependent.
Entrance requirements
Candidates are evaluated in the areas of academics, leadership,
and physical aptitude, and must meet certain medical standards.
Candidates must receive a Congressional nomination to be considered
for an appointment to any of the service academies.
Nominations
Members of Congress are authorized to grant Congressional nominations
to candidates residing in the district they represent. Others
authorized to nominate candidates include the Vice President and
our two U.S. Senators, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. Candidates
should apply for nominations at the same time they apply to the
service academy.
Important addresses and phone numbers:
U.S. Air Force Academy
Admissions Office
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840
(800) 443-9266
Academy
Admissions
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Office of Admissions
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024
(516) 773-5000
U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Army)
Director of Admissions
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-9902
(914) 938-4041 or 1-800-822-ARMY
www.usma.edu/admissions
U.S.
Military Academy at West Point (Army)
U.S. Naval Academy
Dean of Admission
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
(410) 293-4361
U.S.
Naval Academy
For more information, including nomination applications, academy
brochures, and application deadlines, please contact my San Jose
office at (408) 271-8700 or email at zoe.lofgren@mail.house.gov
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