- GENERAL INFORMATION
- ACADEMY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- NOMINATION PROCESS
- GENERAL ACADEMY ADMISSIONS AND NOMINATION STANDARDS
- TIMELINE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS
- DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION
Before an individual can receive an offer of appointment to a service academy, he or she must obtain a nomination from an authorized source. As a U. S. Representative, Congressman Hinojosa is able to submit nominations on behalf of prospective students from his district. A student can also apply for nominations through U. S. Senators and the Vice President.
If a parent is presently on active duty and has served in the military for at least eight years or is retired, a student may apply for a presidential nomination through the military. Children of deceased or disabled veterans or children of Medal of Honor winners may apply for a nomination directly from the service academies.
Students may apply to more than one academy. Each academy's website provides additional information and explains how to request a pre-candidate questionnaire, the first step in the admissions process.
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| Colorado Springs, CO | West Point, NY | Annapolis, MD | Kings Point, NY | *does not require a nomination |
Applications for the Class of 2013 (entering in July, 2009) are due December 15, 2008.
Acceptance of an offer of appointment from an academy involves at least a nine year obligation to military service - four years at the academy and five years of active duty service.
For more information please call Rosie Cavazos at (956) 682-5545 or download an application
ACADEMY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must:
- be at least 17 years old but not have passed the 23 rd birthday on July 1 of
the year entering the academy (except for the Merchant Marine Academy).
- be a U.S. citizen.
- be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children
or other dependents (except for the Merchant Marine Academy).
NOMINATION PROCESS
The applicant must:
- apply for admission directly to each academy in which he/she is interested. The student must take the responsibility to contact the academy(ies) and complete a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire to begin the application process.
- complete an application package for Congressman Hinojosa’s’ congressional nomination which this office provides.
- be interviewed by Congressman Hinojosa’s’ Academy Selection Committee.
GENERAL ACADEMY ADMISSIONS & NOMINATION STANDARDS
The applicant must:
- have evidence of good moral character
- have record of acceptable scholastic achievement
- have participated in extracurricular activities
- be physically fit
- be medically qualified
- be personally motivated to attend the academy and to serve in our armed forces
TIMELINE FOR THE NOMINATION PROCESS
December 15, 2008:
Nomination applications must be received by Congressman Hinojosa’s office by November 15. Your nomination application must include a sealed copy of your high school transcript(s), three (3) sealed letters of recommendations, and an optional 100 word essay about why you are applying to a service academy. Nomination applications should be addressed to:
Congressman Rubén Hinojosa
ATTN: Rosie Cavazos
2864 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539
December 2008:
Congressman Hinojosa reviews the applications and makes his selections for nominations in December. Congressman Hinojosa will then submit his nominations to the academies.
Spring 2009:
Academies make all decisions on offers of appointment for admission during the Spring. Final decision on admission rests with the academies. Applicants will be notified of the academies’ decision throughout this period.
July 2009:
The new classes will enter in July.
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION
Please return the completed application to:
Congressman Rubén Hinojosa
ATTN: Rosie Cavazos
2864 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539