There are four service academies to which a Congressman may make nominations - the U.S. Naval Academy; U.S. Military Academy; U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.  Please use the links above to receive your packet of information regarding admission requirements.

WHO MAY APPLY:   An applicant for a nomination must be a legal resident of the State of Indiana, and reside within the 5th Congressional District.    Click here to find out if you live within Congressman Burton's district

HOW TO APPLY:    Interested candidates should write a letter to Congressman Burton stating a desire to attend a service academy and to request an application.  Once our office receives the request, we will send an application to be completed and returned to the Indianapolis office, along with the following required information:

  1. Completed application  (please print clearly) Academy Application
  2. Certified copy of high school transcripts
  3. Three or more letters of recommendation
  4. SAT / ACT test scores - If you wish to have your scores sent directly to Congressman Burton, you must provide the ID number of 1047 to the College Board.
  5. Recent photo


Please see this example application packet to correctly submit your service academy nomination request.

Effective immediately, candidates for the USMA Class of 2012 (i.e. entering USMA in 2008 and later) are required to submit a writing score with their SAT and/or ACT exam. The SAT requires the writing exam as part of the test itself. However, the writing portion on the ACT is currently optional. If you register for the ACT, you must select the “ACT Plus Writing” exam. If you have already registered for an upcoming ACT and did not select the “ACT Plus Writing” exam, you should immediately contact ACT (319-337-1270) to add the writing portion. For more information, please visit:
http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/changebefore.html

IMPORTANT:   The original photo is required, along with six photo copies of your completed file.  If you apply to more than one academy, six additional copies per academy is required.

Once your application is received,  you will be contacted with the time, date, and location of your interview.  Interviews are usually scheduled in mid-December.

CONTACT INFORMATION:   Please send your letter requesting an application to:

Congressman Dan Burton
8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1050
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Questions? Please feel free to call the toll free number 800-382-6020 or 317-848-0201