In order to be considered for entry into one of our nation's service academies, applicants must obtain a nomination from the member of Congress who represents their community.* It is Congressman Capuano's honor and privilege to perform this service for students of the 8th District.
*Congressional nominations are not required for admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. If you would like to learn more about this institution, visit the Academy's web site.
Young people who are interested in this academic and career path should open a file in the Congressman's office by sending a letter of interest to:
Office of Congressman Mike Capuano
110 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
To be eligible for a nomination to a service academy, applicants must also meet a variety of requirements including the following:
There are also physical requirements that vary depending upon the academy.
If you are interested in applying for a nomination to one of the service academies, please view the application form below. Please mail this completed form, along with all of the requested supporting documentation to:
Office of Congressman Mike Capuano
110 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
Please note: The deadline to apply for a nomination is November 1st.
*Documents in PDF format can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat software. If you would like download this free software, visit the Adobe web site.