Service Academy Nominations

Congresswoman Jane Harman is currently accepting nomination applications from residents of the 36th Congressional District who are interested in attending one of the nation's military academies.

The United States Service Academies rank competitively with the top academic institutions in the country. These academies offer young people a top-quality education and the opportunity for a career in the military. All educational costs are paid for by the U.S. government.

Congresswoman Harman will make nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis), the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy for the class starting in the summer of 2011 (graduating class of 2015). The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is the only U.S. Service Academy that does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Prior to applying for a nomination, each candidate should contact the academies directly to request a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire. The basic eligibility requirements for an appointment as established by the service academies stipulate that candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 17 but not older than 23 years of age, unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support any dependents.

Nomination Application Process

In order to apply for a Congressional Nomination from Congresswoman Jane Harman, please provide the following materials:

  1. Completed application (2011 Service Academy Application.pdf)
  2. One page statement on why you wish to enter
  3. Official high school transcript
  4. Official SAT/ACT scores
  5. No more than two letters of recommendation (at least one must be school related)

Please send application materials to:

Congresswoman Jane Harman
2321 Rosecrans Boulevard, Suite 3270
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 643 3636
Fax: (310) 643 6445

The application for the class starting in summer 2011 must arrive by November 30, 2010.

For more information on admissions and appointments please contact the academies directly at:

U.S. Air Force Academy
Admissions Office
HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200
USAF Academy, Colorado 80840
1-800-443-9266

U.S. Military Academy
Admissions Office
Building 606
West Point, New York 10996
1-845-938-4041

U.S. Naval Academy
Admissions Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21402
1-410-293-4361

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, New York 11024
1-866-546-4778

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Admissions Office
31 Mohegan Avenue
New London, Connecticut 06320
1-800-883-8724