Service Academy Nominations

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If you, or your son or daughter, are interested in attending one of our military service academies, my office can help. As a Member of Congress, I have the distinct honor to assist you in obtaining a nomination to the Air Force, Naval, Merchant Marine, or Military Academies.


Eligibility Requirements

  • All candidates applying for a congressional nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to a service academy:
  • Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of the 13th Congressional District of Ohio.
  • Be at least 17 years of age and not past their 23rd birthday (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy).
  • Be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

**The Acceptance of an appointment to a United States service academy commits a candidate to six years of active duty service following graduation**


Application Process

If you are interested in applying for a congressional nomination to a service academy, you may fill out, print, sign, and mail the U.S. Service Academy Nomination Application to:

Congresswoman Betty Sutton

Attn: Service Academy Nomination

39 East Market Street, LL #1

Akron, OH 44308

While we can nominate candidates, it is your responsibility to directly contact your academy or academies of choice to request a pre-candidate questionnaire and complete a candidate file. The questionnaire may also be completed online by visiting each academy's webpage:

*The U.S. Coast Guard does not require a Congressional appointment. Appointments are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.

Nomination Process

An applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. You may apply for more than one nomination and are encouraged to do so. Nominating sources include: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives (who may only nominate applicants who reside within their congressional district); Members of the U.S. Senate (who may nominate applicants living anywhere within their state); and the Vice-President of the United States (who may nominate applicants from the country at large).

Students in the 13th Congressional District may apply for a nomination to the following:

Honorable Betty Sutton 
39 East Market Street, LL #1 
Akron, Ohio 44308
330-865-8450
FAX: 330-865-8470

Honorable Joseph Biden
Office of the Vice President
Old Executive Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-456-9000

Honorable George Voinovich
1240 East Ninth Street, Rm. 2955
Cleveland, Ohio 44199
216-522-7095

Honorable Sherrod Brown
600 E. Superior Avenue, Rm. 2450
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216-522-7272, FAX: 216-522-2239


Prior to the End of Junior Year

Schedule either or both the ACT/SAT exams. Exams scores may be sent directly to our office using the following codes: SAT 1639 / ACT 7609.

Through the Summer

Read the catalogue that accompanies your pre-candidate questionnaire. Consider who you want writing letters of recommendation. If possible, visit a service academy.

Deadline

The deadline to submit your application for nomination is NOVEMBER 15. Only senior grades and/or additional test scores will be accepted after the deadline. Academy files are to be complete by this date and should include the following:

  1. A completed nomination application form.
  2. SAT and/or ACT test scores.
  3. Your official high school transcript, or, if applicable, your preparatory school or college transcript. Your transcript must include your class rank, grade point average, senior courses and grades, if available.
  4. Three letters of recommendation only. The letters should reflect your leadership qualities, skills and abilities, and should come from members of the community who know you well.
  5. A personal letter of your accomplishments in school, community, church, or employment. Include your reason for wanting to attend a service academy.

Academy Interviews

Academy interviews will take place in December. You will have a personal interview with my academy screening committee comprised of community leaders from the 13th district. You will be notified of your interview date, time, and place.