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Service Academy Nominations
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:
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- U.S. Naval Academy
- U.S. Military Academy
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy*
*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:
- A completed nomination application form.
- SAT and/or ACT test scores.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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