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Academy Nominations

Colour guard of the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., during morning exercises. [Credits : US Army Photo]

Admission to one of our nation's military academies, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is highly competitive and individuals nominated from the 14th Congressional District must meet the high standards set by the academy. While it is a difficult process, the rewards for those individuals that qualify are great.

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Title 10, U.S. Code, establishes two nomination categories-congressional and military service-connected. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply to receive nominations in both categories.

Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Senators nominate from applicants in their entire state. Representatives nominate from applicants domiciled in their congressional districts. Applicants may also apply to the vice president of the United States who can nominate applicants at large. Applicants should apply to the service academy of their choice in the spring of their junior year in high school and request a nomination from the appropriate nomination source shortly thereafter.

If you have any additional questions,  contact Daniel Moore in my Washington office by emailing daniel.moore@mail.house.gov or calling (202) 225- 5126.