Academy Nominations Form

There are five service academies in the United States which offer young men and women a free college education at a highly-ranked, nationally-recognized academic program while preparing them for an officer's commission in the armed forces. The Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy (West Point), and the Naval Academy all require a nomination from an authorized nominating source.  The Coast Guard Academy is the only one of the armed forces service academies that offers appointments on the basis of an annual nationwide competition; there are no Congressional nominations.

Basic Facts:

• Acceptance at an Academy involves at least a nine year obligation to the Service--Four years at the academy and five years with the service.
• Competition for appointments in the Michigan's 15th District is very intense.  You are therefore encouraged to apply through all available sources, including United States Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, the Vice President, and the Branch of Service (if you are the child or a deceased or disabled veteran).

 
Guidelines:

A candidate must be:

• At least 17 years of age, but not yet 23 years of age;
• A citizen of the United States;
• Unmarried, with no legal obligation to support a child or dependent; and
• A Legal resident of Michigan's 15th Congressional District.

You Will Need to Submit to Congressman Dingell's Office:

• A complete application.
• Four letters of recommendation.
• An official transcript, including your junior year course work, your grade point average, and your class rank.
• SAT or ACT scores (they will be sent directly to Congressman Dingell's office if you indicate 5680 on the registration form).
• A qualified medical examination will be scheduled with the Department of Defense Medical Review Board through the Academy after they receive your pre-candidate questionnaire.

 
Basis for the Nomination:

• Candidate's academic record—grade point average and class rank. The average competitive candidate is in the upper fifth of his or her class.
• Extra-curricular activities—athletics, community service, and school organizations.
• SAT scores—a competitive candidate must have above 560 on verbal and above 600 on math. You are encouraged to retake the SAT if your scores are not at this level.
• Motivation.
• You must also complete the appropriae application process with each academy of interest to you.

All materials must be submitted as a complete packet postmarked by November 14.

Your file will be reviewed and you will be advised sometime between December 14 and January 1 of the outcome.

Academy Nominations Form