Military Academy Nominations

If you are interested in becoming a leader, serving your country, and receiving a high-quality education,you may want to consider applying to one of our nation's military service academies.The academies offer academic and intellectual growth, personal development, and leadership training for men and women in many career fields. Graduates are commissioned as officers in one of our armed services.

Each U.S. Congressman and Senator  may make up to five appointments in each of the service academies. Requests for nominations to the four national service academies should be made in the spring of an applicant's junior year in high school. 

Academy Applicants must be:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Permanent resident of the 30th District of California (Are you a resident of the 30th District?)
  • At least 17 years of age but not yet 23 as of July 1 of the year of admittance.
  • Unmarried with no dependents (marriage and age requirements vary for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy)

Permanent residents of the 30th Congressional District who are interested in applying for a nomination for admission to one of America's military service academies should contact Rep. Waxman's Los Angeles office.

Office of Rep. Henry Waxman 
8436 West Third Street, Suite 600
Los Angeles, California 90048
T 323.651.1040

In addition to a nomination from a U.S. Congressman or Senator, candidates must apply to the service academy of their choice. Information on the academies' admission requirements and standards can be obtained by telephoning, writing, or visiting the website of the admissions offices of the academies.

U.S.Coast Guard Academy - Entrance to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is no longer by application to a Congressman or Senator. You must make your application directly to the Academy.  If you are interested in applying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy you may write to: Director of Admissions, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT 06320. You may also call them at (860) 444-8503 or send an email to admissions@uscga.edu.  You can find more information at www.uscga.edu/opportunity.

For more information visit Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.