Each year, I have the honor of nominating fine young men and women from California for selection to the four service academies that require nominations: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy.

Because of the large number of qualified candidates, the nomination process is extremely competitive. I encourage all applicants to also apply directly to the academies and ask that a pre-candidate file be opened for them.

To qualify for a Service Academy, applicants must:

• Be a United States citizen and legal resident of California;
• Be at least 17 years old, but not older than 23 on July 1 of the year you enter the academy;
• Have a high school education or the equivalent;
• High academic standing;
• Participate in extracurricular and/or community activities which demonstrate leadership qualities; and
• Have received competitive scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

I accept nomination applications each year between April and November. To apply for a nomination, please fill out the downloadable form and send it to:

Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein
Military Academy Nomination Request
1 Post Street, Suite 2450
San Francisco, California 94104

Thank you for contacting me regarding a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies. I appreciate hearing from you.

I accept nomination applications from candidates each year between April and November. The application period for the entering class of 2013 (graduating class of 2017) has now closed. I will begin accepting applications for the Class of 2018 on April 1, 2013.

If you have further questions, please feel free to call my San Francisco office at (415) 393-0707. Best regards.
 
Thank you and good luck!