If you or one of your children are interested in attending one of our military service academies, Congresswoman Sutton’s office can help. As a Member of Congress, Congresswoman Sutton has 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, please fill out, print, sign, and mail the U.S. Service Academy Nomination Application to:

The Honorable Betty Sutton
Attn: Service Academy Nomination
John F. Seiberling Federal Building
2 South Main Street, Suite 380
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. Military Academy (West Point)
• U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis)
• 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

In order be eligible for acceptance to a U.S. service academy, the 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 within their state); and the Vice-President of the United States (who may nominate applicants from the country at large).

Students in Ohio's 13th Congressional District may apply for a nomination from the following individuals:

Honorable Betty Sutton
John F. Seiberling Federal Building
2 South Main Street, Suite 380
Akron, OH 44308
Ph. 330-865-8450; Fax: 330-865-8470

Deadline for Nomination Application

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:

1. A completed nomination application form.
2. SAT and/or ACT test scores.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. A personal letter of your accomplishments in school, community, church, or employment. Include your reason for wanting to attend a service academy.

Academy Nomination Interviews

Academy nomination interviews will take place in December. Applicants will have a personal interview with the Congresswoman’s academy screening committee which is comprised of community leaders from Ohio's 13th district. Once you submit your nomination application, you will be notified of the location, date and time of your interview.