U.S. Academy Nominations

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Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies.

The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

What is a nomination?

Members of Congress may recommend applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. A candidate may seek a nomination from the following:

• A member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represents the residents of Puerto Rico.

• Apply directly to the Vice-President of the United States.

Eligibility Requirements

Each applicant for a recommendation must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Age: Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
• Residence: Must reside within the boundaries of Puerto Rico.
• Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy.

Deadline

This year the deadline for submitting a nomination packet to my office is November 23. No exceptions will be made.

What must be included in packet

A complete nomination file consists of the following items:

• Current photo
• High school transcript
• American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results
• Resume of extracurricular activities
• An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
• Minimum of three letters of recommendation

• All documents must be written and submited in English.

Criteria

Nominations are based on a "whole person" evaluation. Factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, physical aptitude, character and motivation are taken into consideration and compared with other applicants.

Academy Information

U.S. Military Academy
Director of Admissions
Building 606 Thayer Road West Point, NY 10996
(845) 938-4011
WEBSITE

U.S. Naval Academy
US Naval Academy
117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402
(410) 293-4361
WEBSITE

U.S. Air Force Academy
HQ USAFA/RRS, 2304 Cadet Dr Ste 200 USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840
(719) 333-3070
WEBSITE

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office
Steamboat Road Kings Point, NY 11024
(800) 732-6267
WEBSITE

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
The U.S. Coast Guard does not require Congressional nominations.
WEBSITE
For the U.S. Academy Nominations Form Click Here