Service Academy Nominations

Applicants to U.S. military service academies must request a nomination from their member of Congress.

Those interested in obtaining a nomination for the Class of 2016 should contact my office for more information. Applications for the Class of 2017 are due November 1, 2012.

Please note, you must be a constituent of the 21st Congressional District in order to apply for a nomination from my office.

General Eligibility Requirements

1.      As of July 1 of the year of entry to a service academy, you must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed your 23rd birthday.

2.      You must be a citizen of the United States, unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation for support of a child or other dependents.

I recommend each applicant to request information from the service academies in which they are interested and, if possible, arrange a visit. For more information, please visit the web pages of the service academies:

United States Air Force Academy

United States Military Academy

United States Naval Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my district office at (305) 470-8555.

Service Academy Nomination Packet 2012 ( 09/17/12 02:41 PM PST )