Search
United States Service Academy Nominations
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 16th District Representative in the U.S. House, 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 a U.S. Service Academy and serving our country. Our nomination process for the Service Academies is now closed until March 2, 2015.
What is a nomination?
Members of Congress may nominate 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 congressional district in which the candidate resides
- Both U.S. Senators from his or her state
- Apply directly to the Vice-President of the United States
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy:
- 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 the 16th Congressional District of Florida.
- Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy.
Who do I contact to request an application?
Please contact Joan Hansen in my Sarasota office at 941-951-6643.
Our nomination process for the Service Academies is now closed.
What must be included in my nomination file?
A complete nomination file consists of the following items:
- Current photo (headshot) and a copy of drivers license.
- High school transcript
- American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results
- Resume of extracurricular activities and past employment
- An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (included in packet)
- Three letters of recommendation (included in packet)
How many academies are there?
There are five service academies.
Three reside within the Department of Defense:
One resides within the Department of Transportation:
One resides within the Department of Homeland Security:
Are the requirements the same for all of the service academies?
No. Although many of the qualifications are similar, each academy operates under its own admissions guidelines. Visit the academy of your choice via the web sites noted for each academy's particular admissions qualifications.
It is not necessary to seek a nomination to the Coast Guard Academy. U.S.C.G.A. accepts candidates based on their own testing criteria.
Who should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?
Some of the people applicants typically seek recommendations from include:
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Employer
- Coaches
- Clergy
- Scout Leaders
Will I automatically be selected by the academy after I receive a nomination?
No. You will be placed among a select group of nominees, and the academy of your choice will make the final decision. If selected, you will receive an offer of admission (an appointment) directly from the academy.
What if I choose more than one academy? Will I be limited to a single nomination?
No. You can be nominated to multiple academies depending on how well you have competed among this year's pool of candidates. It is also possible to win multiple appointments.
-
HIDDEN_WEBSITE_VARIABLES
How to use: Insert <span class="EXACT_VALUE_LABEL_AS_ENTERED_BELOW"> </span> where you'd like the value to be populated.
Non-breaking space within span tags - - is required for WYSIWYG.
Label
(no spaces or special characters)Value
Comments (optional) repName John Smith helpWithFedAgencyAddress Haverhill District Office
1234 S. Courthouse
Haverhill, CA 35602district 21st District of California academyUSCitizenDate July 1, 2012 academyAgeDate July 1, 2012 academyApplicationDueDate October 20, 2012 repStateABBR AZ repDistrict 1 repState Arizona repDistrictText 1st repPhoto SponsoredBills Sponsored Bills CoSponsoredBills Co-Sponsored Bills
-
Office Locations
Office Name Location Image Map URL Washington DC 2104 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5015
Fax: (202) 226-0828http://goo.gl/V8S6vy Sarasota Office 111 South Orange Avenue
Floor 2R, Suite 202W
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 951-6643
Fax: (941) 951-2972http://goo.gl/HeuJYA Bradenton Office 1051 Manatee Ave West, Suite 305
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 747-9081
Fax: (941) 748-1564http://goo.gl/7x7Cm4