Each year I have the privilege of nominating outstanding Alaskan students for appointment to one of the four service academies. The President of the United States officially makes all appointments to the United States service academies. However, each member of Congress is allotted a limited number of nominations, which they may submit for consideration of an appointment (by the academy) to fill the vacancies at each academy. Because securing a nomination does not guarantee an appointment or offer of admission, the entire process is highly competitive. You are therefore encouraged to apply to as many sources as you are eligible, including, but not limited to, your Congressional Delegation and the Vice-President of the United States.

Each applicant seeking a nomination from my office must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• At least 17 years but not older than 23 years old

• Must be a U.S. citizen and a legal and permanent resident of the State of Alaska

• Unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligations to support children
  

In addition to applying to my office for a nomination, you must also complete and submit the requisite admissions application to your academy or academies of choice. It is your responsibility to ensure that the institutions to which you are applying open an admissions file for you. I encourage you to begin your application process to the academies immediately. You may contact each academy by clicking the links below.

U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Military Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Naval Academy

The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require congressional nominations. If you are interested in attending the USCG Academy, you should contact the Academy directly at USCGA, Admissions Office, New London, Connecticut 06321 (www.cga.edu) or by calling 1-800-883-8724.

The application packet may be downloaded from this website. Once you have completed all of the application requirements, please send your completed application packet to my Anchorage District Office by December 15.

Due to the volume of applications that must be processed, extensions beyond this deadline are not possible. If an applicant’s application and required materials are not received by December 15, the applicant cannot be considered for a nomination. I encourage you to follow up with my office to confirm receipt of your completed application.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance, intelligence, leadership ability, moral character, adequacy of preparation, and commitment to attend a service academy. I commend you for your interest and wish you the best of luck.

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