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Services: U.S. Service Academy NominationsEach year, I have the most gratifying responsibility and privilege of nominating Nebraska's finest young men and women to the Military (Army), Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. This page contains information about the nomination process and procedures for applying as well as information on my review process for selecting candidates and a timeline of important dates for academy applicants. It is important to understand that to attend a Service Academy you must apply and receive a Congressional Nomination and you must also make a separate application to a Service Academy. Each academy has its own selection process for admittance. The academies will send you a catalogue, a detailed explanation of their selection process, and useful suggestions for other actions to take. First, the basic eligibility requirements for a nomination to a Service Academy:
Next, the nomination application documents:
Jan McCarty is the contact person for obtaining an academy nomination. Jan can be contacted by phone at the Omaha Office: 402.391.3411 or by e-mail at: jan_mccarty@bennelson.senate.gov for application forms and assistance in providing other information. You may also print an application here. All nomination applications must be returned to my Omaha Office by mid-October (each year the exact date will be set). The address:
For important dates for academy applicants, click here. For more information on my review process for selecting nominees, click here. For more information on the service academies, click on the following links:
Please Note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination. You should contact them directly for more information. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)Receiving an academy appointment is an extremely competitive process. Every year many highly qualified candidates are not selected or nominated to a Service Academy. These candidates do however meet the qualifications for acceptance at numerous private and state universities across the country. Most of these colleges and universities have one or more ROTC programs located on their campus. ROTC can offer you the same officer commission and military career opportunity as a Service Academy. In addition, ROTC offers thousands of full tuition and fees scholarships to attend these private and state universities. The links below will provide you with more information on each Service's ROTC program. |
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