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U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 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.
Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. A candidate may seek a nomination from the following:
Application Deadline: September 25th
Frequently Asked Questions What are the basic eligibility requirements?
Who do I contact to request an application?
Contact Rich Winters in my Carmel District Office to request a nomination packet. The office number is 845-225-3641, ext. 49371. What must be included in my nomination file?
A complete nomination file consists of the following items:
How many academies are there? 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? 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:
Will I automatically be selected by the academy after I receive a nomination? 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. |