Academy Nominations

Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 22nd 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. Please click here for the 2010 Congressional Nomination Application.

Seeking a Nomination - Frequently Asked Questions

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 22nd 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 my District Office at 561-544-6910.

What must be included in my application file?
A complete nomination file consists of the following items:

• Current photo
• High school transcript
• American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results
• Resume of extracurricular activities
• An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
• Minimum of three letters of recommendation

How many academies are there?
There are five service academies. Three reside within the Department of Defense:

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York: www.usma.edu
• U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland: www.usna.edu
• U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs: www.usafa.af.mil

Two reside within the Department of Transportation:

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York: www.usmma.edu
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut: www.cga.edu