Our nation's service academies offer young men and women of ambition and patriotism the opportunity to earn a fully-paid college degree while serving honorably in the armed forces. These four-year institutions train the next generation of American leaders, equipping youth with the skills, discipline, and knowledge that will set them on a path of accomplishment and accolade.
Our office can nominate interested and qualified prospective students from our district to these four academies:
U.S. Air Force Academy | U.S. Merchant Marine Academy |
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U.S. Military Academy | U.S. Naval Academy |
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Nominations from the 15th district are competitive and stress scholastic, athletic, and leadership excellence – but we strongly encourage that anyone with the drive and passion apply. To do so, you must be:
Applications must be sent to our Washington, D.C. office no later than December 31 to be considered. A completed application will include:
A fifth service academy – the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, in New London, Connecticut – offers a separate, independent, nationally competitive application program. Visit that academy's site for more information.
Please call our Washington office at 202.225.4365 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 15thDistrict Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, 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 one of the U.S. Service Academies 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:
Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy:
Contact my office at (202) 225-4365to request a nomination packet.
My nomination application period opens May 15th of each year for those candidates who are high school juniors and will be seniors the following school year, or who have already graduated.
This year the deadline for submitting a nomination packet to my District Office is October 20.
A complete nomination file consists of the following items:
Applicants who submit a completed nomination file will be scheduled for an interview in late October or early November.
Nominations are based on a "whole person" evaluation. Factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, physical aptitude, character and motivation are taken into consideration and compared with other applicants.
There are five service academies.
Three reside within the Department of Defense:
Two reside within the Department of Transportation:
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, as the U.S.C.G.A. accepts candidates based on their own testing criteria.
Some of the people applicants typically seek recommendations from include:
I do not require a specific recommendation form. A letter of recommendation is sufficient.
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.
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.
Academies will begin to notify candidates of their admission status in February. All offers of appointment are generally sent out by May.