Service Academy Nominations
Each 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.
Eligibility Requirements For Nomination to a Service Academy
Nomination Application Documents
Contact Information
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:
Senator E. Benjamin Nelson
United States Senate
ATTN: Academy Nomination
11819 Miracle Hills Dr., Suite 205
Omaha, NE 68154
Useful Links
For more information on the service academies, click on the following links:
U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD
U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY
U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. Merchant Marines in Kings Point, NY
Please Note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination. You should contact them directly for more information.