Service Academy Nominations
Instructions
The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies:
- U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY;
- U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD;
- U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO;
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY.
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT. Please note that the USCGA does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
We are now accepting nominations for 2025-2026!
To apply for a Service Academy Nomination from our office, please complete this Google Form. Understand that receiving a congressional nomination does not guarantee admission into an academy, however, it is a requirement to be considered for appointment as a part of each service academy’s admission process, with the exception of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.
The deadline to submit a complete nomination application is 5 pm on September 30, 2025. Please note that we will only accept and review applications that are complete.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application, please contact our office at 240-906-6262.