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Military Academy Nominations

CLICK HERE to view slides from our Service Academy Nomination Virtual Information Session 

Each year, Members of Congress nominate promising young people to become eligible for an appointment to a U.S. Service Academy. The academies are seeking future cadets and midshipmen who possess “whole person” qualifications: good moral character, a commendable academic record, evidence of strong leadership potential, physical aptitude, medical fitness, motivation to achieve academically, and eventually, the desire to serve as an officer in the Armed Forces. Our office will make up to ten nominations for each House of Representative vacancy at:

  • The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado

  • The United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

  • The United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

  • The United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York

The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy(USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a Congressional nomination for appointment.

Nominations will be awarded based on the recommendations of the Citizens Advisory Committee and Congressman Jason Crow. The nominating process begins by completing the application packet. The online application must be completed, and all supporting materials (including letters of recommendation) must be received by September 29, 2023.

The 2023 Service Academy Nomination process timeline is as follows:
  • April 15: Application for a nomination opens

  • September 29: Application closes

  • October 16: Qualified applicants receive an invitation to schedule an in-person interview

  • Early November: Interviews will be held - exact dates to be announced 

  • Late December: Nominees are announced

  • January 31: All Congressional nominations will be submitted to their respective academies.

How to apply: Click HEREto begin your application.