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Service Academy Nomination

Military 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. For more information, please review our Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination.

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; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Congressman James may nominate up to fifteen individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. This form must be submitted no later than 4:00pm on October 24, 2025. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

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 what inspires you to apply to a Military Academy (500 words or less)
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
  • Required fields are followed by *.
    Your Contact Information
    US Citizen *
    Parent/Guardian Information
    Education Information
    SAT Test Scores
    ACT Test Scores
    Academy Information
    An appointment to the Service Academies is based on a desire by the candidate to devote a lifetime of military service and implies recognition by the appointee of an obligation to the government to devote him / herself to a military career. Are you interested in an appointment on that basis?
    Additional Information
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