If you are a high school student interested in serving our country by attending a military academy, or if you know of a high school student who might be interested, the Service Academy Nomination application has been open since April 28th, 2025. Make sure to apply before the deadline!
Interested applicants should review information posted on the Service Academy Nomination website prior to applying.
Members of Congress are able to 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.
