As your Representative in Congress, I have the distinct honor of nominating future military leaders as cadets for their attendance to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies.
Congressman Vindman may nominate up to fifteen individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to the 7th District of Virginia to each of the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy. Congressman Vindman may nominate ten individuals from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Application to a service academy is a two tiered process. Applicants will need to apply directly to the academy (or academies) of interest, and also independently pursue a nomination from a Member of Congress. Applicants must meet all of the admission requirements of the academy they are applying to in order to receive a nomination.
Applications are no longer being accepted at this time. Check back soon for more details.
For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination.
Students interested in applying for a congressional nomination from my office must reside within the current Seventh Congressional District.
The Academies
The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the United States Military as a commissioned officer 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
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
Eligibility Requirements
Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as set forth by the academies as of July 1st of the year of admission:
- Must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday (25 years old for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy)
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be unmarried, not pregnant and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- Must reside within the boundaries of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
- Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the academy
Nominations
Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements as established by law. A candidate may seek a nomination from the following:
- A member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represents the congressional district in which the candidate resides
- Either of the U.S. Senators from an applicant’s state
- The President or Vice-President of the United States
- The Secretaries of the Army, Navy, or Air Force
- The Superintendents of the service academies
Questions
Please contact the Service Academy Coordinator in my Fredericksburg District Office at 703-987-2180, or email Nathan.Francis@mail.house.gov.
For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination.