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.
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 Military 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.