Military Academy Nominations
Thank you for your interest in obtaining a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy. 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.
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 www.usma.edu/
- U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD www.usna.edu/
- U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO www.usafa.af.mil/
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY www.usmma.edu/
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT
- (Does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.)
Congressman Levin may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our District. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please submit a complete application packet. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.
To apply for a nomination to the Air Force, Military, Naval, or Merchant Marine Academies, you must meet all the following minimum requirements:
- be a U.S. citizen or national
- be at least 17 years old and not yet 23 years old on July 1 of the year the applicant would enter the academy (25 years old for USMMA)
- be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- demonstrate comprehensive academic preparation
- demonstrate leadership in athletics or other extracurricular activities
- take the SAT or the ACT
- be in good physical and mental health (the academies require a comprehensive medical exam and physical aptitude exam before acceptance)
To be considered for a nomination to a United States Service Academy, the completed application together with ALL supporting materials must be received in Rep. Levin’s District office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022. Because nominations are highly competitive, you are encouraged to apply for nominations with additional offices, including those of President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senator Feinstein, or Senator Padilla.
Standardized Testing: A copy of your Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and/or American College Testing (ACT) scores is required. The results of the autumn SAT and ACT will arrive too late for consideration in your application.
Transcript(s): An official high school transcript must be included with your application materials. The transcript must list your senior year courses. Please also provide a transcript for any college work that you have completed.
Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may come from teachers, guidance counselors, coaches and/or employers. At least one letter must come from a science or math teacher. Letters from family members will not be accepted. All letters must be signed and submitted in sealed envelopes.
Service Academy Review Board Interviews. Each qualified applicant will be interviewed by Rep. Levin’s Service Academy Advisory Board in Fall 2021. Qualified applicants who submit a completed application by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022 will be notified of their interview appointment time.
Your completed application: Please send your completed application to Rep. Levin's District Office. Use the application checklist at the beginning of your application to ensure that it is complete. An application is considered complete only if it includes ALL the required items, as specified on the checklist on page #1.
Letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may come from teachers, guidance counselors, coaches and/or employers. At least one letter must come from a science or math teacher. Letters from family members will not be accepted. All letters must be signed and submitted in sealed envelopes.