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.
We are now accepting applications for 2024 Service Academy Nominations
** Click here for Service Academy Nomination Application Form **
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies:
- United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point, NY www.usma.edu/
- United States Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD www.usna.edu/
- United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO www.usafa.af.mil/
- United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY www.usmma.edu/
- United States 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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum Nomination Requirements
To apply for a nomination to a service academy, 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)
Application Requirements
To begin the nomination process, you should first start the application process directly with the service academy you wish to attend. You should also apply for all the nominations for which you may be eligible including, but not limited to, Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, and Vice President Kamala Harris. Please be aware that each member may have a different application process.
To be considered for a congressional nomination from Rep. Levin, you must complete all the required materials in our application packet by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on October 21, 2024.
Required Materials:
- Completed application packet
- Resume of extracurricular activities, including employment (if any), clubs, volunteer activities, and sports teams
- Essay/Personal Statement: Limit your writing to 500 words. Prompt is included in the packet
- Official Transcript: Please include the most recent grades available. You are welcome to submit transcripts for any college work that you have completed
- Copy of your SAT and ACT scores
- Affidavit of Residence and Media Release Form: These materials are included in the packet
- Three letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation may come from teachers, guidance counselors, coaches and/or employers. It is recommended that at least one letter come from a science or math teacher
- Your recommender(s) may prefer their letter be sent directly to our office. If that is the case, they may send their letter directly to CA49.ServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Candidate Name - Letter of Recommendation”
Please submit the application packet, affidavit of residence/media release form, essay/personal statement, and resume in a single PDF file via email by 5:00 p.m. PST on October 21, 2024, with the subject line “Candidate Name – Service Academy Nomination”. Official transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and letters of recommendation may be submitted separately if necessary. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. If you are unable to have your materials uploaded to your application, or if you are unable to email the packet, please contact CA49.ServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov to make alternative arrangements. Upon successful submission you will receive email confirmation of your application.
All applicants will be subject to an interview conducted by Rep. Levin’s Service Academy Advisory Board. Applicants will be notified by e-mail or phone for scheduling. Interviews will be held November 16th and 17th, 2024 in our Oceanside office. If you need alternate interview accommodations (such as a virtual interview), please email us at CA49.Service Academy@mail.house.gov.
NOTE: In addition to seeking a nomination from Rep. Levin, applicants must contact the Admissions Office at each academy to open an admissions file. Following consideration of the applicants, Rep. Levin’s Advisory Board will propose slates of candidates for nominations to each of the service academies. Final decisions on appointments and admission are at the discretion of the service academies.
The Congressional nomination process is very competitive, and one that Rep. Levin and his Service Academy Advisory Board take very seriously. Please understand that if an applicant does not receive a nomination from Rep. Levin, it does not necessarily mean they do not meet academy standards. Rather, it likely reflects the high caliber of candidates who applied for a very limited number of nominations.