Service Academy Nominations: FAQ
- Age: Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
- Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- Residence: Must reside within the 51st Congressional District of California
You can find our Service Academy Nomination application here.
For other questions, contact Kate Needham-Cano, Senior Community Representative and Military & Veterans Liaison, at kate.needhamcano@mail.house.gov
For other questions, contact Kate Needham-Cano, Senior Community Representative and Military & Veterans Liaison, at kate.needhamcano@mail.house.gov
The deadline for submitting your nomination packet this year is October 15, 2025. Please note this is earlier than last year’s deadline.
A nomination is the authority from a nominating source to be considered by an academy. An appointment is the actual admission to the candidate’s preferred academy.
Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. Nomination sources include:
- A U.S. House Representative from the candidate’s district
- Both U.S. Senators from the candidate’s state
- The Vice President of the United States
- Military chain of command (for service members and ROTC)
- Academy direct nomination routes (for children of career military or service-connected veterans)
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by email by October 20, 2025. Those not selected will also receive a notification on the same date.
Yes! You may be nominated to multiple academies depending on how well you perform in this year's candidate pool. It is also possible to receive multiple appointments.
Our office will inform each academy of your nomination. The academy will then make final decisions on your status and eligibility. If selected, you will receive an offer of admission directly.
Academies generally begin notifying candidates and congressional offices in February. All offers are typically sent out by May. Some academies offer rolling appointments.