Military Academy Nominations

This press release from Representative Craig A. Goldman (R-TX) was published on Thu Jan 02 and titled "Military Academy Nominations". It focuses on the environment and touches on foreign policy, defense.

Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Background and Information 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; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. 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 Both U.S. Senators from his or her state Apply directly to the Vice-President of the United States Congressman Goldman may nominate a select number of individuals for each vacant academy slot allocated to District 12. A nomination is not an indication of acceptance or admission to a service academy. Please see the information below on application guidelines, how to submit a completed application packet, and the general nomination process timeline. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Application Guidelines Eligibility Requirements: Be at least 17 years old, but have not passed their 23rd birthday Must be a U.S. citizen Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents Must currently reside within the boundaries of the 12th Congressional District of Texas. Exceptions will be made for students enrolled at military preparatory schools with immediate family ties to congressional district 12 Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy The eligibility requirements must be met as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy. Application Packet Requirements: Application Form ( Download HERE ). Current photo High school transcript/ college transcript (if applicable) If you are taking college courses through a community college or career technical school in conjunction with your high school courses, both transcripts are required American College Testing Program (ACT) and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results Screenshots or a PDF of your results are required. All scores are verified for accuracy with the College Board before interviews Per the Service Academy recommendations, you are highly encouraged to take the ACT or SAT early and often to show progress and score improvement, should you need it Resume Resumes should include your full address, contact email, contact number, latest GPA, and the school you are attending It is best to highlight your academic achievements, leadership abilities, community involvement, athletic involvement, and extracurricular activities An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or fewer) Minimum of three letters of recommendation Important Deadlines Applications open May 15th of every year for candidates who are high school juniors going into their senior year, or who have already graduated A complete application packet MUST be received IN FULL by the application deadline, Friday, October 16th, 2026, at