Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies. These schools are the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. These institutions prepare college-age Americans to be officers of the U.S. uniformed services. Upon graduation, service academy graduates are commissioned as officers in the active or reserve components of the military or merchant marine for a minimum of five years.

The deadline to apply for the 2024 nomination period has closed. Please check back in mid-2025 for information on the next cycle.

How to Apply for a Nomination

Basic Requirements:

• You must be at least 17 years of age
• You must be a citizen of the United States at the time you enter the Academy.
• You must be unmarried
• You must not be pregnant or have any legal obligation to support a child or dependent.
• You must be a resident of the 15th Congressional District.

You will need to submit a complete application to Congressman Mullin’ s office that includes:

• A completed Military Academy Nomination from: please complete this form.
• Official high school transcripts
• Photograph of yourself
• Three letters of recommendation
• A personal essay explaining why you wish to attend a service academy
• SAT or ACT scores

Deadlines:

• All completed application packets must be delivered or postmarked by Thursday, November 14^th, by 4:30pm, to Congressman Mullin’s District Office:

• Applications received after postmark or delivery deadline will not be accepted.

What’s Next:

• Late November: Eligible Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with Rep. Mullin’s Service Academies Panel.
• Mid-December to End of January: Applicants will be informed of their nomination results and official nominations will be submitted to the Academies.

If you have any questions, please call 650-342-0300.

Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country!