Military Academy Nominations
*Before Completing the Application, Please Read the Frequently Asked Questions*
Here is a link to the Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.
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. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.
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.
Representative Moolenaar may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot alloted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.
*Reminder: In addition to completing and printing the form below, remember to include the following items in the mail to complete your nomination application. The deadline for applications is November 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM.* Interviews will be held in November.
- Current photo (headshot or passport-style photo preferred)
- High school transcript
- American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results
- An essay stating why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less)
- Minimum of three letters of recommendation
*Fill out, print, and return this form by mail to Congressman Moolenaar's Clare office*
Fill out this form completely. Then submit it with the items listed above.
Application for Nomination to U.S. Service Academies