About Jason Contact District Gallery Issues
Newsroom
In The News
Services Kids Events Calendar Privacy |
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
Home About Jason Contact District Gallery Issues
Newsroom
In The News
Services Kids Events Calendar Privacy |
Services for You
Legislative Links
Search This Site Administration
|
|
U.S. Service Academy NominationsThank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 4th District Representative in the U.S. House, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies. The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending a U.S. Service Academy and serving our country. Seeking a NominationFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is a nomination?Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. A candidate may seek a nomination from the following:
What are the basic eligibility requirements?Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy:
Who do I contact to request an application?Contact my office to request a nomination packet. When is the deadline for submitting a nomination packet?The deadline for submitting a nomination packet to Congressman Altmire’s office is October 31. What must be included in my nomination file?A complete nomination file consists of the following items:
How many academies are there?There are five service academies. Three reside within the Department of Defense:
Two reside within the Department of Transportation:
Are the requirements the same for all of the service academies?No. Although many of the qualifications are similar, each academy operates under its own admissions guidelines. Visit the academy of your choice via the web sites noted for each academy's particular admissions qualifications. It is not necessary to seek a nomination to the Coast Guard Academy. U.S.C.G.A. accepts candidates based on their own testing criteria. Who should I ask to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf?Some of the people applicants typically seek recommendations from include:
Representative Altmire does not require a specific recommendation form. A letter of recommendation is sufficient. Will I automatically be selected by the academy after I receive a nomination?No. You will be placed among a select group of nominees, and the academy of your choice will make the final decision. If selected, you will receive an offer of admission (an appointment) directly from the academy. What if I choose more than one academy? Will I be limited to a single nomination?No. You can be nominated to multiple academies depending on how well you have competed among this year's pool of candidates. It is also possible to win multiple appointments.
Home | About Jason | Contact | District | Gallery | Issues | Newsroom | Services | Kids | Privacy | |
The 110th Congress is working hard to help take America in a new direction. Sign up to receive an e-newsletter from Representative Altmire.
Aliquippa Office Natrona Heights Office Washington, DC Office Cranberry Office Ellwood City Office Farrell Office Murrysville Office New Castle Office Ross Township Office
|
|
|
|
|
|
