Military Academy Nominations
Instructions
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.
Congressman Soto may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please fill out the below packet and return to our office at: Congressman Darren Soto, ATTN Service Academy Applications, 804 Bryan Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Contact us at: FL09ServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov
Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.
Deadlines:
- March 2, 2020: Application period opens
- March 7, 2020: Spring Academy Day
- August/September 2020: Fall Academy Day
- October 2, 2020: All applications due
- October 31, 2020 : Selection Committee Interviews
- November 2020*: Nominees will be contacted
**These dates will be updated as they become available and are subject to change. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
We strongly recommend contacting your chosen academy’s local admissions representatives. These individuals are a great resource to provide additional information on their application process, deadlines and to assist prospective cadets and families.
- West Point Field Force
- Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officers
- Air Force Liaison Officers
- Merchant Marine Field Reps