Once selected for nomination to the Merchant Marine Academy one then competes for the state quota. Due to the competitive nature of academy appointments, I urge you to apply to every nominating authority for which your eligibility allows. However, if you receive a nomination from another source, I may not be able to duplicate that nomination. Since the academies are able to award more appointments than are provided by Congressional and other vacancies, candidates who are highly qualified rarely need more than one nomination. In order that more applicants will have an opportunity to be reviewed by the academies, please let me know if you are nominated by another authority.
Applicants initiate the process by calling or writing to request nominations.
The Congressional office will send application packets to students upon request. Formal candidacy is established upon receipt of the Application. It is recommended that all application materials be postmarked prior to November 12, 2001. The Academy Nominating Committee suggests you submit letters of recommendation. It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure all materials are submitted on time.