Through Congressman Blumenauer's office, you can apply for admission into 4 military academies. Academy Nomination Application Instruction Sheet Academy Admission Offices Service Academy Qualifying Factors Must be atleast 17 but not yet 22 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must not be married, pregnant or have legal obligation to support a child.
Physical requirements vary according to academy.
The following schedule may be used as a guide to the timing of important steps in the nomination and appointment process. Beginning in March Members of Congress begin to receive applications for nominations to the service academies. September through December Members of Congress accept applications and screen applicants, including interview if used. Members of Congress send out press releases announcing application deadlines. September through January Academies provide periodic applicant evaluations to members of Congress based on the evaluation of the information self-reported by the applicant.