If you are interested in attending a military academy, please contact my Addison office for more information on how to proceed. To be considered for an appointment to one of the four United States Service Academies the U.S. Naval Academy , Annapolis, MD , the U.S. Military Academy , West Point, NY, or the U.S. Air Force Academy , Colorado Springs, CO , an applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for and receive nominations in both categories. Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law.
Senators nominate from applicants in their entire state.
Representatives nominate from applicants who live in their congressional districts. Applicants may apply for and receive nominations from both their United States Senators and from their Representative. Applicants may also apply to the Vice-President of the United States who can nominate applicants at large. Applicants should apply to the service academy of their choice in the spring of their junior year in high school and request a nomination from the appropriate nominating source shortly thereafter. Applications for nomination from Congressman Hyde are accepted beginning in the January of students' junior year in high school.