While it is a difficult process, the rewards for those individuals that qualify are great. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must have a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may apply for receive nominations in both categories. Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements establish by law.
Senators nominate from applicants in their entire state.
Representatives nominate from applicants domiciled in their congressional districts. 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 nomination source shortly thereafter. If you are interested in the seeking a congressional nomination for the class entering in the summer of 2002, write my office at 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 and request a application. The dateline for the application is November 15, 2001.