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Applicants must excel in academics and extracurricular activity, demonstrate leadership traits, interest in the military, and meet physical fitness and medical standards as outlined by the U.S. service academies.  Admittance to a U.S. service academy is highly competitive and students are highly encouraged to apply to all academies in which they are interested. Iowa high school students should also seek nominations from Senator Chuck Grassley, their member of Congress and the Vice President.","source_url":"https://www.ernst.senate.gov/assistance/academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Application Process","detail":"Please Note:  Applicants must also apply directly to the U.S. service academies in addition to seeking a nomination from Senator Ernst. 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Applicants seeking a nomination from Senator Ernst must be: A legal resident of Iowa OR a dependent of military service members that are Iowa residents A U.S. citizen Unmarried with no children or dependents At least 17 years old, but not older than 23 years of age on July 1, 2027 (Please note the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy requires applicants be not older than 25 years of age on July 1, 2027) What do you need to apply? Applicants seeking a nomination from Senator Ernst must complete an application and submit the completed application to our Des Moines office with the required supporting material listed below. Required supporting material: High school transcript Recommendation letter from a teacher Two additional recommendation letters from Iowans 30-60 second video ACT or SAT test score Please Note:  ACT or SAT test scores must be sent directly to our Des Moines office by ACT (ID #7130) or SAT (ID #6287). Please mail completed applications to our Des Moines office: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Attn: Academy Coordinator 733 Federal Building 210 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Application deadline for the 2027-2028 school year: October 23, 2026. Senator Ernst will announce nominations by January 2027. Please Note:  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Do you have further questions? E-mail or call our Academy Coordinator in our Des Moines office:  Academy@ernst.senate.gov  or (515) 284-4574. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION U.S. Service Academies Please contact academies directly to obtain catalogs and other specific information. Please note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination to apply.  U.S. Air Force Academy Director of Admissions Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Phone: (800) 443-9266  www.academyadmissions.com U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Office Kings Point, NY 11024 Phone: (800) 732-6267 www.usmma.edu/admissions U.S. Coast Guard Academy USCG Admissions ","source_url":"https://www.ernst.senate.gov/assistance/academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Information for Iowa students interested in applying to a U.S. service academy in 2026, for matriculation into the Class of 2031","detail":"Are you eligible? 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Please mail completed applications to our Des Moines office: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Attn: Academy Coordinator 733 Federal Building 210 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Application deadline for the 2027-2028 school year: October 23, 2026. Senator Ernst will announce nominations by January 2027. Please Note:  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Do you have further questions? E-mail or call our Academy Coordinator in our Des Moines office:  Academy@ernst.senate.gov  or (515) 284-4574. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION U.S. Service Academies Please contact academies directly to obtain catalogs and other specific information. Please note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination to apply.  U.S. Air Force Academy Director of Admissions Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Phone: (800) 443-9266  www.academyadmissions.com U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Office Kings Point, NY 11024 Phone: (800) 732-6267 www.usmma.edu/admissions U.S. Coast Guard Academy USCG Admissions ","source_url":"https://www.ernst.senate.gov/assistance/academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Information for Iowa students interested in applying to a U.S. service academy in 2026, for matriculation into the Class of 2031","detail":"Are you eligible? 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Please mail completed applications to our Des Moines office: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Attn: Academy Coordinator 733 Federal Building 210 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Application deadline for the 2027-2028 school year: October 23, 2026. Senator Ernst will announce nominations by January 2027. Please Note:  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Do you have further questions? E-mail or call our Academy Coordinator in our Des Moines office:  Academy@ernst.senate.gov  or (515) 284-4574. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION U.S. Service Academies Please contact academies directly to obtain catalogs and other specific information. Please note: The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination to apply.  U.S. Air Force Academy Director of Admissions Colorado Springs, CO 80840 Phone: (800) 443-9266  www.academyadmissions.com U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Office Kings Point, NY 11024 Phone: (800) 732-6267 www.usmma.edu/admissions U.S. Coast Guard Academy USCG Admissions ","source_url":"https://www.ernst.senate.gov/assistance/academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Information for Iowa students interested in applying to a U.S. service academy in 2026, for matriculation into the Class of 2031","detail":"Are you eligible? 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Please mail completed applications to our Des Moines office: U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Attn: Academy Coordinator 733 Federal Building 210 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Application deadline for the 2027-2028 school year: October 23, 2026. Senator Ernst will announce nominations by January 2027. Please Note:  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Do you have further questions? E-mail or call our Academy Coordinator in our Des Moines office:  Academy@ernst.senate.gov  or (515) 284-4574. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION U.S. Service Academies Please contact academies directly to obtain catalogs and other specific information. 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