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For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Menendez may nominate up to 15 individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Service Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. The deadline to submit an application and complete a nomination file is Friday, November 20 th , 2026. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Applicants are required to submit a PDF copy of the following: Unofficial high school transcript. Resume of extracurricular activities. Maximum 500 words letter of interest on why you would like to be considered for a Service Academy Nomination. Minimum of one letter of recommendation. Please email your PDF copies to nj08servicesacademies@mail.house.gov in one email, in addition to filling out the form below. Applicants can but are not required to submit the following: SAT or ACT results","source_url":"https://menendez.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Menendez may nominate up to 15 individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Service Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. The deadline to submit an application and complete a nomination file is Friday, November 20 th , 2026. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Applicants are required to submit a PDF copy of the following: Unofficial high school transcript. Resume of extracurricular activities. Maximum 500 words letter of interest on why you would like to be considered for a Service Academy Nomination. Minimum of one letter of recommendation. Please email your PDF copies to nj08servicesacademies@mail.house.gov in one email, in addition to filling out the form below. Applicants can but are not required to submit the following: SAT or ACT results","source_url":"https://menendez.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination . Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. Representative Menendez may nominate up to 15 individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Service Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. The deadline to submit an application and complete a nomination file is Friday, November 20 th , 2026. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Applicants are required to submit a PDF copy of the following: Unofficial high school transcript. Resume of extracurricular activities. Maximum 500 words letter of interest on why you would like to be considered for a Service Academy Nomination. Minimum of one letter of recommendation. Please email your PDF copies to nj08servicesacademies@mail.house.gov in one email, in addition to filling out the form below. Applicants can but are not required to submit the following: SAT or ACT results","source_url":"https://menendez.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Instructions","detail":"The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. 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Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. Applicants are required to submit a PDF copy of the following: Unofficial high school transcript. Resume of extracurricular activities. Maximum 500 words letter of interest on why you would like to be considered for a Service Academy Nomination. Minimum of one letter of recommendation. Please email your PDF copies to nj08servicesacademies@mail.house.gov in one email, in addition to filling out the form below. 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