Service Academy Nominations
Instructions
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. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. For more information, please review the page Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.
Important Dates:
April 4, 2025 – Nomination Applications are posted for Congressman Troy E. Nehls
June 1, 2025– Nomination Cycle for the Class of 2029 opens with all Academies.
October 10, 2025 – Deadline to submit Nomination packets (application and supporting documents)
November 1, 2025 – Candidates notified if they received an interview with Congressman Troy E. Nehls Nomination Board
November 2025 – Candidates interview with Congressman Troy E. Nehls Nomination Board
December 2025 – Candidates notified of Nomination decisions.
February to May 2026 – Candidates notified by Academies of Appointment decisions.
Important Information:
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.
Any questions regarding a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please contact NehlsServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov or call 346-762-6600 for more information.