Military Academy Nominations
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Members of Congress are authorized by law to nominate candidates who meet the eligibility requirements to four United States Service Academies. These schools are the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAF), and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. To be appointed for admission to these United States Military Service Academies, each applicant must obtain a nomination from an authorized nominating source. In addition to applying for a nomination from Congressman Casten, applicants must concurrently apply directly to the academies of interest and open an admissions file.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
As of July 1st, of the year of admission to an academy:
- Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or dependents
- Legal resident of Illinois 6th congressional district.