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.
2024 NOMINATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Date Action
July 1, 2024 Online Application Period Begins
November 13, 2024 Service Academy Information Fair 6:00 PM CST at 800 Roosevelt Road Building A Conference Room Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (RSVP HERE)
December 1, 2024 Application Submission Deadline 11:00 PM CST
December 8, 2024 Interview Day for Qualified Applicants
December 31, 2024 Nominations Submitted to Academies
January 31, 2024 Nomination results mailed to applicants
NOMINATION APPLICATION CHECKLIST
To be considered for a nomination by Congressman Casten, each applicant must submit a complete application (link below) and the required items by 11:00 p.m. on December 1st, 2024. Required items can be sent via email to academy.nominationsil06@mail.house.gov. Late submissions will not be accepted.
A complete nomination file consists of the following items:
- Online Application Form: link to application here.
- Official High School Transcripts (must be certified by high school registrar):
- Please include a copy of your senior class schedule. (include college transcript if applicable)
- Three Letters of Recommendation: One letter must be written by a science or math teacher. Additional letters may be written by a teacher, coach, employer, clergy, or community leader.
- Signed Privacy Act Release Form.
INTERVIEWS
Qualified candidates will be invited to meet Congressman Casten and be interviewed by a highly qualified and non-partisan board to ensure a fair and impartial nomination process.
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