Academic preparation should begin early in a student’s high school career.
* Application process should start during the junior year.
* Some of the academies will require a nomination, primarily by a Congressman.
* Qualifications include not only academics, but also physical and medical qualifications.
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To contact your Representative or Senator go to the sites below and enter your state of residence.
U.S. House of Representatives house.gov
U.S. Senate senate.gov
Most members of Congress will not process requests after October of the senior year.
Military Academies
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Colorado Springs, CO
usafa.af.mil
800-443-9266
US COAST GUARD ACADEMY
New London, CT
cga.edu
800-883-8724
US MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
Kings Point, NY
usmma.edu
866-546-4778
US MILITARY ACADEMY
West Point, NY
usma.edu
845-938-4041
US NAVAL ACADEMY
Annapolis, MD
usna.edu
410-293-4361
The education attained is a first rate, four-year degree from a well-respected college, paid for with a full tuition scholarship.
Entrance to one of the service academies requires significant commitment, carrying a military obligation in the respective service.
Military Scholarships
AIRFORCE
airforce.com & afreserve.com & afrotc.com
ARMY
goarmy.com
COAST GUARD
gocoastguard.com & uscg.mil
MARINES
marines.com
NAVY
navy.com