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Military Academy Nominations

 

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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 Military Academy Nomination.

Representative Hinson may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To apply for a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below and submit the additional requirements by October 21st. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country. 

Eligibility Requirements

Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy:

  • Age: Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
  • Residence: Must reside within the boundaries of the Second Congressional District of Iowa.
  • Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy

Submission Requirements

A complete nomination file consists of the following items:

  • Current photo
  • High school transcript
  • American College Testing Program (ACT) results and/or College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) results
  • Resume of extracurricular activities, non-school related activities and groups, employment history, and a personal statement (1 to 2 sentences) stating why you want to attend a service academy
  • Essay (500 words or less) Talk about a time when you experienced great adversity. What was the situation and how did you respond? What did you learn about yourself from that experience? 
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation, one must be from a teacher

To submit

To submit your application, please email kristina.mcburney@mail.house.gov or mail your application to the Waterloo District Office at 531 Commercial Street, Suite 302, Waterloo, IA 50701.

*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.

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