Military Academy Nominations

DUTY.HONOR.SERVICE

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.

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.

Benefits of Attending a Service Academy

Tuition Free Education

• Scholarship for a world-class education valued at $300k+ 

  Plus, all living expenses at no cost

  • Room and Board
  • Housing
  • Meals
  • Healthcare
  • Monthly Stipend
• Rigorous Academic Programs
  • Challenging curriculum
  • Small class size
  • Personalized academic support 

Post-graduate Benefits

• Travel & Adventure
• Prestigious Network
• Healthcare & Retirement Benefits
• Lifelong Employment Opportunities
• Career Advancement
• Continued Education
• Graduates Commissioned as Officers
• 5 year Active-Duty Commitment

Service Academies Information Forum

Explore the opportunities available at the United States Service Academies! We invite all 8th-12th grade students, recent graduates, their families, and school administrators living in Texas' Third Congressional District to join us. Attendance for juniors seeking a Service Academy Nomination is highly encouraged.

Register here to reserve your spot today! 

Service Academy Application for Nomination

Service Academy Application for Nomination

TX-03 Nomination Applications for the Class of 2031 will open March 2, 2026, and all components of the application are due by October 19, 2026, at 5pm CST. Application components are available at the bottom of this page.

Required Application Checklist:

• Application Packet (Last Name, First Initial_Application Packet)
• Resume (Last Name, First Initial_Resume)
• Essay (Last Name, First Initial_Essay)
• Short Answer Questionnaire (Last Name, First Initial_Short Answer)
• YouTube Video link (unlisted emailed to Self.Nominations@mail.house.gov)
• Copy of your Senior Class Schedule (Last Name, First Initial_Senior Schedule)
• Official School Transcripts * - to be submitted by school(s) and including GPA, Class Ranking, Class Size, & Graduating Year if applicable
• Copy or copies of official SAT and/or ACT scores *- to be submitted through the portals with the below DI Codes by the applicant
  • SAT Math, Writing, Critical Writing, Composite (SAT Score Reporting DI Code is 6061)
  • ACT Math, Reading, Science, Composite (ACT Score Reporting DI Code is 7684)
• Recommendation Letters *
  • Three completed personal recommendation letters:
    • One from a School Representative (Teacher, Principal, School Administrator, Director, Coach, Counselor, or other school representative)
    • One from a Community Member (Neighbor, family friend, employer, scout leader, etc.)
    • One from a Religious or Service Organization Leader (Religious leader, rotary member, etc.)

Click below for the class of 2030 Service Academy Application Packet Files:

• Application Packet
• Resume Template
• Resume Template Instructions
• Essay
• Short Answer Questionnaire
• YouTube Video Instructions 

The Service Academy Nomination 2026 Application Packet can be found here.