2025 Service Academy Nomination Applications Due Friday October 10th

NAPLES, Fla. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has rereleased the following information announcing the 2025 Service Academy Nomination Application Window for constituents of Florida's 19th Congressional District. BACKGROUND: 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. 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. For those interested in attending a military service academy in the Class of 2030, the Academy Nomination Application is now open. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on October 10, 2025. RESOURCES: Congressman Donalds Service Academy Nomination Check List Congressman Donalds Service Academy Nomination Application Congressman Donalds Service Academy Letter of Recommendation Form Service Academy Accident Waiver and Release of Liability COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDES: Completed application with a passport-style photo Three completed Letters of Recommendation submitted electronically from: One school administrator is required Two additional community members/leaders or teachers Official school transcript submitted by your school electronically Official SAT and/or ACT scores: SAT Test Code: 5424 ACT Test Code: 7339 A resume and/or Notable Achievements Documents Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email: DonaldsAcademyNominations@mail.house.gov Call : (239) 599-6033 or (239) 252-6225 ###