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U.S. Service Academy Nominations

Thank you for your desire to serve our great nation, and best wishes as you apply for our country's outstanding service academies! Contact our team by email at  FL05.ServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov or by phone at 1-904-805-3394. 

NEW**SERVICE ACADEMY DAY

Mark your calendars! On August 24th, 2024 we will be hosting the "First Coast Service Academy Day" with representatives from ALL FIVE service academies. Come and speak with admissions representatives, get information about the nominations process, and see the cool "toys" the services are kindly sending us. More details will come as we approach the event! 

 

Basic 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: At least 17 years old, and not yet 23
  • 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 5th Congressional District of Florida.
  • Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy

2024 Academy Nomination Process Calendar:

May 31st, 2024: Application process opened

August 24th, 2024: Service Academy Day!! Location to be released at a later date. Will be in Duval County, FL 11:30am - 1:30pm. 

September 30th, 2024: Deadline to submit application and required materials

Late October - November 2024: Qualifying candidates will receive an invitation for an interview, and in-person interviews will be conducted at Congressman Rutherford's office in Jacksonville

December 2024 - January 31, 2025: Nomination selections made

January 31, 2025: Congressional nominations submissions deadline to U.S. Service Academies

To be determined: Nomination Ceremony