Military Academy Nominations

Thank you for contacting me with your interest in seeking a nomination to one of the United States military academies. I am pleased to consider you for possible nomination. Enclosed please find instructions for completing your application with my office and information about the military academies.

Application for Nomination-Instructions

*Please read all material and qualifications carefully and complete the application to its entirety.*

Qualifications:

Age: Must be at least 17, but not yet 22 years of age
Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen
Marital Status: Must not be married, pregnant or have legal obligation to support a child.
Residence: Must reside within the boundaries of the 2nd Congressional District of Nebraska
- If your area of residence was affected by redistricting please apply through the District you are currently in, and not what goes into effect come January.
Skill: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the academy

If you need assistance filling out the application online or having any questions about the nomination process, please call 402-938-0300 or e-mail Christopher.Garabrandt@mail.house.gov

Must be submitted by midnight October 4, 2024 - Late applications will not be considered

Required Materials/steps:

Complete applicant information sheet online.

Email the following materials to Christopher.Garabrandt@mail.house.gov:

Current photo.

Photo must be of the following file types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png

Macintosh users: Your document must have a file extension. Resave it using your word processor with the appropriate extension from the above list.

A typed resume, no longer than two pages, covering employment history, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
Personal essay: This must be in your own words with a maximum of two pages, typed, double or single spaced.
- The 2024 Essay question: In your own words, describe what you feel is the biggest challenge or issue our modern military faces today, and why?
Copy of the unofficial ACT &/or SAT scores.
- You should also request the official scores be sent to the academies.
Official high school and college (if applicable) transcript.
- Transcripts may take two to three weeks to process.
Documents must be the following file types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt

Macintosh users: Your document must have a file extension. Resave it using your word processor with the appropriate extension from the above list.
Three letters of recommendations written by three people who know you very well such as your employer, school counselor, or church leader.
- Mail to Attn: Military Academy Nominations
  13906 Gold Circle, Suite 101
  Omaha, NE 68144
- Or email to Christopher.Garabrandt@mail.house.gov
- Please see this document for details.

For more information, or for helpful tips and tricks on applying please see here.

Required fields are followed by *.

Applicant Information

First Name: *

Middle Name:

Last Name: *

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Phone Number: *

Email: *

Date of Birth (month, day, year): *

Place of Birth (city, state, & country): *

Social Security Number: *

U.S. Citizen? * Yes No

Parent/Guardian 1 Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Name: *

Relationship to Applicant: *

Street Address (if different from above):

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Phone Number: *

Email: *

Parent/Guardian 2 Information

Parent/Guardian 2 Name: *

Relationship to Applicant: *

Street Address (if different from above):

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Phone Number: *

Email: *

School Information

High School Name: *

High School Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Guidance Counselor's Name: *

Telephone Number at school: *

Graduation Date: *

GPA: *

Class Rank:

Test Information

SAT

Did you take the SAT?: * Yes No

Date of last/best SAT score:

Last/best SAT score:

ACT

Did you take the ACT?: * Yes No

Date of last/best ACT score:

Last/best ACT score:

Do you plan on taking either test again?: * Yes No

Academy Information

Please use this box to write a brief explanation of your motivation to attend a military academy. *

Please use this box to write a brief explanation of what you have done to prepare yourself to attend a military academy. *

Indicate your order of preference:

U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA): *

U.S. Military Academy (USMA): *

U.S. Naval Academy (USNA): *

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA): *

(*note: USCGA does not accept Congressional appointments. They accept applications directly from students.)

Acknowledgement

I, the undersigned, am requesting a congressional appointment to a U.S. Military Academy. I understand the process, requirements, and deadlines as explained in the paperwork provided as well as that failure to follow or meet these requirements might disqualify me from the selection process. I authorize Congressman Bacon to use my name and photograph for official purposes (i.e.: news releases or his website).

Today's Date: *

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Application for Nomination-Instructions