U.S. Service Academy Nominations

Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Service Academies. As your 12th District Representative in the U.S. House, each year I have the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies (to attend the Coast Guard Academy, students need to apply directly to the Academy). The honor of attending a service academy comes with an obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending a U.S. Service Academy and serving our country.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply Directly to the Academy

Students must first apply directly to the academy(s) they wish to attend (links below):

Step 2: Apply for a Congressional Nomination

To be considered for a nomination from my office:

✅ Submit a Nomination Application through our online Portal System.

✅ Applications open: January of the Applicant’s junior year of high school.

✅Deadline: First Friday of October by 11:59 PM.

❌ Mailed applications will not be accepted. Contact my office if you have questions.

🚫 The portal will close automatically at midnight on the deadline.

✅Interviews with the Selection Committee are typically held in November. Notices will be emailed. Contact my office if you have questions.

Download the Nomination Application

✅ For applications, please download the NOMINATION APPLICATION.

Submit via Portal System

✅ Applications must be submitted via our PORTAL SYSTEM no later than the first Friday of October until 11:59 PM. The portal will close at Midnight.

Understanding Nominations

Members of Congress may nominate candidates who meet the eligibility criteria established by federal law. A candidate may apply for a nomination from:

Your U.S. House Representative (based on your Congressional District)
Both U.S. Senators from your state
The Vice-President of the United States

Note: Receiving a nomination does not guarantee appointment to an academy.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a Congressional nomination, you must meet the following criteria by July 1^st of the year you would enter the academy:

Age: At least 17 years old, but not yet 23
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
Marital Status: Unmarried, not pregnant, and no legal dependents
Residence: Must reside in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. (Note: Exception for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy)

Tips and Recommendations

Contact my office for copies of the following documents: Academy Info Sheet, Tips for Service Academy Applicants, and FAQs.

NEED ASSISTANCE AND/OR HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

I encourage you to attend my U.S. Service Academy Informational Session (“Academy Night”) held each spring with Representatives from all of the Academies.

If you have questions about the nomination process or eligibility, please contact my office and ask to speak to my Service Academy Liaison:

📞 Phone: (727) 232-2921

📧 Email: FL12Intake@mail.house.gov

We look forward to helping you serve our country through one of our prestigious service academies!