Academy Nominations
Thank you for your interest in applying to a United States Service Academy! It is an honor and privilege to select some of New Jersey’s exceptional individuals to attend our nation’s Military Academies.
Service Academy Nomination applications must be submitted by October 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Service Academy Nominations Information Day
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Event Details
May 10th, 2025 at 10:30AM – 1:30PM at Stockton University (101 Vera King Farris Dr. Galloway, NJ 08205)
Eligibility
To be considered for a nomination, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 17 years old but have not passed their 23rd birthday (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be a permanent resident of New Jersey.
- Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
To be considered for admission to a service academy, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be selected by the admissions committee of your chosen service academy.
- Must receive a congressional nomination.
- Must pass the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) and a medical exam.
Please note that the service academies consider a candidate’s whole application, including class rank, standardized test scores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, and athletics.
United States Military Service Academy Representatives
We highly recommend reaching out to the state admissions representatives of your chosen academy. They are an invaluable resource for providing detailed information about the application process and offering assistance to prospective cadets and their families.
- U.S. Air Force Liaison Officers
- U.S. Merchant Marine Field Representatives
- U.S. Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officers
- U.S. West Point Field Force
Due to the high volume of applicants and limited number of permitted nominations per member of Congress, all candidates are strongly encouraged to also apply for a nomination from Senator Cory Booker, their U.S. Representative, and other possible nomination sources, such as Office of the President and Vice President, and the Secretary of the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
Additional Resources
Additional information on how to apply to the service academy of your choice can be found at each school’s website, links to which are provided below:
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy *
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- U.S. Military Academy
- U.S. Naval Academy
* Please note the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.