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. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Service Academy Nomination.
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.
Congressman Bost may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Service Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below.
Successful applicants will have a broad academic background, the ability to pass a physical aptitude test, and strong leadership potential. An applicant must also be a U.S. citizen, a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried, have no dependents, and be of high moral character. Acceptance of a service academy appointment requires at least a nine-year service obligation, including four years at an academy and five years of active duty service.
A member of the Congressman's staff will be in contact this fall to schedule an interview with the Service Academy Nominating Committee. In the meantime, please submit the following application materials to the one of our district offices or to Rachel.Kaiser@mail.house.gov prior to October 31, 2025:
- A resume style list of extra-curricular activities, employment history, and leadership roles
- A copy of high school and college transcripts (if applicable)
- At least two letters of recommendations
- All SAT/ACT scores
- An essay of no more than 500 words about how the military would benefit from your attendance to the academy
- A recent photograph
Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.