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Service Obligation

At the Academy you will receive an excellent education and the skills necessary for a successful career. Since the Federal Government has a substantial investment in your education, you will be required to fulfill the terms of a service obligation after graduation.

Scholastic Requirements

Candidates should pursue studies in high school that will prepare them for the Academy's rigorous program. The quality of work is important. The majority of students in our incoming classes each year rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class. Your Academic achievements are a very...

Prior Service

Armed Forces Enlisted Personnel

Enlisted members of the U.S. armed forces are encouraged to apply. This includes members on Active Duty, as well as members serving in any of the Reserve components.

The application process for enlisted members is essentially the...

3. Apply for a Nomination

Applicants must be nominated to the Academy by a U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator from your State of Residence/Domicile. An applicant does not have to reside in the same Congressional District as his/her nominator (a Member of the U.S. House of Representative CAN nominate a candidate...
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Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026

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