It is an honor to nominate the best and brightest young Idahoans to attend our prestigious United States Service Academies. Service to your country and fellow citizens is one of the highest callings in the career field.
My office acceptations applications from Idaho students seeking nomination to the four U.S. service academies:
- U.S. Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, Colorado
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, New York
- U.S. Military Academy – West Point, New York
- U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, Maryland
Applications open March 1st and close on November 1, no exceptions. I recommend completing your applications as early as possible for the best chance of receiving a nomination.
If you are interested in attending one of the above listed academies, please complete and submit the application below.
The following materials must be completed and submitted online as a PDF:
- Application for Nomination
- Resume – Please include education overview, achievements, athletics, leadership and service contributions
- Interview – Signed form with date of completion
- One page essay, “Why I want to attend a Service Academy”
- Three letters of recommendation with form (cannot be from a family member)
- A signed release of information form
- Principal or guidance counselor form
- Proof of Idaho residency – only if you reside out of the state of Idaho
- School transcript with GPA – Certified copy. Please provide class rank if available
- ACT or SAT scores – Certified copy from school or agency. Codes for distribution: SAT code: 4468 ACT code: 7123
For questions regarding nominations to service academies, please contact Frances Hasenoehrl at (208) 743-0792 or Frances_Hasenoehrl@risch.senate.gov.
Nominations are announced by the end of December. A nomination to a service academy is only the first step in the appointment process. With the individual academies making the final decision in accepting a nominee, it is important that you open a file with each academy. The information you send to the academy will be used in consideration of your appointment.
Although the process is lengthy and very competitive, the opportunities you will have if selected are tremendous. I wish you all the best as you seek this nomination.
Coast Guard Nominations
The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require congressional nominations. More information about the USCG Academy is available at www.cga.edu.