Military Academies Eighth graders who are interested in the Military should learn about the Military Academies and how they could be eligible for these service academies. R. Akalin, Counselor 359-4468 Military Service Academies United States Military Academy ATTN: Public Affairs Office Taylor Hall, Bldg 600 West Point, NY 10996-1788 (845) 938-2006 United States Naval Academy ATTN: Public Affairs Officer 121 Blake Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5000 (410)267-2291 United States Air Force Academy ATTN: Public Affairs Officer 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 320 U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5016 (719)472-2990 United States Coast Guard Academy ATTN: Public Affairs Officer 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320-4195 (203)444-8270 United States Merchant Marine Academy ATTN: Public Affairs Officer 300 Steamboat Rd Kings Point, NY 11024 (516) 773-5000 Military Academies in the United States offer an excellent option for students who are interested in serving the country and receiving a quality education at no cost. All five of the undergraduate military academies have selective admissions, and all require at least five years of service upon graduation. 1. Air Force Academy GretchenKoenig / Flickr Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Enrollment: 4,461 (all undergraduate) Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress Service Requirement: Five years in the Air Force Athletics: NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Air Force Academy profile GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USAFA 2. Annapolis Rory Finneren / Flickr Location: Annapolis, Maryland Enrollment: 4,441 (all undergraduate) Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress Service Requirement: 5 years or longer Athletics: NCAA Division I Patriot League For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Annapolis profile GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Annapolis 3. Coast Guard Academy uscgpress / Flickr Location: New London, Connecticut Enrollment: 963 (all undergraduate) Nomination Requirement: None. Admissions are entirely merit-based. Service Requirement: 5 years in the Coast Guard Athletics: Division III except for Division I Rifle and Pistol For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Coast Guard Academy profile GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USCGA 4. Merchant Marine Academy Keith Tyler / Wikimedia Commons Location: Kings Point, New York Enrollment: 986 (all undergraduate) Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress Service Requirement: At least 5 years Athletics: Division III For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Merchant Marine Academy profile GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USMMA 5. West Point markjhandel / Flickr Location: West Point, New York Enrollment: 4,487 (all undergraduate) Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress Service Requirement: 5 years in the Army; 3 years in the Reserves Athletics: NCAA Division I Patriot League For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the West Point profile GPA, SAT and ACT graph for West Point Nomination Request Format for Service Academy (A separate letter must be sent to each Senator, your Representative, and the Vice President) Date The Honorable_____________ United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510-0001 Dear Senator_________________ OR The Honorable_____________ House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0001 Dear Mr./Mrs.______________ OR Vice President_____________ The Old Executive Office Building, Room 490 Washington, D.C. 20501 Dear Vice President______________ I desire to attend the United States Military Academy/United States Naval Academy/United States Air Force Academy and to be commissioned in the Regular Army/Navy/Marines/Air Force. I respectfully request that I be considered as one of your nominees for the class entering in the summer of _________. The following data are furnished for your information: Name of Applicant: Permanent Address: Telephone Number: High School: Date of Birth: Social Security Number: Names of Parents: I have/have not requested that a pre-candidate file be initiated for me at the United States Military Academy/ United States Naval Academy/ United States Air Force Academy: Sincerely,