NAPLES, Fla. – Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing the 2025 Service Academy Nomination Application Window for constituents of Florida's 19th Congressional District.

BACKGROUND:

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.

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.

For those interested in attending a military service academy in the Class of 2030, the Academy Nomination Application is now open. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on October 10, 2025.

RESOURCES:

• Congressman Donalds Service Academy Nomination Check List
  
• Congressman Donalds Service Academy Nomination Application
  
• Congressman Donalds Service Academy Letter of Recommendation Form 
  
• Service Academy Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
  

COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• Completed application with a passport-style photo
• Three completed Letters of Recommendation submitted electronically from:
  • One school administrator is required
  • Two additional community members/leaders or teachers
• Official school transcript submitted by your school electronically
• Official SAT and/or ACT scores:
  • SAT Test Code: 5424
  • ACT Test Code: 7339
• A resume and/or Notable Achievements Documents
• Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form 
  

FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION:

• Email: DonaldsAcademyNominations@mail.house.gov
• Call: (239) 599-6033 or (239) 252-6225

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