U.S. Senator for Alaska, Mark Begich

Each year I have the privilege of nominating outstanding Alaskan students for appointment to one of the four service academies. The President of the United States officially makes all appointments to the United States service academies. However, each member of Congress is allotted a limited number of nominations, which they may submit for consideration of an appointment (by the academy) to fill the vacancies at each academy. Because securing a nomination does not guarantee an appointment or offer of admission, the entire process is highly competitive. You are therefore encouraged to apply to as many sources as you are eligible, including, but not limited to, your Congressional Delegation and the Vice-President of the United States.

Notice: All service academy nomination applications must be received by December 1st.

Each applicant seeking a nomination from my office must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Age: Must be at least 17 years old, but not yet have passed the 23rd birthday. (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy)

• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. citizen and a legal and permanent resident of the State of Alaska.

• Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

In addition to applying to my office for a nomination, you must also complete and submit the requisite admissions application to your academy or academies of choice. It is your responsibility to ensure that the institutions to which you are applying open an admissions file for you. I encourage you to begin your application process to the academies immediately.

The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require congressional nominations. If you are interested in attending the USCG Academy, you should contact the Academy directly at USCGA, Admissions Office, New London, Connecticut 06320 (www.cga.edu) or by calling 1-(800)-883-8724.

Download Senator Begich's Service Academy Nomination Application

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My office requires the following information to evaluate your request for nomination:

• Completed U.S. Military Service Academy Nomination Application from the Office of U.S. Senator Mark Begich.

• Proof of Alaska Residency - Copy of parents' voter registration, or a Leave and Earnings Statement if you are a military dependent living out of state.

• Essay - Essay, 200 words or less, answering questions on application form (must be typed or printed).

• Two Evaluation Forms – Completed and sealed (with signature over envelope flap) Teacher/Coach and Counselor/Principal Evaluation Forms (included in academy nomination application).

• Sealed official transcript – (from all high schools, junior colleges, or colleges you have attended).

• Class Rank –  (this information must be on your transcript).

• Official SAT/ACT Scores – if transcript does not include a copy of official SAT/ACT scores, please forward your scores from the testing service using the following codes: SAT: 4471 and ACT: 7103.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to make sure that their Military Service Academy nomination packet is complete before it is submitted to Senator Begich’s office. No incomplete packets will be considered. All complete packets must be received in the Anchorage District Office by December 1st for consideration in the following year.