Learn how to apply to military academies here.

Military financial aid is available from every branch of the Armed Forces.

If a student wishes to apply to military academies they must obtain a recommendation from a congressman. The only exception to this rule is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The United State Coast Guard Academy tenders appointments solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition and no longer requires a nomination. Military financial aid is available from every branch of the Armed Forces. The first step in the process is to write to any academy you are interested in attending. Academy catalogues and other specific information should be requested from the following addresses:

Listed below is the contact information for each Academy:

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U.S. Army Military Academy
Director of Admissions
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-1797
(914) 938-4041
www.usma.edu
U.S. Air Force Academy
Admissions Office
2304 Cadet Drive Suite.
Colorado Springs, CO
(800) 443-9266
www.usafa.af.mil
U.S. Naval Academy
Candidate Guidance Office
117 Decatur Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
(410) 293-4361
www.usna.edu
United States Coast Guard Academy
Director of Admissions
31 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-8103
(800) 883-8724
www.ega.edu
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Admissions Office
300 Steamboat Road Wiley Hall
80840-5025 Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
(800) 732-6267
www.usmma.edu

Once the academies have received your requests, they will send you a Pre-Candidate Questionnaire which you must complete and return. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. If you qualify, you will be sent useful information, including an Official Candidate's Packet which outlines the procedures for contacting your congressmen and liaison officer.

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