Military Academy Nominations - FAQ

Frequently asked questions for those seeking a Military Academy nomination. You may also fill out a Military Academy Nominations Form.

The process for selecting candidates for the U.S. Military Service Academies (such as the

U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force

Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy) from Louisiana's Second

Congressional District involves several key steps. Here’s a general outline of how the

process works:

1. Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must be at least 17 years old but not older than 23 on July 1 of the year of

admission.

• Must meet academic, physical, and medical requirements set by the academy.

• Candidates must reside in Louisiana's Second Congressional District.

2. Application Process

• Obtain a Nomination: To attend a U.S. Military Service Academy, candidates

must first obtain a nomination from an authorized source, such as a U.S. Senator,

U.S. Representative, the Vice President, or directly from the academies for specific

nominations (e.g., the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy).

• Congressional Nomination: For Louisiana's Second Congressional District, the

candidate must seek a nomination from the district’s U.S. Representative. This

involves submitting an application through the office of the Congressman

representing the district (currently, the district is represented by Congressman Troy

A. Carter).

3. Nominations

• Application Submission: Interested students should submit their application to

Congressman Troy A. Carter's office, including required documents like

transcripts, test scores (SAT/ACT), extracurricular activities, and letters of

recommendation.

• Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications varies yearly, but candidates

generally must submit by the fall of the year preceding their planned enrollment

(typically in October or November).• Interview and Evaluation: Once the application is submitted, candidates may be

invited to an interview with a selection committee. The committee typically

includes representatives from military backgrounds, educators, and other

community leaders.

• Selection Committee: After interviews and evaluations, the committee selects a

list of nominees who will then be forwarded to the academy. The academy will

make the final decision based on the nominee's overall profile, including academic

performance, physical fitness, leadership potential, and the academy's selection

criteria.

4. Final Selection

• Once a nominee is selected, the academy will extend an official offer of

appointment. A candidate is then required to accept the appointment to attend the

respective academy.

5. Notification

• Nominees will be notified of the selection decision typically by early spring of

the year they plan to begin their academy training. Candidates who are not

selected for an appointment may reapply in the future if they still meet the

eligibility criteria.

6. Other Sources of Nominations

• In addition to Congressman Carter’s nomination, students may apply for

nominations from Louisiana's U.S. Senators, or they may receive a nomination

from the Vice President for certain military academies.

Key Contacts:

• Congressman Troy A. Carter’s Office: For specific instructions, application

forms, and deadlines, you should visit Congressman. Carter's official website or

contact his office directly for assistance. http://troycarter.house.gov or (202)

733-7676

• U.S. Service Academies: Each service academy has specific admission

requirements, and you should also check their websites for detailed instructions on

how to apply and their own nomination process.