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⚠️ Heads up! This is peak Academy season and our team is working overtime to update checklists.
✅ Anything you submit before Oct. 3 WILL count—even if it doesn’t instantly show up on your checklist.
⏳ Updates may lag, but don’t stress—we’ve got you covered.
🚫 After the Oct. 3 deadline, we’ll keep processing updates, but late items won’t be accepted.
So: get it in by Oct. 3, and you’re good. 👍
Thank you for your interest in wanting to attend a United States Service Academy. It is an honor to participate in the selection of the next generation of leaders who will train to serve our Great Nation.
On this site you will find information about applying for a nomination through my office to one of the four Service Academies that requires a congressional nomination: Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval.
If you are eligible and would like to be considered for a nomination, please complete this online application and submit all supporting materials no later than 11:59 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday, October 3, 2025.
I look forward to serving you in your endeavor to become a leader in our nation's military.
Sincerely,
Ted Cruz
United States Senator