Military Academy Nominations

Instructions

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. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.

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.

Representative Mills may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the form below. Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

To Do:

1. Deadline:  Completed online form, essay, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation must be received by the address below by Friday, October 10th, 2025.

Congressman Cory Mills
1525 International Pkwy. # 1051 
Lake Mary, FL 32746
            
2. Transcripts:  Have your high school/college counselor provide a sealed copy of your transcript.  If your SAT or ACT scores are not included on your transcript, please include a copy of your test scores.
 
3. Two Letters of Recommendation in sealed envelopes, signed across the flap by the originator.  Letters should come from those who know you, to include teachers, counselors, coaches, employers, or clergy.
 
4. Essay (500 words or less), typed on one page with applicant's name, on the following topic:

• Why do you want to attend a United States Service Academy and what life experiences have prepared you for the rigors and demands of life at an academy?

5. Resume: Please provide your resume including any extracurricular or volunteer activities.

6. Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• SAT scores of 550 in Math and 500 in Critical Reading
• ACT English + Reading scores combined must be greater than 36, and ACT Math score greater than 23.

7. Photo: Please include a recent photo.

8. Interview: You will be scheduled for an interview with Congressman Mills’ Service Academy Nomination Selection Board if you meet the minimum requirements. The interview will last approximately 20 minutes and will be held the second weekend of November at Seminole State College in Sanford/Lake Mary. Exact time and date of the interview will be scheduled at a later date.

9. You must apply online to the Service Academies to open a file on your behalf,  to be considered for Congressional nomination.

                  Military Academy                        www.usma.edu
                  Naval Academy                           www.usna.edu
                  Air Force Academy                     www.usafa.edu
                  Merchant Marine Academy       www.usmma.edu

10. You are encouraged to also apply to your two Florida Senators and the Vice President: 

                  Senator Ashley Moody:               www.moody.senate.gov
                  Senator Rick Scott:                   www.rickscott.senate.gov 
                  Vice President Vance:               www.whitehouse.gov