MINNESOTA [9/28/17]—U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s (D-Minn.) office is now accepting applications from young Minnesotans interested in attending one of the nation’s four service academies, including 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. In order to attend a service academy, candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress, or other applicable nominating source. Applications are due by 5 pm on Friday, October 27. 

“Each year, I’m proud to nominate several talented Minnesotans to our four U.S. Service Academies,” said Sen. Franken. “I’m happy to assist eligible Minnesotans in the nomination process, and I look forward to helping our future leaders seek admission to these prestigious academies.”

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law. An applicant’s academic record, extracurricular and athletic activities, physical aptitude, leadership ability, and medical qualifications are all considered. You can view specific requirements and download an application at http://www.franken.senate.gov/?p=service_academy [link expired].  

To be considered for a nomination, send a completed application with all required materials to Sen. Al Franken, Attn. Nominations Coordinator, 60 Plato Boulevard East, Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55107 or by email to serviceacademies@franken.senate.gov. 

For the academy classes entering in the summer of 2018 and graduating in 2022, the deadline for applying is October 27 at 5 pm.

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