Joining the United States military requires sacrifice, perseverance, and a great love of our country. I saw these qualities firsthand in my father, Charles Tuberville, who was a decorated World War II veteran, earning five Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. I deeply respected his service to our country, and growing up, he instilled in me the values of grit, hard work, and patriotism.
As a United States Senator, I have the distinct honor of nominating outstanding young Alabamians each year for appointments to the U.S. Service Academies.
Pursuing a nomination is a significant and commendable step. It represents a commitment to leadership, service, and joining the proud tradition of the men and women who have served before you.
Applying to a service academy involves two separate applications:
1. Application for a nomination from an official source.
2. Application directly to each academy of interest.
Because competition for Congressional nominations is high, I strongly encourage you to apply through multiple nominating sources, including:
– Your U.S. Representative
– Senator Katie Britt
– The Vice President
– The President (for eligible military-affiliated candidates)
Each nominating source has its own process and requirements.
To be considered for a nomination through my office, applicants must:
– Be a U.S. citizen at the time of entry into the Service Academy
– Be a legal resident of Alabama
– Be at least 17 years old, but not yet 23 by July 1 of the year of entry
(Note: the upper age limit is 25 for the Merchant Marine Academy)
– Meet the minimum academic and physical requirements of the academy or academies to which they are applying
To apply through my office, please complete the online application and submit the following items:
– A 500-word essay explaining your desire to attend a U.S. Service Academy
– Official academic transcripts
– Official ACT and/or SAT scores
– SAT Code: 1795
– ACT Code: 7101
– Three (3) letters of recommendation from non-relatives
– At least one must be from a teacher or school official
– Resume
– Recent photo
Please note: My office does not conduct interviews as part of this nomination process. All applications will be evaluated solely based on the materials submitted.
A nomination through any authority does not guarantee acceptance into a service academy. Final admission decisions are made by each individual academy.
If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Garvey at Academy_Nominations@Tuberville.Senate.gov.
Thank you for your aspiration to serve our country. I commend your commitment and wish you the very best in this honorable pursuit.
Additional information on how to apply to the service academy of your choice can be found at each school’s website, links to which are provided below:
*Please note the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.
