United States Senator Deb Fischer for Nebraska
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Academy Nominations

Note: Nomination applications for the Class of ’30 are now closed.  Please check back for updates on the 2026 Service Academy Day schedule and in May 2026 for a nomination application for the Class of ’31.   

The Nebraska Delegation will host multiple Service Academy Day events across the state in 2026.  Please check back here for updates on times and locations.  These events are for all high school students (middle school through high school Seniors) that are interested in attending one of the U.S. Service Academies. The presentation details the congressional nomination process and includes information about the service academy application process.  Additional participants include representatives from the service academies, Nebraska Service Academies Parents Associations and Nebraska Service Academy Alumni Associations. 

 

Nebraska Congressional Delegation Service Academy Days (2026)

  • 14 March: Bellevue University, John B. Muller Admin Bldg.
    812 Bruin Blvd, Bellevue 
    8:00am – 12:00pm (CST)

  • 18 March: Columbus Chamber of Commerce
    753 33rd Avenue, Columbus
    6:00pm - 8:00pm (CST)
  • 28 March: Mid-Plains Community College
    1101 Halligan Dr., North Platte
    9:00am – 12:00pm (CST)

  • 1 April: Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
    609 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk
    6:00pm - 8:00pm (CST)

     If you would like to view the presentation, it can be found HERE.



Rising Freshman – Juniors: 

The U.S. Naval Academy Summer Stem program application opens 6 January 2026:
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending

Rising Seniors: 

  1. The U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar application window
    is open 1 December 2025 until 15 January 2026:
    https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/high-school/summer-seminar/

2. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Academy Introduction Mission application
    is open 1 February until 1 April 2026:
    https://uscga.edu/admissions/aim/

3. The U.S. Military Academy Summer Leaders Experience application
    is open 15 February until 15 April 2026: 
    https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program


4. The U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar application
    is open 6 January until 31 March 2026:
    https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel1-Steps-For

Each year Members of Congress (Senators and Representatives) have the privilege of nominating (or recommending) a select group of outstanding young men and women to attend one of our five United States Service Academies: United States Air Force Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy, or United States Naval Academy. Links to the respective academies and their application processes are below.

Each academy requires you submit a separate application to attend.  This process is independent of applying for a nomination through my office.  Due to the large volume of applications, it is best to start the process with the academy of your choice as soon as possible. 

If you have any additional questions about the military service academy nomination process, please don’t hesitate to contact my Omaha Office at 402-391-3411 or reach out via email: Academynom_fischer@fischer.senate.gov.