Academy Nominations

Note: Nomination applications for the Class of ’29 have closed.  Applications for the Class of ’30 will open in May 2025.

The Nebraska Delegation will host multiple Service Academy Day events across the state in 2025.  Please check back here for updates on times and locations.  These events are for all high school students (Freshman through 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.  

Academy Days (2025)

       Locations & Times:

    • 3 May: Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 609 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk
                 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST)

    • 10 May: Nebraska National Guard Armory, 1700 N. Jeffers St., North Platte
                   9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST)

    • 17 May: Omaha North High School, 4410 N. 36th St., Omaha
                   9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST)

    • 20 July: Virtual, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (CST)   Virtual Access QR Code:  Academy_QR

    • 9 August: Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St., Grand Island
                     11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CST)

    • 23 August: John J. Pershing Army Reserve Center, 3700 West O Street, Lincoln
                       11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (CST)

                        

Audience: High school freshmen through Seniors (targeting Juniors) & parents are
               welcome  ***Note: may apply until age 23 of year entering (July 1)***

                    

What: Learn about the congressional nomination process

               

Questions:
  • Sen. Fischer: Kevin Huebert - (402) 391-3411
  • Sen. Ricketts: Andrew Cookston - (402) 476-1400
  • Rep. Flood (District 1): Kim Kwapnioski - (202) 834-2780
  • Rep. Bacon (District 2): Chris Garabrandt - (402) 938-0300
  • Rep. Smith (District 3): Michael Bogner - (308) 384-3900

                               

If you missed these events, you may review the presentation here.

                    
Rising Freshman – Juniors
: 

The U.S. Naval Academy Summer Stem program application opens 6 January 2025. 

Rising Seniors: 

  1. The U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar application window is open 1 December 2024 until 15 January 2025
    U.S. Air Force 2025 Summer Seminar

  2. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Academy Introduction Mission application is open 1 February until 1 April 2025
    https://uscga.edu/admissions/aim/

  3. The U.S. Military Academy Summer Leaders Experience application is open 15 February until 15 April 2025
    https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program

  4. The U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar application is open 6 January until April 2025
    https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel1
    U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar Flyer

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.  Please use the link below (active in May) to begin your application for a nomination. 

                                  Application LINK (currently inactive)

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.

Academy Nominations

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