As a Naval Academy graduate, it is Senator Sheehy’s honor to nominate the next generation of warfighters for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies.
In order to gain admission, Montanans must apply directly to the Academy and apply for a Congressional Nomination. These appointments are offered to those who meet the eligibility requirements and are the most competitive in academic performance, physical fitness, extracurricular involvement, leadership traits, motivation and aptitude for military service. Graduates are obligated to serve in the military for five years following their graduation.
To formally request a nomination from Senator Sheehy, please click here.
Deadline to Apply (Fall 2027 Admission): November 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates who wish to apply for a nomination must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 17 years of age, but not older than 23 by July 1 of the year of admission. (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy)
- Be a United States Citizen.
- Be a Legal Montana Resident.
- Be unmarried and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
- Meet the academic, physical, medical, and all other eligibility requirements of the respective service academies
Application Procedures
To be considered for a nomination by U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, each applicant must complete the full online application by November 1 for admission the following year. All applicants must also submit:
- Three signed letters of recommendation, no longer than one page each, with one letter from a teacher, one from a coach or employer, and one from a community member (mentor, minister, FFA leader, Scout leader, etc)
- Official High School Transcript and College Transcripts (if applicable) signed by a school official
- SAT/ACT Scores
- You are encouraged to repeatedly take the SAT or ACT in order to improve your academic competitiveness. Academies will accept the highest score in each academic area covered by the tests.
- A resume limited to two pages
- A recent headshot photo
- A one-page cover letter on why you want to attend a Service Academy
Please contact Wesley DeGiulio at Wesley_DeGiulio@Sheehy.Senate.gov or by phone at 771-216-5405 with any additional questions.
United States Naval Academy
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
(410) 293-4361
Montanans may also contact Blue and Gold Officer Andrew Metroka at metroka@mt.net.
United States Military Academy – West Point
West Point, NY 10996
(845) 938-4041
Montanans may also contact Regional Outreach Officer 1LT Lonnie Grayson at admissionsfw@westpoint.edu or 845-938-5742.
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO 82840-5651
(800) 443-9266
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
(516) 726-5800
Montanans may also contact Admissions Officer LT Olivia Alexander at alexandero@usmma.edu or 516-726-6184.
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT 06320-4195
(800) 883-USCG (8724)
Montanans may also contact Admissions Officer LTJG Daniel Jenkins at Daniel.C.Jenkins@uscga.edu or 860-701-6336.
Service Academy Days
Service Academy Days are scheduled across Montana each spring. If you are interested in learning more about the Service Academies, it is highly encouraged that you attend one of these events.
To be notified of 2026 Service Academy Days once they are scheduled, please email Wesley_DeGiulio@sheehy.senate.gov.