The laws governing our appointments require that you have a nomination to attend the Academy. Since the nomination process is lengthy, you should seek a nomination at the same time you return your precandidate questionnaire. To increase your chances of being selected, you should apply for a nomination from you U.S. Representative, your two U.S. Senators and the Vice President. Each member of Congress and the Vice President may have five nominated cadets at the Air Force Academy at any one time. They may nominate up to ten candidates for each vacancy. Vacancies occur when cadets graduate or leave prior to graduation. The Academy also reserves a select number of spots for international applicants and applicants from U.S. territories and military-affiliated categories. Use the sample formats included in this section to prepare your requests for nomination.

* Remember you apply for 4 nominations, but only need 1 nomination to get in *

Contact your Congressman
At the official website of the United States House of Representatives.

Contact your Senator
At the official website of the United States Senate.

Congressional Addresses
Vice Presidential Address
Congressional and Vice Presidential Sample Letter

Presidential Nomination Information
Presidential Nomination Sample Letter