Rep. Sewell accepting applications for military service academy nomination

U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced last Friday that her office is now accepting applications from high school seniors in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District to be nominated to one of the U.S. military service academies.

“Nominating students in our district to attend our United States military service academies is one of my most satisfying duties as a Member of Congress,” Sewell said. “After all, there is no greater act of patriotism than choosing to serve as a part of our nation’s armed forces. An education from a military service academy is a great way to jumpstart your career and develop exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills that will serve you well for years to come. I encourage all graduating seniors to consider this exciting opportunity.”

There are five military service academies: the United States Air Force Academy, USAFA; Naval Academy, USNA; Coast Guard Academy, USCGA; Merchant Marine Academy, USMMA; and Military Academy, USMA, at West Point. Nominations are required for all but the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, to which appointments are made on the basis of their independent selection process.

To be considered for an appointment to a military service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be legally domiciled within the boundaries of Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Students must complete a nomination application which can be found on Rep. Sewell’s website here.

Applications should be mailed to Rep. Sewell’s Birmingham office at the following address, and must be postmarked no later than Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Office of Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell

Attn: Military Service Academy Nominations

Two 20th Street North, Suite 1130

Birmingham, AL 35203

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of the following information sessions, hosted jointly by the offices of Sewell, Senator Katie Britt and Representative Gary Palmer.

Central Alabama Community College

• Time: Sept. 22, 2025 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Address: 1320 Old Ridge Rd | Prattville, Ala. 36066

Mountain Brook City Hall, Council Chambers

• Time: Sept. 25, 2025 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Location: 56 Church St | Mountain Brook, Ala. 35213

For more information on military service academy nominations for 2025, click here.