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Congressman Higgins Announces Service Academy Nomination Deadline of December 1
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that his office is accepting applications for those interested in being nominated to one of the service academies for the 2010 academic year. To apply, students must submit an application requesting the nomination by December 1, 2009.
Service Academy appointments are made by the President of the United States based on congressional and/or military recommendations. Congressman Higgins will name an Academy Advisory Board to interview all applicants and make recommendations. The Congressman will submit his nominations by January 31, 2009.
On October 15th Congressman Higgins hosted an informational “Academy Night” at Hamburg High School. Dozens of students, parents, and school administrators came out to learn more about the application process directly from academy representatives.
Those pursuing a nomination from Congressman Higgins can access a form requesting a nomination on the Congressman’s website at: http://higgins.house.gov/SupportingFiles/documents/Higgins_AcademyApp.pdf. The form along with a letter requesting the nomination, copies of your high school transcript, report card, and most recent SAT scores should be sent to: Congressman Brian Higgins, 726 Exchange St., Suite 601, Buffalo, NY 14210.
Eligible applicants must be unmarried, United States citizens who are between 17 and 23 years old. Nominations will be based on the following standards: character, scholarship, leadership, physical aptitude, medical fitness and motivation.
Students must also apply separately to the Academy itself, which can be accessed at: Air Force Academy – www.usafa.edu; Military Academy – www.usma.edu ; Naval Academy – www.usna.edu ; and Merchant Marine Academy – www.usmma.edu.
For more information please contact Congressman Higgins’ office at 852-3501.
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Washington, DC Office
431 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3306
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Erie County Office
Larkin at Exchange 726 Exchange Street Suite 601 Buffalo, NY 14210 Phone: 716-852-3501 Fax: 716-852-3929
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Fenton Building
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Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: 716-484-0729
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