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2026 Application for Nomination to the United States Service Academies
Congressman Vern Buchanan
Florida’s Sixteenth District

8433 Enterprise Circle Bradenton, FL 34202 (941)951-6643

I. Personal Information

First Name

Middle

Last Name

Preferred Name (if different than above):

Permanent Address:

City

State

Zip

Home Phone

Cell Phone

What Florida County do you live in?

Date of Birth:

Are you a United States Citizen?

II. Academy Preference

Please rank the Academies to which you will accept a nomination in order of preference. Please note: if you have not started the application process with each academy at the time of submission of this application, you will not be considered for that academy.

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

4th Choice

Have you ever applied for a Service Academy nomination to any source, Congressional or otherwise, for a class entering prior to this year--Y / N?

If yes, has anything changed since your last application?

If you are now actively serving in the military, please provide the following information:

Branch of Service:

Rank:

Length of Service:

III. High School/College Information

School Name:

Address:

School Phone:

Graduation Year:

Class Rank:

Total Class Size: (if no class rank, have counselor or principal estimate your place)

G.P.A. (unweighted):

G.P.A. (weighted):

SAT/ACT Scores: Please include official scores with this application or no interview will be scheduled. Qualifying scores must be in by application deadline of 5pm, October 10th, 2025 or no interview will be scheduled.

SAT Score:

ACT Score--Composite:

Plan to retake the SAT on

Plan to retake the ACT on

Please remember to send a copy of your SAT and/or ACT scores. Congressman Buchanan codes are SAT-5389 and ACT-7336.

IV. Required Documents

Please submit the following required documents to complete your application:

- Copy of school transcripts

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- Cover letter

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- Resume

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- Three personal recommendation letters

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- Copy of your government-issued ID

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- Current Headshot

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You can have your personal recommendation letters attached to this application or have them sent directly to FL16ServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov by 5:00pm, September 11, 2026.

If you submit an incomplete application, you may not be selected for an interview.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING/SUBMITTING

I have read the information contained in this packet explaining the nomination process of Congressman Buchanan. I understand the Congressman's requirements, including the requirement of a personal interview, if eligible. All requirements must be met or an interview will not be granted. I am also aware of the application deadline of 5pm, September 11th, 2026. I certify that I am a legal resident of the Sixteenth Congressional District of Florida. There is no known reason I should not be medically qualified to receive an appointment to a service academy, if nominated. In signing this form, you are stating that you understand the nomination requirements for the Office of U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan and that you will abide by these requirements.

TODAY's DATE IS:

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8433 Enterprise Circle, Suite 210
Bradenton, FL 34202
Phone: (941) 951-6643

Bradenton District Office
510 Vonderburg Drive Ste 303
Bradenton, FL 33511
Phone: (813) 657-1013

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2026 Application for Nomination to the United States Service Academies Congressman Vern Buchanan Florida’s Sixteenth District

8433 Enterprise Circle Bradenton, FL 34202 (941)951-6643

2026 Application for Nomination to the United States Service Academies
Congressman Vern Buchanan
Florida’s Sixteenth District