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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx recently announced that she is extending the deadline for applications for admission to the nation's military service academies through her Congressional office.  The deadline will be extended two weeks to November 15.  Students can submit applications to Rep. Foxx's office for the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Coast Guard Academy and the Military Academy at West Point. 

"America's service academies provide incredible opportunities for young people eager to serve as the next generation of American leaders," Foxx said.  "The selection and training process are rigorous, but the benefit of a lifetime of service to our country cannot be overstated.  With less than a month left before the extended application deadline I encourage students to finalize and submit their applications now." 

The deadline for the 2010 application season is now November 15, 2010, extended from November 1.  To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be nominated by an authorized person such as a Member of Congress. 

Students pursuing a nomination should contact Congresswoman Foxx's District Office in Clemmons, NC at (336) 778-0211 or visit her website at www.foxx.house.gov/serviceacademy for additional information about submitting completed applications. 

An applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1 of the year of admission to a service academy: He or she must be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday, must be a United States citizen, and must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.