For Release: Friday, August 3, 2007
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMIES

Belleville - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States Military Academies.

To be eligible for a Congressional appointment to a U.S. Military Academy, students must be at least 17 and not more than 23 years of age, unmarried, have no obligation to support a child and be a legal resident of the 12th Congressional District.

Average acceptable ACT scores are 24 in both Math and English. High School seniors and college students are encouraged to apply now for admission.

Students may apply to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.

Anyone interested in applying for admission to one of the academies should write or call for an application packet to, U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello, 144 Lincoln Place Court, Suite 4, Belleville, Illinois 62221. Questions may be answered by calling (618) 233-8026. Completed applications must be received in the Congressman’s office by October 31, 2007. Information is also available on Congressman Costello's website at www.house.gov/costello.

“Our nation’s military academies are excellent sources of higher education and can lead to rewarding careers,” said Costello. “I encourage any student interested in an academy appointment to contact my office or visit my website for further information.” 

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