Can I even get a nomination?

jdanninger

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I am a high schooler with pretty good grades and I am very interested in applying to the airforce academy.

However, after grade 8, my parents moved the entire family from Maryland to Singapore because my dad got a 4-year temporary job. I have no clue who I would go to for a nomination. I am pretty sure my parents report taxes from Maryland but beyond that, we have no connection to Maryland.

Am I allowed to ask the senators of Marland and my Maryland representative for a nomination?

Also, let's say through some technicality I am still a legal resident of Maryland, would Congress people even consider me for a nomination because I do not currently live in Maryland?
 
Yes you can apply. Your parents have a home of record in the States. It would be whatever congressional district they vote (or could vote) in via absentee ballot. Apply there. People do this every year when they are overseas for the military, state dept, or any other reason.
 
As a side note: for this year, and many previous years according to my JROTC SAI (Senior Army Instructor), Senator Cardin of Maryland will not offer you a nomination if you have already been nominated by a congressional representative. This does not mean you should not apply, of course: you should apply to every nomination source you are lawfully eligible for. If and when you receive a nomination, you are good to go in that regard.
 
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