+1 AROTC Parent.
Each applicant for a nomination must meet all eligibility requirements including living within the boundaries of the congressional district
as of July 1st of the year of admission to an academy.
For example, here are the eligibility rules from District 3 Congressman Joe Heck's website:
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
Each applicant for a nomination must meet the following eligibility requirements as of
July 1st of the year of admission to an academy:
- Age: Be at least 17 years old, but not have passed the 23rd birthday
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
- Marital Status: Must be unmarried, not pregnant, and without legal obligation to support children or other dependents
- Residence: Must reside within the boundaries of the 3th Congressional District of Nevada.
- Skill / Fitness: Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy.
Source:
https://heck.house.gov/serving-you/service-academy-nominations/service-academy-nominations-faq