U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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Examples of Funded Projects
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS section of this program.
The Department of Transportation's mission is to ensure fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Program Accomplishments
A total of 207 merchant marine officers graduated in June 2007.
Uses and Use Restrictions
This program is a federally operated maritime academy providing education, training, subsistence, books, quarters, uniforms, medical care, and program travel to its U. S. citizen students without cost.
Appropriations restricted to the above and the operation and maintenance of the school.
International student costs subject to legislation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
High school graduates who are U.S.
citizens and international students in accordance with legislation.
In general, criteria are similar to those generally used for college admission.
Beneficiary Eligibility
High school graduates who are U.S. citizens and eligible international students.
Credentials/Documentation
Usual documents for college admission and a comprehensive physical examination.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
U.S.
citizens desiring appointment to the school apply to Senators or Congresspersons for nomination.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Nominating officials submit nominations to school's Office of Admission. Selection is competitive by merit.
Award Procedures
Appointment approved by the Maritime Administrator.
Deadlines
Nominations must be submitted by January 31 of the year preceding that in which admission is desired. Applications must be submitted by March 1 of the year in which admission is desired.
Authorization
Public Law 96-453.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 3 to 8 months.
Appeals
To the school.
Renewals
Applicants not accepted may reapply the following year.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Students are furnished with all required uniforms and textbooks during their 4 years at the Academy.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
At the request of the Maritime Administration.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Copies will be furnished at the request of the Maritime Administration. Those pertaining to its officers, faculty, staff and midshipmen shall be kept for the period of enrollment plus eight years.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-1750-0-1-403.
Obigations
(Program Level) FY 07 $61,925,000 (result of reprogramming); FY 08 $62,747,000; and FY 09 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Allowance prescribed for all personnel for uniforms and textbooks. During the sea year a midshipman will earn $700 per month from his or her steamship company employer.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
46 CFR 310C; Standard college catalogs and brochures.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Maritime Administration Field Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Associate Administrator for Business and Workforce Development, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202)366-5737.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
See Credentials/Documentation section of this program.
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