U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (20.807)
Program
20.807 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Federal Agency
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorization
Public Law 96-453.
Program Number
20.807
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To train merchant marine officers.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
This program is a federally operated maritime academy providing 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.
Application 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 Procedure
Nominating officials submit nominations to school's Office of Admission. Selection is competitive by merit.
Award Procedure
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.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
A total of 174 merchant marine officers will graduate in June 2003.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-1750-0-1-403.
Obligations
(Program Level) FY 02 $47,822,000; FY 03 $49,161,000; and FY 04 est $527,915,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Allowance prescribed for all personnel for uniforms and textbooks. During the sea year a midshipman will earn $600 per month from his or her steamship company employer.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
46 CFR 310C; Standard college catalogs and brochures.
Related Programs
11.417, Sea Grant Support.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Admissions Officer, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY 11024-1699. Telephone: (516) 773-5000; Central Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Hale Boggs Federal Building, 501 Magazine Street, Room 1223, New Orleans, LA 70130-3394. Telephone: (504) 589-2000; Western Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 201 Mission Street, Room 2200, San Francisco CA 94105. Telephone: (415) 744- 3125; Great Lakes Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 2860 South River Road, Suite 185, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2413. Telephone: (847) 298-4535; North Atlantic Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 3737, New York, NY 10278. Telephone: (212) 264-1300; South Atlantic Region Director, 7737 Hampton Boulevard, Building 4D, Room 211, Norfolk, VA 23505. Telephone (757) 441-6393.
Headquarters Office
Bruce J. Carlson, Associate Administator for Policy and International Trade, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202)366-5755.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS section of this program.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
See Credentials/Documentation section of this program.
