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Admissions Process: Apply!

Contact the Great Lakes Maritime Academy Admissions Office if you have any questions at either (231) 995-1213 (for the Director or prospective cadets with last names A–K) or (231) 995-1209 (for the Admissions Specialist or prospective cadets with last names L–Z).

The Great Lakes Maritime Academy is proud to be a division of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and offer our veterans many outstanding services.

NMC prides itself on having many services specifically designed to support your individual needs. We will not only ensure that you have a smooth transition but will make sure that you have the necessary support and resources to accomplish your educational goals. Our office of Military & Veteran Services will also assist you in getting connected to campus and community resources.

Alyssa Irani
School Certifying Official
(231) 995-1058
airani@nmc.edu

Thank you for your interest in Great Lakes Maritime Academy, and more importantly, for your service to our country!

For admission to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, you must apply to the Maritime Academy, not NMC — contact the Great Lakes Maritime Academy Admissions Office for more information.

Admissions Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED
• United States citizen
• Prior or pending misdemeanors, felonies or legal expungements must be adjudicated by the Maritime Admissions Office.
• United States Coast Guard physical standards and all requirements for licensing as a United States Merchant Marine Officer, as established by federal law
• Academic placement may be accomplished through ACT/SAT test scores (must be less than 5 years old), transferrable college credit or AP scores or placement testing.

Standardized Test Scores

New SAT (March 2016–present, Academy code 6982)
	Evidence Based Reading and Writing		Math	Total
Engineering Officer Program	530		530	1060
Deck Officer Program	530		580	1110
ACT (Academy code 1978)
	English	Math	Reading	Composite
Engineering Officer Program	19	21	19	20
Deck Officer Program	19	24	19	21

Pre 2016 SAT (Academy code 6982) — Ccontact the Academy

Please note these are the minimal score sets required to be considered for admission into the Academy. Acceptance is competitive.

A completed Application includes:

1. Official high school transcripts (or GED)
2. Transcripts from all colleges attended (if any). We highly recommend sending your military transcripts, but they are not required.
3. Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report (PDF)
4. Two letters of recommendation with contact information
5. Undeleted DD-214, Armed Services Discharge Report. Find necessary forms here.
6. A campus visit is required, but may be completed after an admission decision is received. Schedule your campus visit.

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Financial Resources For Veterans:

Eligibility for DVA educational benefits rests solely with the DVA. You may contact them by calling (888) 442-4551 or visiting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

• GI Bill^® Information
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Learn more about financial aid
• Veteran Scholarships — Veterans are eligible for a scholarship specifically for veterans. The Bobby L. and Karen J. Thompson Veterans Scholarship provides a $1,000 annual award to a student veteran enrolled in at least six credits. Search the scholarship database.
• Other Helpful Resources

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.