<p>I was vvery much interested in the naval academy but haulted my pursuit when I called admissions and they said that I could not apply because I was not a US citizen. Does anyone know why it is a requirement in order to apply?</p>
<p>A certain number of international students are admitted to the USNA every year. Click on the international students link on their admissions website at [USNA</a> Admissions - Steps for Admission](<a href=“http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm]USNA”>http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm). “Information concerning application procedures for foreign nationals may be requested from the Naval Attache at the U.S. Embassy in your home country.”</p>
<p>well it is a little too late for me now seeing as I will be attending carleton college; it just bothered me a little because I felt that only citizens could apply when I, a permanent resident, was more than willing to join as well. Thanks for the response.</p>
<p>Navy Officers must be citizens, and graduates of the service academies become commissioned officers. The government has very little incentive to pay for a $400,000 education with no return on investment.</p>
<p>It’s not the “government” that should not pay. It is the taxpayer. </p>
<p>Beyond that though, as raimus has alluded to, while many non-citizens have been loyal to this nation and conversely, some citizens have not, the philosophy/theory implies that those best inclined to defend and possibly die for their country, is those who have ownership. </p>
<p>If you’re a “permanent resident” of this country, why not become an “owner”? Become a citizen then you can have your say. As the Statue of Liberty has symbolized, you’d be most welcome.</p>
<p>well becoming a citizen is quite expensive, and thush I have not find the time and money to afford the whole process. Thanks to all that have responded by the way.</p>