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20.807:  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Popular Name:  Kings Point

Objectives:  To train merchant marine officers.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

20.807 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.

20.807 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:  From 3 to 8 months.

Appeals:  To the school.

Renewals:  Applicants not accepted may reapply the following year.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  See Credentials/Documentation section of this program.

Examples of Funded Projects:  See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS section of this program.

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.

20.807 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 11.417 Sea Grant Support.

20.807 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

20.807 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Type of Assistance:  Training.

Obligations:  (Program Level) FY 99 $32,608,000; FY 00 est $34,944,000; and FY 01 est $37,236,000.

Budget Account Number:  69-1750-0-1-403.

Authorization:  Public Law 96-453.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  46 CFR 310C; Standard college catalogs and brochures.

20.807 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Admissions Officer, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY 11024-1699. Phone: (516) 773-5000; Central Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Hale Boggs Federal Bldg., 501 Magazine Street, Room 1223, New Orleans, LA 70130-3394. Phone: (504) 589-2000; Western Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 201 Mission Street, Room 2200, San Francisco CA 94105. Phone: (415) 744-3125; Great Lakes Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 2860 South River Road, Suite 185, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2413. Phone: (847) 298-4535; North Atlantic Region Director, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 3737, New York, NY 10278. Phone: (212) 264-1300; South Atlantic Region Director, 7737 Hampton Blvd., Building 4D, Room 211, Norfolk, VA 23505. Phone (757) 441-6393.

Headquarters Office:  Taylor E. Jones II, Director, Office of Maritime Labor, Training, and Safety, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Phone: (202) 366-5755.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

20.807 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.

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.

20.807 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Not applicable.

Audits:  Not applicable.

Records:  Not applicable.