Personal Reference (PR)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission Program Application and Supplemental Forms

OMB No. 1625-NEW Exp: mm/dd/yyyy

Who must comply?	Applicants for acceptance to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) Program.
What is this collection about?	This collection provides personal, academic, and extracurricular information about applicants to the AIM Program. Applicants complete the online application and provide contact information for the recommenders who complete the supplemental e-forms.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Eligibility and admissions requirements for applicants can be found online at www.uscga.edu/AIM.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	Applicants for acceptance to the AIM Program must submit a complete package (online application and supplemental e-forms) no later than April 1st of their desired program year. Applicants may only apply for acceptance to the AIM Program once per calendar year.
How is the information submitted?	Applicants complete an online application and recommenders must submit supplemental e-forms which are available at www.uscga.edu/AIM.
What happens when complete information is received?	The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Office reviews the information to determine eligibility for acceptance to the AIM Program.
For additional information, contact--	The USCGA Admissions Office at: Admissions@uscga.edu or 800-883-USCG (8724) Information is also available online at www.uscga.edu/AIM

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden per response for this report varies per applicant - about three hours for completion of the online application, including personal statements, and up to two hours to complete all supplemental forms. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Admissions Office, 31 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320 or Department of Homeland Security Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20503.