<p>The basic requirements are: </p>
<ul>
<li>Each candidate must: be 17 but not yet 23 years of age by July 1 of year admitted. (The increase in maximum age is a result of a recent change to Title X, U.S. Code.)
<ul>
<li>be a U.S. citizen at time of enrollment (exception: foreign students nominated by agreement between U.S. and another country).</li>
<li>be unmarried.</li>
<li>not be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support a child or children</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
<p>Therefore you will need to be a U.S. citizen by R-Day. Best of luck to you!</p>