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A - Coast Guard Licensing

In order to process and interact with the Coast Guard on license applications we are now required to have an Authorization Letter from each Cadet. Without this letter on file the Cadet will have to apply for License after graduation. Please follow the link above, print the form, sign, date and fill in the blanks and return to the License Coordinator ASAP.

    * Personal Data Sheet
    * Application Check Sheet
    * Acceptable Documents for Identification Citizenship
    * Advice about Coast Guard License Applications 

    * Oath Form
    * Application for License and Merchant Mariner Document 
      
    *New Coast Guard Medical Evaluation Form   Instructions     *Entry Level Form  

     * Medical Standards NVIC 04-08

    * Coast Guard Medical letter with Links   

    * Payment of Fees Online Through pay.gov
    * License Examination Information



Coast Guard Schedule / Deadlines    Sept 10, Jan 11 and May 11
      Coast Guard HOMEPORT

• The Coast Guard’s HOMEPORT site contains the forms (that are listed above) and provides access to other valuable information, including the ability for students to check the status of their own license application with the Coast Guard. The instructions for using the site are simply once in HOMEPORT. The left side of the screen has a menu list. Students can click on "MERCHANT MARINERS.” From there, you can download forms and check other information or click on "MERCHANT MARINER APPLICATION STATUS” and complete the information requested to get the status of your own license application.

B - TWIC

• TWIC Pre-Enrollment Website
• Updated Information for Mariners about the TWIC

C - CADET OBSERVER



D - USCG’s Medical NVIC 04-08 (policy document)

• Cadets who have prior criminal convictions, or who have certain medical conditions, including those that require the use of certain prescription medications, may be found ineligible for a U.S. Coast Guard license and/or Merchant Mariners Document (MMD). Additionally, certain criminal convictions may also preclude a Cadet from obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which must be held in order to qualify for, and maintain U.S. Coast Guard mariner credentials.