Congratulations!
Congrats on taking the first steps towards your education goals. Have you received your approval email from Guild? If not, don’t worry, you should receive an email within seven days of submitting your Guild application.
If you have received your Guild approval email, double congratulations! Here are your next steps for becoming a Guild student at Fast Forward Academy:
1 — Make Sure You're Eligible
Check to make sure you're eligible for your company's education benefit, right up to the first day of your courses. Go to the Guild home page and check your eligibility status in the upper right-hand corner. For more information about eligibility, contact Guild support.
2 — Confirm your spot
Once your Guild application is approved, you'll need to confirm your spot in Fast Forward Academy’s program for the next start date.
Log in to your Guild account and visit your Applications page to confirm your spot, then either Fast Forward Academy or Guild will reach out to you with next steps.
Be sure to confirm your spot by the 29th day of the month before your start date, or February 27, if the start date is in March, or you will have to start in a later term.
If you have previous education outside of the U.S. (i.e., foreign credentials), there aren't extra requirements to complete at Fast Forward Academy.
3 — Complete your enrollment with Fast Forward Academy
On your start date, you'll receive an email from Fast Forward Academy with a link to officially enroll in the Enrolled Agent program.
If you do not receive this email on your start date, make sure to check your spam folder and then reach out to Fast Forward Academy using their Contact Us Form. Remember: do not create your account or enroll before your start date, or your tuition might not be covered by your employer.
Please be sure to use the same name, email address, and other personal information you used on your Guild application when creating your student account at Fast Forward Academy. Using different information may result in delays for your start at Fast Forward Academy.
4 — Access the Enrolled Agent Course
Once enrolled, make sure you access the Enrolled Agent program within 14 calendar days of your program start to stay enrolled in your program at Fast Forward Academy. Failure to do so may result in you being automatically dropped from the program or prevent you from continuing.
5 — Chat with Your Guild Growth Coach for Support
Once you've accessed the Enrolled Agent coursework, you'll have a chance to talk with your Guild Growth Coach. This is the time to discuss your education and career aspirations, ask questions, and set goals for completing your program at Fast Forward Academy.
6 — Complete Your Coursework at Fast Forward Academy
Your Guild support network, along with your Fast Forward Academy support team, will be there to offer guidance and support throughout your program. Don't hesitate to reach out to Guild Support for help or Fast Forward Academy Support with any questions you may have!
Timeline for Funding
You can learn more about the timeline of Tuition Assistance Funding by clicking here https://guild.force.com/helpcenter/s/article/How-Tuition-Assistance-works. You'll also want to ensure you are tagged as a Guild student with the school and ensure you continue to meet your employer's eligibility requirements.