Congratulations!

Congrats on taking the first steps toward 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 New Readers Press:

1 — Tech Requirements

New Readers Press requires stable internet access using a computer, tablet, or smartphone to complete coursework. Please ensure you have the required tech necessary to successfully participate in the program. It is recommended that placement exams be taken using a computer or laptop.

System Requirements:
Internet Browser: Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. (Internet Explorer is not supported.)
Mobile Requirements: Android 11+ or IOS 14+

2 — 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.

3 — Confirm Your Spot

Once your Guild application is approved, you'll need to confirm your Intent to Enroll in the New Readers Press program for the next start date.

Log in to your Guild account and visit your Applications page to confirm your spot, then either New Readers Press or Guild will reach out to you with the 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 don't confirm your spot by the 29th day, your start date will automatically update to the next start date available (up to 90 days out). You should be able to view your new start date and confirm your spot for the new start date within your Guild portal. If you don't confirm your spot for the updated start date, you will need to re-apply.

4 — Complete Your New Readers Press Enrollment Process

On your start date, you'll receive an email with instructions on the steps you need to complete with New Readers Press, including the first step - a Registration Form. If you do not receive this email on your start date, check your spam folder or reach out to New Readers Press using distancelearning@proliteracy.org. Remember: Do not create this account before your start date, or your employer might not cover your tuition.

Enrollment Checklist Steps:

Complete the Registration Form.
- Please be sure to use the same name, email address, and other personal information you used on your Guild application when registering with New Readers Press. Using different information may result in delays of your official enrollment in the New Readers Press Distance Learning program.
Attend the mandatory Student Orientation on the date/time of your choice to learn:
- How to use the tools for your weekly live classes
- How to access your NRP Online Learning account and independent coursework
- Your path to High School Equivalency
- Requirements of the New Readers Press Distance Learning Program
- Next Step to Enrollment
Take your Math and Reading Placement Exams in the NRP Online Learning account provided for you by New Readers Press. Your placement exam determines your starting point to begin the path to High School Equivalency.

You must complete all 3 steps of the New Readers Press enrollment process to begin classes. Failure to complete your official enrollment checklist in your first month may result in you being automatically dropped from the program or prevent you from continuing.

If you have previous education outside of the U.S. (i.e., foreign credentials), there aren't extra requirements to complete at New Readers Press.

Contact distancelearning@proliteracy.org or call 1-833-280-2400 if you are having any difficulty completing these enrollment steps. New Readers Press Distance Learning Coordinators can help!

5 — Chat with Your Guild Growth Coach for Support

Once you’ve completed your enrollment checklist, 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 New Readers Press.

6 — Complete Your Coursework at New Readers Press

Your Guild support network, along with your New Readers Press 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 New Readers Press distancelearning@proliteracy.org with any questions you may have!