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 Roosevelt University:
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 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 — Submit Your Roosevelt University Application
You will receive an email from Roosevelt University with directions on how to apply for acceptance into your chosen program. Be sure to choose the same learning program on your Roosevelt University application that you selected on the Guild application, or you may have to pay for the program on your own. Please also be sure to use the same name, email address, and other personal information you used on your Guild application when completing the Roosevelt University application. Using different information may result in delays for your start at Roosevelt University.
Make sure to read the email completely to understand what is required for your application.
1. You may be required to write a statement of interest for your Roosevelt University, so remember to get started on the application in advance of any deadlines.
2. Roosevelt is test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT we encourage you to send your scores, though these are not required for admission. Roosevelt's ACT code is 1124 and SAT code is 1666.
3. You may also be required to provide references. Please follow the instructions provided by Roosevelt University in your application process, and request letters of recommendation from professional or academic references who can best speak to your ability to be successful in this program.
Next, connect with Roosevelt University’s Admissions Department to complete your application & enrollment process. For more information, please email admission@roosevelt.edu or call 877-277-5978.
3 — Start Your FAFSA
Gather important documents and complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. Use the Roosevelt University code 1749. Follow the detailed instructions provided by the Federal Student Aid office. When you're finished, you may be offered awards which you can accept or decline.
You can also go directly to Roosevelt University's FAFSA website to learn more about the FAFSA process at Roosevelt University.
Per the Employer policy, each student enrolling in a program that is eligible for federal financial aid may be required to complete one or more of the following items before initial program enrollment and annually thereafter: FAFSA, financial aid packaging / awarding process, accept any grant aid awarded. If any grants are accepted they will be applied to tuition and mandatory fees before employer payment. If you have questions regarding your Employer education benefit policy, please consult Guild support. If you have questions about financial aid, please contact your learning provider's financial aid office.
4 — Send Your Transcripts to Roosevelt University
If you have taken college classes before, Roosevelt University will use your transcripts to complete your application and to possibly apply credits to your new program. You may also have to submit your most recent high school transcripts.
Please contact any colleges you have attended and have them send your official transcripts directly to Roosevelt University.
Transcripts can be emailed to admissionforms@roosevelt.edu.
Paper transcripts can be mailed to:
Roosevelt University
Office of Admission Processing
1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Note: It may take 1-2 months for transcripts to arrive at Roosevelt University, so order them as soon as possible.
You can also go directly to Roosevelt University Transcript website to learn more about the transcript process at Roosevelt University.
If you have previous education outside of the U.S. (i.e., foreign credentials), there are extra requirements to complete to enroll at Roosevelt University. Please visit Roosevelt University's Office of International Programs for full details.
· A foreign credential evaluation of your transcripts is required and must be sent directly to Roosevelt University from the credential agency. Please review Roosevelt University's policy for foreign credentials.
· All students who have completed their education outside of the U.S. must meet the University's English Language Proficiency Requirement.
· Confirm requirements with Roosevelt University's Office of International Programs before paying out of pocket for an evaluation, translation, and/or exam at international@roosevelt.edu or call1-312-341-2062.
· If you need more help with the foreign credentials process, please review this article. You can also message Guild Support or call 1-800-985-4027 (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. MT).
5 — Get Your Books & Materials Ready
Get your books and other materials ready for your courses. Check the syllabus for each course to find out what you need, and be sure to keep your receipts - you may need them for returns or reimbursements.
6 — Progress Past your Add/Drop Period
Make sure you complete you remain enrolled past your Add/Drop period in order to stay enrolled in your program at Roosevelt University. Failure to do so may result in you being automatically dropped from the program or prevent you from continuing.
7 — Chat with Your Guild Growth Coach for Support
Once you've passed your add/drop period, 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 Roosevelt University.
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.