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 Xcel Solutions:
1 — Tech Requirements
Students may be required to download software to complete coursework as part of this program and should have access to a personal computer in order to download and access the required software. This software may not be downloadable or accessible on an employer-issued computer.
Xcel Solutions programs require computer access and reliable internet to complete. Please make sure that you have the required tech necessary to successfully participate in the program.
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 — Create Your Xcel Solutions Student Account - DO NOT do this until your start date
On your start date, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to create your student account at Xcel Solutions. If you do not receive this email on your start date, make sure to check your spam folder and then reach out to Xcel Solutions using clientservices@xcelsolutions.com. Remember: do not create this account 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 Xcel Solutions. Using different information may result in delays for your start at Xcel Solutions.
After you create your student account, you'll be able to schedule your classes (if applicable), or your classes may automatically populate. This depends on your program, so please follow the directions provided by Xcel Solutions to make sure you can access your coursework.
4 - Complete Your First Two Chapters
Make sure you complete your first two chapters of course content within the first two weeks of your cohort month in order to stay enrolled in your program at Xcel Solutions. 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 completed your Xcel Solutions admissions process and started your program, 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 Xcel Solutions.
6 - Complete Your Coursework at Xcel Solutions
Your Guild support network, along with your Xcel Solutions 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 Xcel Solutions clientservices@xcelsolutions.com or 904-999-4923 with any questions you may have!
7 - Timeline for Funding
You can learn more about the timeline of Tuition Assistance Funding by clicking here. 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.