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Instructions for using the NFA online system.

1. The students should go to https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication [training.fema.gov] and complete the online application before the deadline in the brochure.
2. The student must input their FEMA Student ID and first/last name. If the student does not already have a FEMA Student ID (SID), they should go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMA [cdp.dhs.gov] SID to register for one. The FEMA SID is ten digits.
3. The student must click “Verify” after entering their FEMA SID and first and last names. The system will return the middle name, suffix, and date of birth from the SID system.
4. To continue, the student must see “Verified!” after clicking Verify. Select next to continue.
5. Complete the fields on the Demographic Information screen (starred fields are required). Select next to continue.
6. The Course/Offer Information screen requires the student to select a course. To do this the student must select the drop-down arrow and scroll to the applicable course code. In this case, the State Weekend courses will have a W code. Select apply and then select next.
7. The second Course/Offer Information screen allows the student to select the Offer Start Date. They should select the offer start date for the weekend. In the “Briefly describe…” box, the student should enter information related to their duties and responsibilities as it relates to the course for which they are applying. Change the Disabilities drop-down to Yes is there is need for a special accommodation. Once completed select save and next.
8. On the Organizational Information page, the student must enter in all information requested. Once completed the student should select next.
9. Enter information in each of the boxes and continue.
10. The next screen is labeled Other Information. This screen is optional. These fields are

    used for statistical purposes only. Once completed select next.

11. Select next since there would be no attachments.
12. At this point, you will be asked if you have completed all the information. You should

    select Yes. If there is any required information that is missing, you will need to go back

    and correct that before the application will move forward.

13. The Head of Organizational Information screen is where you enter the name and email

    address of the person who will endorse the application. In this case, it will probably the

    State Fire Academy point of contact.

14. Once the student clicks submit, the Head of the Sponsoring Organization has 14 days to

    endorse the application, or it will be automatically rejected.

15. This is the final screen showing the student that they successfully applied for their

    selected course.

If a student has an issue or a question regarding the online admissions system or the process, please contact:

NETC Admissions Office (301) 447-1035 NETCAdmissions@fema.dhs.gov