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# Admissions

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The NETC Admissions Office assists National Fire Academy (NFA) students with understanding eligibility and application requirements and transcript requests.

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## Apply between March 15 and April 15 for on-campus courses scheduled from July to September 2024.

Learn how to apply

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## Contact the Admissions Office

Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET 800-238-3358, ext. 1035netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov

There are no tuition fees for on-campus, online and NFA-sponsored off-campus courses. All instruction and course materials are provided at no cost.

### Student links

                      - Register for a FEMA Student Identification Number .
                      - NETC Online Admissions Application .
                      - NFA course catalog .
                      - Request course badges for Credly's Acclaim Platform .
                      -  NETC Welcome Package .
                      -  NETC Welcome Package (State Weekend) .

### How we reimburse you

The NFA will reimburse you for airfare (or other ticketed means of transportation) or personal, department/organization and rental vehicle mileage. Learn about the expenses and reimbursement policies associated with your NFA course.

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### How to obtain Continuing Education Units and college credit for NFA courses

NFA is not an accredited institution, but the courses you take through NFA can be considered for college credit.

Learn how to get college credit

### Request your NFA transcript

We will provide your transcript to you, or to a college/university you request, at no cost via email.

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