NOTICE: Effective April 16, 2026, FEMA has restored access to its Independent Study.

These courses are typically inaccessible during a lapse in appropriations, but FEMA is facing unprecedented circumstances. Users may now register for and complete these self-guided courses. However, FEMA's staffing and operations are still impacted by the lapse in appropriations. If users experience technical problems, FEMA staff are unable to provide assistance at this time. Please click here to read the full notice

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Application Timeline

Participants can apply to EMI courses any time up to 6 weeks before the start of the course. For participants who apply earlier than 6 weeks, acceptance letters will be sent at the time of enrollment..

Dates for courses can be accessed at https://training.fema.gov/EMIcourses. The NETC Admissions Office will review the applications as they are received and notify applicants regarding their status.

Once accepted into a course, participants will receive an acceptance letter with further instructions regarding transportation and other matters. Arriving at NETC for a class without formal acceptance from the NETC Admissions Office will result in the participant being sent home.

 
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