enrollment for emi courses - Emergency Management Institute ...

gEnEral InfOrmatIOn
EmE r g E n c y ma n a g E m E n t In s t I t u t E • 2010-2011 • ca t a l o g of co u r s E s
Applications must be coordinated, reviewed, and
approved by:
• The head of the applicant’s sponsoring
organization,
• The emergency management office of the
applicant’s State, and
• The NETC Admissions Office.
Completed applications should be sent to:
NETC Office of Admissions
Building I, Room 216
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
General admissions questions may be directed to
the NETC Admissions Office at (800) 238-3358,
ext. 1035; (301) 447-1035, or via e-mail to:
NETC-Admissions@dhs.gov.
attendance/substitution/cancellation
Once accepted, participants are expected to attend all
sessions of each course, seminar, or workshop. Those
who do not attend all sessions will not receive course
completion certificates and will not be reimbursed
under the Student Stipend Program.
If an organization must cancel an accepted participant,
the organization may request substitution of an
equally qualified person. This request must be made in
writing at the same time as the cancellation and must
be accompanied by a completed General Admissions
Application Form for the substitute. Requests for substitutions
for EMI courses must be submitted through the applicable State
emergency management office. If a last-minute cancellation
is necessary, please call the NETC Admissions Office at
(301) 447 1035 or (800) 238 3358 (extension 1035).
A fax may be sent to (301) 447 1658; e-mail address is
NETC-Admissions@dhs.gov.
Dress policy
When attending EMI classes, it is each participant’s
responsibility to use good judgment in selecting attire
that projects a professional image and is appropriate
for both the local climate differences and classroom
activities. If EMI staff determine that a participant’s
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attire is inappropriate, the participant will be required
to change into more appropriate clothing before
being allowed to continue class.
costs/stipends/reimbursements
There are no tuition fees for EMI on-campus or offsite
courses. All instruction, course materials, and
housing (for most participants) are provided at no
cost. Participants from other countries, other Federal
agencies, and most participants from private industry
or contractors to State, local, or Tribal governments
must pay their own transportation and lodging fees.
All participants are responsible for the cost of cafeteria
meals provided and for personal, incidental expenses.
Stipend reimbursement is limited to three trips for
each participant per fiscal year. (This restriction
does not apply to participants who are employees of
State, local, and Tribal offices of emergency services,
or those enrolled in the Master Trainer Program or
Master Exercise Practitioner Program.) You must
purchase a 21-day pre-purchased, nonrefundable
ticket for round-trip transportation by common
carrier (economy, coach class, or less). First class and
business class airline tickets will not be reimbursed.
Reimbursement for airline tickets will be at the State
ceiling as established by NETC. If you choose to drive,
you will be reimbursed the current Privately Owned
Vehicle (POV) Federal mileage allowance or the State
ceiling, whichever is less.
Reimbursement will be made by direct deposit to your
personal account (please provide a copy of a check). You
are responsible for reimbursing your organization.
If you have questions about your eligibility to receive
a stipend, please call (301) 447 1035.
travel planning
Applicants must not make travel plans prior to
receiving an official acceptance package from the
NETC Admissions Office. Acceptance packages contain
important travel information for the specific classes.