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What happens after you hit apply: the enrollment steps, start to finish
A lot of people hover over that button for weeks. Usually it's not the tuition or the schedule stopping them — it's not knowing what happens next. So here's the whole sequence, in order, with nothing hidden.
First, what applying is not
Submitting an application does not enroll you. It does not charge you. It does not commit you to a start date, a payment plan, or anything else. It's the step where you raise your hand and say "tell me more" — and it's free.
We say that up front because a lot of schools blur the line, and people have learned to be careful. You should be able to ask questions without a card on file. Here, you can.
Free application → a real conversation with Amanda → an optional campus tour → your seat in a cohort → electronic paperwork on day one. You can stop at any point, and nothing follows you around if you do.
The five steps (tap each to open)
Where money enters the picture
Not at the application. Tuition comes up in the conversation, and again when you're ready to hold a seat. The in-person program is $3,000 paid in full, or $3,500 on a payment plan — that's $500 down to hold your seat and the $3,000 balance spread across simple weekly or monthly payments. No lump sum required.
Those are the only two in-person prices, and they don't change based on how fast you decide. If you want to see how the plan lands against your own budget, the tuition planner lets you run the numbers yourself, and we break the plan down in the payment plan explained.
If you might qualify for help through Texas Workforce Solutions, WIOA, or GI Bill / VA education benefits, bring it up in the first conversation — those processes have their own timelines and are much easier to start before a cohort fills than after. The free funding finder is a good first pass.
Picking a start date
In-person cohorts currently start August 25, September 14, September 29, November 9, and November 17, 2026. The program runs about 12 weeks. Classes are during the day — we don't publish exact hours here because they're set per cohort, so call or text (903) 913-6444 and we'll tell you the days and times for the one you're considering.
Choosing between a soon date and a later one is a real decision, not a formality. We walked through the trade-offs in September or November? — and you can always see live dates on the calendar.
How long the whole thing takes
Honestly? It depends almost entirely on you. The application takes a few minutes. The conversation takes as long as your questions take. Some people tour the same week and hold a seat; others take a month to think, talk to family, and line up funding. Both are normal. We are not going to call you eleven times to speed that up.
Seats are limited to eight per class, so a specific cohort can fill. That's a real constraint, not a sales tactic — and if the one you wanted is full, the next one is on the calendar. Nobody gets pressured into a date that doesn't work.
What if something changes after you commit?
Life happens, and it's a fair thing to ask about before you sign anything. The right move is to talk to Amanda directly — (903) 913-6444 — so you get an accurate answer for your situation rather than a guess from a web page. That's the same number you'd call now with any question about enrolling.
Ready when you are
If you've read this far, the process is probably less intimidating than the version in your head. One free form, one honest conversation, and you'll know a lot more than you do right now — including whether this is the right fit for you at all.
Take the first step — it's free.
The application takes a few minutes, costs nothing, and commits you to nothing.
Apply now →Keep reading: What happens at a campus tour · The payment plan, explained · Choosing your cohort