Talk with a FlexIT Mentor

Competency-based education is a good fit for many people. Talk to one of our knowledgeable staff to find out if it will work for your learning style, your lifestyle, and your goals. To have someone contact you and answer your questions, please complete this form:

FlexIT Inquiry Form

Apply for the FlexIT Program

After communicating with an advisor and learning about self-paced, competency-based education, complete your application for the FlexIT program here:

FlexIT Application

To complete the FlexIT application you will need:

1. A cover letter outlining your professional experience, why you think you would be a good fit for the program, and how you plan to meet your goals (time line to finish, balancing work and school, etc.) to complete the FlexIT program
2. A professional resume that outlines your experience, work history, and previous education
3. Information about your highest level of education including the degree earned, the conferring school and the date it was awarded. (The application will require you to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript.)

Complete your application to CWU

In order to be a FlexIT student, you must also be accepted to Central Washington University. Your next step is to complete the official CWU application found here:
http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/apply-now

Begin the Financial Aid application process

Like a traditional program, you can use financial aid to pay for FlexIT! If a financial aid package is part of your plan to pay for your college education, follow this link to begin the process:
http://www.cwu.edu/financial-aid/fafsa-application

Please note: Financial aid applications must be completed by the 15th of the month prior to your requested start date. To learn more, please email FinancialAidFlexIT@cwu.edu.