Student requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The minimum completion rate differs for students who are on Federal financial aid vs. other students who are paying out of pocket or who have different requirements to maintain scholarship aid.

For information on requirements for financial aid, please visit our financial aid page.

For guidance on academic pace and competency planning, please discuss with your coach.

 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Coaching	You must attend weekly, in-person 1:1 coaching sessions (30 minutes/week) for the first 4 months of the program
Development sessions	You must attend monthly, in-person group sessions (2 hours/month); Each session may also require preparation in advance
Study time	You must work on your projects for a minimum of 48 hours per month, or 12 hours per week, and you must track these hours
Communications	You must respond to your all communications from your coach within 2 business days even if the response is just “ok”

 

ALLOWANCES

• You are allowed 2 weeks of time off per term in addition to a built-in two-week break at the end of each term; These must be communicated at least one week in advance except in cases of emergency (you may want to save some time off for emergencies)
  • This means you can opt out of 2 coaching sessions and 2 weeks of study time; However you cannot miss more than 1 development session per term
• You can earn additional time off by working ahead of your target pace, to be agreed upon with your coach
• Performance during your first term (e.g. meeting or being ahead of your target pace) may result in granting additional time off in subsequent terms

 

STUDENT & STAFF EXPECTATIONS

	Students will commit to…	The Noble Forward team will commit to…
Results	Hold high expectations for themselves Strive for academic progress (target pace)	Hold high expectations for students Hold students accountable for their achievement
Respect	Respect cohort norms (to be determined together)	Treat students with respect as adults
Follow-through	Attend all required sessions Put in the work, even when things are difficult	Follow through on commitments made to students
Diversity, equity and inclusion	Foster a culture of inclusion between peers	Foster a culture of inclusion Build a diverse, equitable and culturally competent program
Humility & self-awareness	Communicate with coaches in an open and honest fashion Accept and own mistakes – they will happen and they are part of learning	Coach with an open mind and without judgment Accept feedback and continuously look for ways to improve the way we serve and support students