STAR Applications

STAR 1 and STAR 2 Application Process

Participants are admitted on a rolling basis and participants may be admitted up to one week before the beginning of the training, as space permits. Please apply early. Applications will be considered in the order that they arrive. Please note that a minimum of 3-6 months is required between attending STAR I and joining STAR II.

For course fees please visit our Participant Info page.

Required Application Fee

A $50 application fee is due at the time you apply and is required as part of a complete application to be considered for admission. See below for payment options.

Please note that if you are an EMU student or EMU employee you are exempt from the $50 application fee.

Application Fee Payment Methods

All payment must be made in US dollars. EMU does not accept direct wire transfers, Western Union or any other moneygram service for STAR fees. The following is a summary of payment options:

Check or Money Order

Checks must be drawn from a U.S. bank. Make the check out to “EMU” and write “STAR App Fee” in the memo line. Mail payment to the following address:

STAR
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Bank Transfer
Flywire allows you to pay by bank transfer. Fees may apply. Follow the instructions below to submit a successful transfer request.

*If you are using a mobile device, please select "EMU" as the institution. Proceed with the instructions below.

If you are having other issues, please https://help.flywire.com/hc/en-us.

Instructions:
1. Select country and amount ($50 USD)
2. “Continue as a guest”
3. “International Bank Transfer in US Dollars”
4. Contact Info: “Other”
5. Payment Type: “STAR”
6. Student ID: enter “App Fee” (if unable to enter text, simply put in “12345”)
7. Complete payment
Credit Card
CASHnet allows you to pay by credit card.

Follow these instructions to submit a payment:
- Go to CASHnet
- Fill in the required information
- Click “Continue”
- Click “Check out”, follow the prompts, and submit.
Credit Card by Phone

You may pay over the phone by using a credit card. To pay by phone call the EMU business office at 540-432-4575. A 3% processing fee will apply.

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