FIT Application Help
Some applicants have called with questions about the web-based Eventbrite application. This brief step by step overview is intended to answer questions that you may have. Please call toll free 888-348-7765 with questions.
Click HERE when you are ready to apply.
There are 3 Steps which are listed here and then described in more detail below:
Step 1- Select the number of "tickets" for your preferred session
Step 2- Select payment option (credit card or check)
Step 3- Complete application information about you
Step 2: Select a application payment option. Choose the "Order Now" button to pay with credit card. Choose "Show other payment options" to pay with a check that you send.
Step 3: Complete the payment and personal information requested.
You will be prompted for 3 "essay" responses. It is recommended that you compose your answers to these before begining the application using a word processor. Once you have composed your response then you can cut and paste it to the application.
The questions are:
a. What is your current professional assignment?
b. What kind of involvement in environmental education or curriculum/educational projects
and professional development have you completed/been involved in?
c. Provide a brief narrative describing why you would like to participate, what you hope to
accomplish, and how you feel that you can contribute?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Price" and the "Fee"?
Answer: The cost to apply to FIT is $20. The "Fee" is what the Northern California Society of Amerian Foresters pays to Eventbrite for the web-based application fee processing. The Northern California Society of American Foresters keeps the $18.55 which is used to support the FIT program.
It was necessary to include an application fee to discourage people from applying and then not participating. Even with the $20 application fee about 25% of applicants don't participate.