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2026 Associate and Specialist Cohort Schedule
We will have 3 informationals this year to discuss financial aid and program details.
| Cohort | Course | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 Cohort | |||
| Course 1 (Associate) | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | |
| Course 2 (Specialist) | Mar 10, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | |
| March 2026 Cohort | |||
| Course 1 (Associate) | Mar 10, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | |
| Course 2 (Specialist) | May 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | |
| May 2026 Cohort | |||
| Course 1 (Associate) | May 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | |
| Course 2 (Specialist) | Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | |
| July 2026 Cohort | |||
| Course 1 (Associate) | Jul 7, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | |
| Course 2 (Specialist) | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | |
| September 2026 Cohort | |||
| Course 1 (Associate) | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | |
| Course 2 (Specialist) | Nov 3, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | |
| November 2026 Cohort | |||
| Course 1 (Associate) | Nov 3, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | |
| Course 2 (Specialist) | Jan 5, 2027 | Mar 2, 2027 | |
2026 Associate and Specialist Cohort Schedule
We will have 3 informationals this year to discuss financial aid and program details.
Green Flower Certificate Programs – 2026 Cohort Calendar
January 2026 Cohort
- Course 1 (Associate)
Jan 13 – Mar 10, 2026 - Course 2 (Specialist)
Mar 10 – May 5, 2026
March 2026 Cohort
- Course 1 (Associate)
Mar 10 – May 5, 2026 - Course 2 (Specialist)
May 5 – Jun 30, 2026
May 2026 Cohort
- Course 1 (Associate)
May 5 – Jun 30, 2026 - Course 2 (Specialist)
Jun 30 – Aug 25, 2026
July 2026 Cohort
- Course 1 (Associate)
Jul 7 – Sep 1, 2026 - Course 2 (Specialist)
Sep 1 – Oct 27, 2026
September 2026 Cohort
- Course 1 (Associate)
Sep 1 – Oct 27, 2026 - Course 2 (Specialist)
Nov 3 – Dec 29, 2026
November 2026 Cohort
- Course 1 (Associate)
Nov 3 – Dec 29, 2026 - Course 2 (Specialist)
Jan 5 – Mar 2, 2027
2026 Associate and Specialist Cohort Schedule
We will have 3 informationals this year to discuss financial aid and program details.
January 2026 Cohort
March 2026 Cohort
May 2026 Cohort
2026 Associate and Specialist Cohort Schedule
We will have 3 informationals this year to discuss financial aid and program details.
| Cohort | Course | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Course 1 (Associate) | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| January 2026 | Course 2 (Specialist) | Mar 10, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Course 1 (Associate) | Mar 10, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Course 2 (Specialist) | May 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 2026 | Course 1 (Associate) | May 5, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 2026 | Course 2 (Specialist) | Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Course 1 (Associate) | Jul 7, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Course 2 (Specialist) | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| September 2026 | Course 1 (Associate) | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| September 2026 | Course 2 (Specialist) | Nov 3, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Course 1 (Associate) | Nov 3, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Course 2 (Specialist) | Jan 5, 2027 | Mar 2, 2027 |
Please See the Financial Aid requirements and application below!
If you are interested in applying for this Financial aid program, please click the green button below!
Please see the requirements and application form below:
Applicant Requirements:
Applicants must be aged 21+
Applicants must live in Kalamazoo city limits, and must be able to verify address
Samples verifications includes:
Mail addressed to applicant
Passport
Driver’s license
Car insurance
Letter or affidavit of residency if staying in a shelter or other facility
Commit to completing the full 9 week course.