Skip to content
Department of Homeland Security Seal - Emergency Management Institute Logo


Advanced Search
  • Blog
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Email Updates
  • EMI Courses & Schedule
  • EMI Students & Instructors
  • How to Apply
  • Programs & Activities
  • FEMA Independent Study
  • Contact Us
  • Get FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number
FEMA Internet Presense icon
YouTube icon
Twitter icon
Facebook icon

Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed. More info

  • EMI Home
  • FEMA Independent Study Program
  • Frequently Asked Questions
Skip over Portal navigation to content

Independent Study Program (ISP)

  • ISP Course List
  • NIMS Courses
  • Professional Development Series
  • EMI Curriculum
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions | Certificate and Transcript | Technical Information | Problems & Troubleshooting

General Questions
  • Who can take FEMA’s Independent Study Courses?
  • What do the EMI Course Codes (B, E, G, IS, L, K) stand for?
  • How will I know when new courses are released or a course has been revised?
  • How to take Independent Study courses online?
  • Why is SSN (Social Security Number) required on final exam submission form?
  • How do I request an alternate identification number?
  • How can I get college credit for the Independent Study courses I've done?
  • Can I earn military reserve retirement points for completion of these courses?
  • How many military retirement points do I get for your courses?
  • Can I use my GI bill or military tuition assistance to pay for college credit from FCC?
  • Can I get on a list that will allow me to be automatically enrolled in new IS courses as they come out. If not, how will I know when new courses are released?
  • How can I pursue a degree in emergency management?
  • Where to get IS-22 Getting Ready for Disaster DVD?
  • How do I report improper conduct or cheating on IS tests?
  • I've completed a Q course, how can I verify what I have completed?
  • Can I know the questions that were wrong on a Final Exam?
  • Can I submit my exam in a paper format?
  • Which Independent Study Courses are included in the Professional Development Series (PDS)?
  • Are EMI Course materials copyrighted?
  • Who can teach Independent Study Courses?

Back to topBack to Top

Certificate and Transcript
  • When can I receive my certificate?
  • My electronic certificate is not working, how do I fix it?
  • Why haven't I received my confirmation email?
  • I never received my certificate of completion, how can I get a new one?
  • How can I get a transcript of my Independent Study course completions, and what information is included on it?
  • When I complete all the courses in the PDS Series, what do I need to do to receive my certificate?
  • I retook a course but my certificate still has the original completion date. How do I get a new certificate with the date I retook the course?
  • What is the difference between a student transcript and an official transcript?

Back to topBack to Top

Technical Information
  • What are the technical system requirements needed to complete my courses?
  • How do I turn off AutoComplete to avoid Name error issues when submitting my final exam?

Back to topBack to Top

Problems and Troubleshooting
  • Exam Issue - Internet Explorer Cannot Display the Webpage
  • Why do I get redirected back to the course list after I submit my exam instead of receiving a confirmation page?
  • Why do I receive "Error Code 165" when I submit my final exam online?
  • What should I do if I have problems downloading materials or submitting my online answer sheet?
  • Why does my computer lock up or Next button grayed out when I take courses online?
  • How to download final exam questions if I am using Windows XP?
  • Why does the video close captioning display improperly on my screen?

Back to topBack to Top

  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Important Notices
  • Accessibility
  • Download Plug-ins
  • FOIA
  • No FEAR Act Data
  • USA.gov
  • DHS

Last Updated: February 17, 2012

* The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government Web sites, companies or applications.

Department of Homeland Security Seal

Emergency Management Institute
16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Switchboard: (301) 447-1000
Admissions Fax: (301) 447-1658

FEMA Independent Study Program
Office: (301)447-1200    Fax: (301)447-1201


DisasterAssistance.gov logo
(800) 621-FEMA / TTY (800) 462-7585
3 Step Guide for Assistance

EMI Tower