NOLS Field Instructor Course Application
NOLS Field Instructor Course Application
This is the application for all Field Instructor Courses—the Rocky Mountain Hiking IC, the Alaska Mountaineering IC, and the River IC. To start your application, add this to your cart and proceed to the checkout. There is no cost to apply, so your checkout will be free.
Once you have completed the checkout process, you will receive an email with a link to your student dashboard. This is where you will have access to the application materials, including a place to select which Instructor Course(s) you are interested in taking. The other application materials include.
- Résumé
- Trip Log
- References
- Questionnaire
- CPR/Med Cert upload
- Applicant Information
- Scholarship Application Form
Your application materials must be completed by September 26th, 2025. Decisions about Instructor Courses will be finalized in December and January.
There is no cost to apply to the Instructor Course; if you are accepted to an Instructor Course, there is a $1000 tuition. We encourage all applicants to apply for a scholarship.
To learn more about this year’s Instructor Courses, including specific dates, locations, and skills, please visit this page.
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Additional Details
Prerequisite: Minimum of a 70-hour Wilderness First Responder and current adult CPR certification.
Home Location: One aspect of prioritization for selection to the NOLS Field Instructor Course is the applicant’s home location. We will prioritize those whose home location is in regional proximity to NOLS’ operating locations (eg: United States, Chile, Mexico, India, East Africa, and New Zealand.) This does NOT mean we will only enroll people who live in these countries. It does mean we will examine your proximity to these NOLS locations in relation to your skills resume and the course skills offered at each of these locations. If you are curious if your home location and skill set fit into our priorities, please reach out to [email protected].
Duration
26 days
Age
21+ yrs
Fly In/Out
Online
Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)
