Frequently Asked Questions

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Most MBHS Institute programs offer online or hybrid coursework with flexible, self-paced learning. Some programs require in-person, hands-on clinical skills, externships, practical experience, or examinations. Requirements vary by program, and MBHS Institute will assist students with coordinating applicable hands-on requirements.

MBHS Institute begins new program cohorts on the 1st of every month. Students must complete all applicable enrollment, documentation, funding, and payment requirements before their scheduled cohort start date. Students who do not complete the required steps in time will be placed in the next available monthly cohort.

Yes. MBHS Institute offers flexible payment options for eligible programs, including self-pay and payment plans. Students may also use approved workforce, employer, third-party, or education financing when eligible.

Program length varies by program. MBHS Institute offers fast-track and career training programs ranging from several weeks to approximately six months. Please review the individual program page for the specific program length and requirements.

Most MBHS Institute programs offer flexible, self-paced coursework. Depending on the program, scheduled Zoom meetings may be held for instruction, progress updates, academic support, or review. If a student is unable to attend a scheduled Zoom meeting, they must notify MBHS Institute. Zoom meetings are recorded and made available for students who are unable to attend live.

Yes. Many MBHS Institute programs are designed with flexible online or hybrid coursework, allowing students to balance training with work, family, and other responsibilities. Students are still responsible for meeting all coursework, attendance, hands-on, clinical, and program requirements when applicable.

Funding options may include WIOA/WorkOne, Workforce Ready Grant (WRG), Indiana IMPACT/FSSA, Indianapolis Urban League, employer sponsorships, veteran education benefits, education financing, and other approved third-party funding sources. Eligibility and availability vary by student, program, funding source, and location.

Yes. MBHS Institute is an approved training provider for eligible programs. Funding availability and eligibility vary by program, Indiana region, and individual eligibility. Students must complete all requirements with both MBHS Institute and their WorkOne office and receive an official MBHS Institute acceptance letter before beginning their funded cohort.

After your application is submitted, MBHS Institute will review your information and required documentation. If additional information is needed, our admissions team will contact you.

Students using workforce or third-party funding must also complete all requirements with their funding or sponsoring organization. Once all applicable enrollment, documentation, funding, and payment requirements are completed, eligible students will receive an official MBHS Institute acceptance letter confirming their enrollment and cohort start date.

Students currently receiving SNAP or TANF benefits may contact FSSA or their case manager to learn more about Indiana IMPACT employment and training opportunities.

Eligible students may qualify for partial or full tuition assistance through programs such as the Indiana Workforce Ready Grant, Indiana IMPACT Program (FSSA participants), employer sponsorships, or other approved funding sources. Funding eligibility and coverage amounts vary by student and program.

Funding eligibility and approval are determined by the applicable funding or sponsoring organization, not MBHS Institute. For WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant applicants, eligibility and funding approval are determined through WorkOne. MBHS Institute determines admission and enrollment into its programs separately from funding approval.

Upfront costs depend on the student's funding source and program. Students with approved funding may have some or all eligible training costs covered by their funding source. Self-pay, payment plan, education financing, and other funding arrangements may have different payment requirements. Students will be informed of any applicable costs before enrollment is finalized.

Indiana-specific workforce funding, including the Workforce Ready Grant, is generally limited to eligible Indiana residents. Out-of-state students may still enroll in eligible MBHS Institute programs using self-pay, approved payment plans, education financing, employer sponsorship, or other available funding sources.

Yes. MBHS Institute provides career support and resources to help students prepare for employment. For programs requiring hands-on clinical experience or externships, MBHS Institute will assist students with coordinating applicable requirements. Employment or externship placement is not guaranteed.

Yes. MBHS Institute partners with workforce agencies, employers, and community organizations to support career training opportunities.

Yes. Employer-sponsored training options may be available for eligible students and organizations.

To enroll at MBHS Institute, students must complete the Enrollment Application and submit all required documentation. Depending on the program and funding method, additional requirements may include proof of identification, education documentation, funding authorization, financing approval, payment arrangements, or other program-specific documents.

Students using WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant (WRG), Indianapolis Urban League, Indiana IMPACT/FSSA, or other third-party funding must also complete all requirements established by their funding or sponsoring organization.

Submitting an application does not constitute official enrollment. Enrollment is finalized once all applicable requirements have been completed and the student receives an official MBHS Institute acceptance letter.

Submitting an application does not mean you are officially enrolled. Enrollment is confirmed after all applicable enrollment documents, funding or payment requirements, and other required steps have been completed and MBHS Institute issues your official acceptance letter.

Students who have not completed all applicable enrollment, documentation, funding, or payment requirements by their scheduled cohort start date will be placed in the next available cohort. New cohorts begin on the 1st of every month.

Yes. Some programs include required hands-on clinical skills, practical experience, externships, or in-person examinations. Requirements vary by program. MBHS Institute will assist students with coordinating applicable hands-on requirements.

Yes. MBHS Institute accepts eligible students from outside Indiana for programs that can be completed in their location. Students are responsible for reviewing any certification, licensing, registration, clinical, or employment requirements applicable in their state. Indiana-specific workforce funding may not be available to out-of-state students.

No. Most programs are designed for beginners and career changers.

After successfully completing all MBHS Institute program requirements, students receive a Certificate of Completion. For programs that prepare students for a national certification exam, the certification credential is issued separately by the applicable certifying organization after the student meets its eligibility requirements and successfully passes the certification exam.

No. Successfully completing an MBHS Institute program does not automatically result in national certification. Eligible programs prepare students for the applicable certification examination. Students must meet the certifying organization's eligibility requirements and successfully pass the required examination to earn their certification. MBHS Institute provides certification preparation and guidance throughout the process.