How to Enroll Using Your USAA/Guild Sponsorship Letter

If your employer provides a sponsorship letter through USAA and Guild, you can use it to enroll in courses at no personal cost. Here’s how to submit it.

Before You Start

• Obtain your sponsorship letter from your employer through Guild.
• Verify the letter is dated for the current month — see the callout below.
• Know which course and package you want to order (e.g., CPCU 500, Recommended Package).

Steps

1. Go to the USAA/Guild course request form on TheInstitutes.org.
2. Fill in your name, student ID, and the course and package you’re requesting.
3. Upload your sponsorship letter — make sure the date matches the current month.
4. Submit the form.
5. Allow up to 5 business days for processing. You’ll receive an email confirmation when your course is ready.

Do not email the letter to Customer Success — USAA sponsorship orders must go through the online course request form.

After Submission

• Your course materials will appear in My Courses & Exams once the order is processed.
• If you also need to register for an exam, that’s a separate step — see How to Register for an Exam.
• If you haven’t received confirmation within 5 business days, follow up with Customer Success.

Exam Retakes

If you need to retake an exam, you’ll likely need a new sponsorship letter dated for the current month. Your original letter typically does not cover retakes. Contact your employer through Guild to request an updated letter.

Other Employer Sponsorship Programs

For GEICO/EdAssist enrollment, see Enrolling with a GEICO/EdAssist Letter of Credit.