---
title: Customizing the Apply Form
collection: Hub User Guide
path: Hub User Guide/Admin Guide/Customizing the Apply Form
parentDocument: Admin Guide
outlineId: e25f8302-206d-42a0-bf51-33173f5e764f
createdBy: Jennie R.F.
---
The **Form** tab on the cohort page lets you customize the public application form's appearance and messaging. Changes are reflected on the live form at `/c/{cohort-slug}/apply`.

## Prerequisites

You need cohort admin or higher access. The cohort must have a survey configured in its settings (questions come from Flywheel).

## Live Preview

The top of the **Form** tab shows a live preview of the application form. As you edit fields below, the preview updates immediately. The preview renders actual survey questions from Flywheel, grouped into sections: Eligibility Requirements, Personal Information, Studio Information, Application Questions, and Supporting Materials.

At the bottom of the preview, the confirmation message is shown as it will appear to applicants after submission.

## Content & Messaging

* **Form Title** -- The main heading on the application form.
* **Badge Text** -- A small label displayed above the title (e.g., "Now Accepting Applications").
* **Subtitle** -- A brief description shown below the title.
* **Confirmation Message** -- The message applicants see after submitting their application.
* **Support Email** -- Contact email displayed on the form for applicant questions.

## Color Theming

Click **Customize Colors** in the preview header to open the color palette. You can configure:

* **Primary color** -- The accent color used for buttons, links, and highlights. Choose from 18 color options including black/white, red, blue, indigo, and more.
* **Neutral color** -- The base gray tone used for backgrounds and borders. Options include gray, slate, zinc, neutral, and stone.
* **Theme** -- Choose Light, Dark, or System (follows the visitor's device preference).

The badge color automatically matches the primary accent color.

## Next Steps Messaging

These fields appear on the confirmation page after submission:

* **Review Process** -- Tell applicants how long review takes.
* **Decision Notification** -- When applicants will hear back.
* **Onboarding Information** -- When the program starts if accepted.

## Saving and Previewing

Click **Save Changes** at the bottom of the page to persist your customization. Click **Preview** in the header to open the live public form in a new tab.


:::tip
Save your changes before previewing. The preview button opens the actual public form URL, which uses the last saved customization.

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