/**
 * Apply Now — admissions portal styles.
 */

.apply-now {
	--apply-navy: #0f2744;
	--apply-red: var(--mara-primary);
	--apply-gold: var(--mara-secondary);
	background: var(--mara-background);
	color: var(--mara-text);
}

.apply-now__container {
	width: min(100% - 2 * var(--mara-container-padding), var(--mara-container));
	margin-inline: auto;
}

.apply-now__eyebrow {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-sm);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--apply-red);
}

.apply-now__title {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-md);
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	line-height: 1.15;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__lede,
.apply-now__section-intro {
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 40rem;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.65;
}

.apply-now__section-head {
	margin-bottom: var(--mara-space-xl);
}

.apply-now__section-head--center {
	text-align: center;
}

.apply-now__section-head--center .apply-now__section-intro {
	margin-inline: auto;
}

.apply-now__section-title {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-sm);
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

/* Hero — Mara + futuristic */
.apply-now__hero {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	min-height: clamp(17rem, 42vh, 26rem);
	display: grid;
	align-items: end;
	padding: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0 clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__hero-media {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-now__hero-media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center 38%;
	transform: scale(1.08);
	animation: apply-hero-ken 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.apply-now__hero-wash {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background:
		linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(8, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.72) 42%, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.38) 100%),
		linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8, 22, 40, 0.88) 0%, transparent 52%),
		radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 22%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28), transparent 42%);
}

.apply-now__hero-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.22;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 48px 48px;
	mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 35%, #000 100%);
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 35%, #000 100%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.apply-now__hero-beam {
	position: absolute;
	top: -20%;
	left: -30%;
	width: 55%;
	height: 160%;
	background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 48%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18) 52%, transparent 65%);
	transform: rotate(12deg);
	animation: apply-hero-beam 9s ease-in-out infinite;
	pointer-events: none;
	mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.apply-now__hero-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(2px);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.apply-now__hero-orb--a {
	width: clamp(8rem, 18vw, 14rem);
	height: clamp(8rem, 18vw, 14rem);
	top: 12%;
	right: 10%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45) 0%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
	animation: apply-hero-orb 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.apply-now__hero-orb--b {
	width: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 11rem);
	height: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 11rem);
	bottom: 18%;
	right: 28%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.4) 0%, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.06) 50%, transparent 72%);
	animation: apply-hero-orb 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.apply-now__hero-frame {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 1.1rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
	border-radius: 0.35rem;
	pointer-events: none;
	box-shadow:
		inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08),
		0 0 40px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.25);
}

.apply-now__hero-frame::before,
.apply-now__hero-frame::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	width: 2.4rem;
	height: 2.4rem;
	border: 2px solid var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__hero-frame::before {
	top: -1px;
	left: -1px;
	border-right: 0;
	border-bottom: 0;
}

.apply-now__hero-frame::after {
	right: -1px;
	bottom: -1px;
	border-left: 0;
	border-top: 0;
}

.apply-now__hero-inner {
	position: relative;
	max-width: 42rem;
	animation: apply-hero-rise 0.9s ease both;
}

.apply-now__eyebrow--on-dark {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	color: var(--apply-gold);
	padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem 0.35rem 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(8, 22, 40, 0.45);
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.apply-now__eyebrow-pulse {
	width: 0.55rem;
	height: 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--apply-gold);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55);
	animation: apply-hero-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}

.apply-now__title--on-dark {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.8vw, 3.15rem);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
	text-shadow:
		0 2px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
		0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff 40%, #ffe7a8 78%, #fff 100%);
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	background-clip: text;
	color: transparent;
	/* Fallback if clip unsupported */
	-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

@supports not (background-clip: text) {
	.apply-now__title--on-dark {
		color: #fff;
		-webkit-text-fill-color: #fff;
	}
}

.apply-now__lede--on-dark {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.15rem);
	max-width: 36rem;
}

.apply-now__hero-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	margin-top: var(--mara-space-lg);
}

.apply-now__hero-cta {
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), 0 10px 30px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.35);
	transition: transform var(--mara-transition), box-shadow var(--mara-transition);
}

.apply-now__hero-cta:hover,
.apply-now__hero-cta:focus-visible {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), 0 14px 36px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.45);
}

.apply-now__btn-ghost-light {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
	color: #fff;
	text-decoration: none;
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.apply-now__btn-ghost-light:hover,
.apply-now__btn-ghost-light:focus-visible {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__hero-meta {
	margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.apply-now__hero-meta span {
	display: inline-block;
	padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
}

@keyframes apply-hero-ken {
	from { transform: scale(1.06) translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
	to { transform: scale(1.14) translate3d(-1.5%, -1%, 0); }
}

@keyframes apply-hero-beam {
	0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-8%) rotate(12deg); opacity: 0.35; }
	50% { transform: translateX(18%) rotate(12deg); opacity: 0.7; }
}

@keyframes apply-hero-orb {
	from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.75; }
	to { transform: translate3d(-6%, 8%, 0) scale(1.12); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes apply-hero-pulse {
	0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55); }
	70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0); }
	100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 160, 23, 0); }
}

@keyframes apply-hero-rise {
	from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
	to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.apply-now__hero-media img,
	.apply-now__hero-beam,
	.apply-now__hero-orb,
	.apply-now__eyebrow-pulse,
	.apply-now__hero-inner {
		animation: none !important;
	}

	.apply-now__hero-media img {
		transform: none;
	}
}

/* Pathways */
.apply-now__pathways {
	padding: var(--mara-space-xxl) 0;
}

.apply-now__pathway-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: var(--mara-space-lg);
}

.apply-now__pathway {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: var(--mara-space-md);
	padding: var(--mara-space-xl);
	border-radius: 1rem;
	border: 1px solid transparent;
	border-left: 5px solid var(--apply-red);
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.1) 0%, #fff 55%);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
}

.apply-now__pathway--gold {
	border-left-color: var(--apply-gold);
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.14) 0%, #fff 55%);
}

.apply-now__pathway--navy {
	border-left-color: var(--apply-navy);
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.1) 0%, #fff 55%);
}

.apply-now__pathway--featured {
	box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.14);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.apply-now__pathway--red {
	border-left-color: var(--apply-red);
}

.apply-now__courses-note {
	margin: var(--mara-space-xl) 0 0;
	padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 0.75rem;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12), rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.06));
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
	color: var(--mara-text);
	line-height: 1.55;
}

.apply-now__courses-note a {
	color: var(--apply-red);
	font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-now__badge {
	align-self: flex-start;
	padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--apply-red);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.apply-now__pathway-title {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__pathway-text {
	margin: 0;
	flex: 1;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.6;
}

.apply-now__pathway-btn {
	align-self: flex-start;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.apply-now__pathway-btn--ghost {
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid var(--apply-navy);
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__pathway-btn--ghost:hover,
.apply-now__pathway-btn--ghost:focus-visible {
	background: var(--apply-navy);
	color: #fff;
}

/* Online wizard — futuristic */
.apply-now__online,
#apply-online {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #071421 0%, #0f2744 45%, #152033 100%);
	color: #fff;
	scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--mara-nav-height, 5.5rem) + 1rem);
}

.apply-now__online-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.apply-now__online-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.16;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 44px 44px;
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, #000 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.apply-now__online-orb {
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(4px);
}

.apply-now__online-orb--a {
	width: 16rem;
	height: 16rem;
	top: -4rem;
	right: 8%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28), transparent 68%);
	animation: apply-hero-orb 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.apply-now__online-orb--b {
	width: 14rem;
	height: 14rem;
	bottom: 5%;
	left: -2rem;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.25), transparent 70%);
	animation: apply-hero-orb 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.apply-now__online-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.7fr) minmax(16rem, 0.9fr);
	gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	align-items: start;
	position: relative;
}

.apply-now__wizard-wrap {
	position: relative;
	padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
	border-radius: 1.25rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	box-shadow:
		0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12),
		0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
		inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	overflow: hidden;
	color: var(--mara-text);
}

.apply-now__wizard-wrap::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--apply-red), var(--apply-gold), var(--apply-navy));
}

.apply-now__wizard-head {
	margin-bottom: var(--mara-space-lg);
}

.apply-now__eyebrow--wizard {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	color: var(--apply-red);
	padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem 0.3rem 0.5rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.2);
}

.apply-now__wizard-title {
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--apply-navy) 30%, #8b1e1e 70%, var(--apply-navy));
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	background-clip: text;
	color: transparent;
	-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

@supports not (background-clip: text) {
	.apply-now__wizard-title {
		color: var(--apply-navy);
		-webkit-text-fill-color: var(--apply-navy);
	}
}

.apply-now__wizard-intro {
	margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
	max-width: 36rem;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.apply-now__progress {
	height: 4px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
	margin: 0 0 1rem;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-now__progress-bar {
	display: block;
	height: 100%;
	width: 20%;
	border-radius: inherit;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--apply-red), var(--apply-gold));
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
	transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.apply-now__steps {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-xl);
	padding: 0;
}

.apply-now__step {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.45rem;
	padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04);
	border: 1px solid rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
	transition: background var(--mara-transition), border-color var(--mara-transition), color var(--mara-transition), box-shadow var(--mara-transition);
}

.apply-now__step span {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 1.45rem;
	height: 1.45rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #d5dce5;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.apply-now__step.is-active {
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.35);
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.1), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12));
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.12);
}

.apply-now__step.is-active span {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apply-red), #9a1f1f);
	color: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.15);
}

.apply-now__step.is-done {
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__step.is-done span {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apply-gold), #e8c45a);
	color: #1a1a1a;
}

.apply-now__panel-title {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-lg);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.65rem;
}

.apply-now__panel-title::before {
	content: '';
	width: 0.55rem;
	height: 0.55rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--apply-gold);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.apply-now__wizard-wrap [data-step-panel].is-active {
	animation: apply-wizard-panel-in 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes apply-wizard-panel-in {
	from {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(8px);
	}
	to {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: none;
	}
}

.apply-now__fields {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: var(--mara-space-md) var(--mara-space-lg);
}

.apply-now__field {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.4rem;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__field--full {
	grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.apply-now__field input,
.apply-now__field select,
.apply-now__field textarea {
	font: inherit;
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--mara-text);
	padding: 0.78rem 0.9rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
	border-radius: 0.65rem;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f7f9fb);
	transition: border-color var(--mara-transition), box-shadow var(--mara-transition);
}

.apply-now__field input:focus-visible,
.apply-now__field select:focus-visible,
.apply-now__field textarea:focus-visible,
.apply-now__radios input:focus-visible {
	outline: 2px solid var(--apply-red);
	outline-offset: 2px;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.1);
}

.apply-now__field.is-invalid input,
.apply-now__field.is-invalid select,
.apply-now__field.is-invalid textarea,
.apply-now__field.is-invalid .apply-now__radios {
	border-color: var(--apply-red);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.2);
}

.apply-now__error {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--apply-red);
}

.apply-now__radios {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--mara-text);
}

.apply-now__radios--pills {
	gap: 0.6rem;
}

.apply-now__pill {
	cursor: pointer;
}

.apply-now__pill input {
	position: absolute;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.apply-now__pill span,
.apply-now__pill--static {
	display: inline-block;
	padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	border: 1px solid var(--mara-border);
	background: #fff;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__pill input:checked + span {
	border-color: var(--apply-red);
	background: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.08);
	color: var(--apply-red);
}

.apply-now__pill input:focus-visible + span {
	outline: 2px solid var(--apply-red);
	outline-offset: 2px;
}

.apply-now__hint {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-md);
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.apply-now__upload input[type="file"] {
	padding: 0.85rem;
	border-style: dashed;
	border-color: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.22);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc, #eef2f6);
}

.apply-now__review {
	margin-bottom: var(--mara-space-lg);
	padding: var(--mara-space-lg);
	border-radius: 0.85rem;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08));
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__review dl {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(8rem, 12rem) 1fr;
	gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
	margin: 0;
}

.apply-now__review dt {
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
}

.apply-now__review dd {
	margin: 0;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	font-weight: 600;
}

.apply-now__declare {
	display: flex;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	align-items: flex-start;
	font-weight: 500;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: var(--mara-text);
}

.apply-now__declare input {
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.apply-now__nav {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	margin-top: var(--mara-space-xl);
	padding-top: var(--mara-space-lg);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
}

.apply-now__wizard-wrap .apply-now__nav-btn:not(.apply-now__nav-btn--ghost) {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apply-red), #9a1f1f);
	border: none;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.28);
}

.apply-now__wizard-wrap .apply-now__nav-btn:not(.apply-now__nav-btn--ghost):hover,
.apply-now__wizard-wrap .apply-now__nav-btn:not(.apply-now__nav-btn--ghost):focus-visible {
	filter: brightness(1.06);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.35);
}

.apply-now__nav-btn--ghost {
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.18);
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	margin-right: auto;
}

.apply-now__nav-btn.is-hidden,
.apply-now__nav-btn[hidden] {
	display: none !important;
}

.apply-now__pro-reqs {
	margin-top: var(--mara-space-lg);
	padding: 1rem;
	border-radius: 0.85rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
	border: 1px solid rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.25);
	border-left: 4px solid #0d7377;
	transition: transform var(--mara-transition), box-shadow var(--mara-transition);
	color: var(--mara-text);
}

.apply-now__pro-reqs.is-hot {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.2);
}

.apply-now__pro-reqs-title {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__pro-reqs-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.65rem;
}

.apply-now__pro-reqs-list li {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.15rem;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

.apply-now__pro-reqs-label {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #0d7377;
}

/* Manual / KUCCPS journey */
.apply-now__journey {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: var(--mara-space-md);
}

.apply-now__journey--kuccps {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1.75rem;
}

.apply-now__journey--kuccps .apply-now__journey-card {
	position: relative;
}

.apply-now__journey-arrow {
	display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 961px) {
	.apply-now__journey--kuccps .apply-now__journey-arrow {
		display: block;
		position: absolute;
		top: 50%;
		right: -1.35rem;
		width: 1.1rem;
		height: 1.1rem;
		border-top: 3px solid var(--apply-gold);
		border-right: 3px solid var(--apply-gold);
		transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
		z-index: 1;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.apply-now__journey--kuccps .apply-now__journey-arrow {
		display: block;
		position: absolute;
		left: 50%;
		bottom: -1.15rem;
		width: 0.9rem;
		height: 0.9rem;
		border-top: 3px solid var(--apply-gold);
		border-right: 3px solid var(--apply-gold);
		transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(135deg);
		z-index: 1;
	}

	.apply-now__journey--kuccps {
		gap: 1.75rem;
	}
}

.apply-now__hint--on-dark {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	margin: 0;
}

.apply-now__journey-card {
	position: relative;
	padding: var(--mara-space-lg);
	border-radius: 1rem;
	background: #fff;
	border-top: 4px solid var(--apply-red);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
	min-height: 11rem;
}

.apply-now__journey-card--0 {
	border-top-color: var(--apply-red);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.07), #fff 40%);
}

.apply-now__journey-card--1 {
	border-top-color: var(--apply-gold);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1), #fff 40%);
}

.apply-now__journey-card--2 {
	border-top-color: var(--apply-navy);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08), #fff 40%);
}

.apply-now__journey-num {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 2.25rem;
	height: 2.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--apply-red);
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.apply-now__journey-card--1 .apply-now__journey-num {
	background: var(--apply-gold);
	color: #1a1a1a;
}

.apply-now__journey-card--2 .apply-now__journey-num {
	background: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__journey-card h3 {
	margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__journey-card p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
}

.apply-now__manual-footer {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: var(--mara-space-xl);
	align-items: end;
	margin-top: var(--mara-space-xl);
	padding: var(--mara-space-xl);
	border-radius: 1rem;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.94), rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.85));
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__manual-delivery-label {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-now__manual-footer .apply-now__hint {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.apply-now__manual-footer .apply-now__pill--static {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__manual-cta {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	justify-items: start;
}

.apply-now__manual-mail {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.apply-now__manual-mail a {
	color: var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__form-status {
	margin-top: var(--mara-space-md);
	padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
	border-radius: 0.55rem;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.apply-now__form-status.is-error {
	background: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.08);
	color: var(--apply-red);
}

.apply-now__form-status.is-ok {
	background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1);
	color: #1b5e20;
}

.apply-now__hp {
	position: absolute;
	left: -9999px;
	width: 1px;
	height: 1px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-now__success-card {
	padding: var(--mara-space-xl);
	border-radius: 1rem;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.08), #fff 50%);
	border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
}

.apply-now__success-card h3 {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-md);
	color: #1b5e20;
}

.apply-now__success-card p {
	margin: 0;
	white-space: pre-line;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--mara-text);
}

/* Eligibility aside — glass on dark online section */
.apply-now__eligibility {
	position: sticky;
	top: calc(var(--mara-nav-height) + 1rem);
	padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 1.1rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.apply-now__aside-title {
	margin: 0 0 var(--mara-space-md);
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: #fff;
	letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.apply-now__elig-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.apply-now__elig-card {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.25rem;
	padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
	border-radius: 0.75rem;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--apply-red);
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
	transition: transform var(--mara-transition), box-shadow var(--mara-transition);
}

.apply-now__elig-card:nth-child(2) { border-left-color: var(--apply-gold); }
.apply-now__elig-card:nth-child(3) { border-left-color: var(--apply-navy); }
.apply-now__elig-card:nth-child(4) { border-left-color: #2e7d32; }
.apply-now__elig-card:nth-child(5) { border-left-color: #0d7377; }

.apply-now__elig-card.is-hot {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28);
}

.apply-now__elig-card strong {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__elig-card span {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
	line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Manual — vertical trickle timeline (digital-library style) */
.apply-now__manual {
	padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.95) 10%, transparent);
}

.apply-now__timeline {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
	max-width: 56rem;
}

.apply-now__timeline::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 1.1rem;
	top: 0.5rem;
	bottom: 0.5rem;
	width: 2px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.45), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35), rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.15));
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
	.apply-now__timeline::before {
		left: 50%;
		transform: translateX(-50%);
	}
}

.apply-now__tl-step {
	position: relative;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 2.4rem minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 0.85rem 1rem;
	padding: 0 0 2.35rem;
	align-items: start;
}

.apply-now__tl-step:last-child {
	padding-bottom: 0;
}

.apply-now__tl-marker {
	grid-row: 1 / span 2;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	z-index: 1;
}

.apply-now__tl-visual {
	display: none;
}

.apply-now__tl-step:first-child .apply-now__tl-visual {
	display: block;
	grid-column: 2;
	margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
	.apply-now__tl-step {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
		gap: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
		padding-bottom: 3rem;
		align-items: center;
	}

	.apply-now__tl-marker {
		grid-column: 2;
		grid-row: 1;
	}

	.apply-now__tl-copy {
		grid-column: 1;
		text-align: right;
	}

	.apply-now__tl-visual,
	.apply-now__tl-step:first-child .apply-now__tl-visual {
		display: block;
		grid-column: 3;
		margin-top: 0;
	}

	.apply-now__tl-step--reverse .apply-now__tl-copy {
		grid-column: 3;
		text-align: left;
	}

	.apply-now__tl-step--reverse .apply-now__tl-visual {
		grid-column: 1;
		grid-row: 1;
	}
}

.apply-now__tl-node {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 2.25rem;
	height: 2.25rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--apply-red);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.12);
}

.apply-now__tl-step--reverse .apply-now__tl-node {
	background: var(--apply-navy);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
}

.apply-now__tl-label {
	margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--apply-red);
}

.apply-now__tl-title {
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__tl-text {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
}

.apply-now__tl-card {
	padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 0.9rem;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
	border-top: 3px solid var(--apply-red);
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.35rem;
}

.apply-now__tl-card--1 {
	border-top-color: var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__tl-card--2 {
	border-top-color: var(--apply-navy);
}

.apply-now__tl-card-kicker {
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--mara-text-muted);
}

.apply-now__tl-card-value {
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	line-height: 1.35;
}

.apply-now__tl-download {
	justify-self: start;
	text-decoration: none;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
}

.apply-now__tl-download[aria-disabled="true"] {
	opacity: 0.65;
	cursor: not-allowed;
}

.apply-now__manual-assurance {
	max-width: 40rem;
	margin: var(--mara-space-xl) auto var(--mara-space-lg);
	padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
	text-align: center;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	border-radius: 0.85rem;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.14), rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.06));
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__split {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(14rem, 0.8fr);
	gap: var(--mara-space-xl);
	align-items: start;
}

.apply-now__prose {
	color: var(--mara-text);
	line-height: 1.7;
}

.apply-now__prose p {
	margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.apply-now__manual-note {
	margin: var(--mara-space-lg) 0;
}

.apply-now__manual-note a {
	color: var(--apply-red);
	font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-now__manual-card {
	padding: var(--mara-space-xl);
	border-radius: 1rem;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--apply-navy), #1a3a5c);
	color: #fff;
	min-height: 12rem;
	display: grid;
	align-content: end;
	gap: 0.5rem;
}

.apply-now__manual-card-kicker {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	opacity: 0.8;
}

.apply-now__manual-card-mail {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--mara-font-heading);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-now__manual-pref {
	margin-top: var(--mara-space-xl);
	border: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.apply-now__manual-pref legend {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--apply-navy);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* KUCCPS — futuristic horizontal rail */
.apply-now__kuccps {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	padding: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, #081628 0%, #0f2744 48%, #1a2030 100%);
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-grid {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.18;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-glow {
	position: absolute;
	inset: auto -10% -30% 20%;
	height: 70%;
	background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.22), transparent 60%);
}

.apply-now__kuccps-inner {
	position: relative;
}

.apply-now__eyebrow--kuccps {
	color: var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__section-title--on-dark {
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__section-intro--on-dark {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
	margin-inline: auto;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-rail {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 1rem;
	position: relative;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-rail::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 6%;
	right: 6%;
	top: 1.55rem;
	height: 2px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.2), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.85), rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.2));
	z-index: 0;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-node {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.55rem;
	padding: 1.15rem 1rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 0.9rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
	min-height: 11.5rem;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-node:nth-child(2) {
	border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
}

.apply-now__kuccps-node:nth-child(3) {
	border-color: rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.35);
}

.apply-now__kuccps-node-num {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 2.4rem;
	height: 2.4rem;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	color: #081628;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apply-gold), #f0d078);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18);
}

.apply-now__kuccps-node h3 {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-node p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.apply-now__kuccps-assurance {
	max-width: 46rem;
	margin: var(--mara-space-xl) auto var(--mara-space-lg);
	padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
	text-align: center;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: 0.85rem;
	background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.16), rgba(198, 40, 40, 0.12));
	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}

.apply-now__kuccps-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	justify-content: center;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-actions .mara-btn {
	text-decoration: none;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-checker[aria-disabled="true"] {
	opacity: 0.65;
	cursor: not-allowed;
}

.apply-now__kuccps-checker-hint {
	margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
	text-align: center;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.apply-now__kuccps-rail {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
		gap: 0.85rem;
	}

	.apply-now__kuccps-rail::before {
		display: none;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.apply-now__kuccps-rail {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* Help */
.apply-now__help {
	padding: var(--mara-space-xxl) 0;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--apply-navy), #1c3f66);
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__help .apply-now__section-title {
	color: #fff;
}

.apply-now__help-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: var(--mara-space-xl);
	align-items: center;
}

.apply-now__help-office {
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--apply-gold);
}

.apply-now__help-card a {
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: underline;
	text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.apply-now__help-actions {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.apply-now__help-link {
	display: grid;
	gap: 0.2rem;
	padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
	border-radius: 0.75rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
	color: #fff;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background var(--mara-transition);
}

.apply-now__help-link:hover,
.apply-now__help-link:focus-visible {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.apply-now__help-link span {
	font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-now__help-link small {
	opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.apply-now__pathway-grid,
	.apply-now__online-layout,
	.apply-now__journey,
	.apply-now__manual-footer,
	.apply-now__help-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.apply-now__pathway--featured {
		transform: none;
	}

	.apply-now__eligibility {
		position: static;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.apply-now__fields {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.apply-now__review dl {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 0.15rem 0;
	}

	.apply-now__review dt {
		margin-top: 0.5rem;
	}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.apply-now__elig-card,
	.apply-now__pathway,
	.apply-now__help-link,
	.apply-now__progress-bar {
		transition: none;
	}

	.apply-now__online-orb--a,
	.apply-now__online-orb--b {
		animation: none;
	}

	.apply-now__wizard-wrap [data-step-panel].is-active {
		animation: none;
	}
}