Applicants must have completed the equivalent of grade 10 either in Canada or in their native country. Permanent residents applying for funding must have CLB 5 in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students under 18 years of age are not accepted except with special permission.

Most programs have limited enrolment and applications will not be accepted once quotas have been filled. Some programs also have entry dates in January, March, April, September, and October. Applicants should send a completed application form, a $50.00 application fee, one official high school transcript, and if applicable, two post-secondary transcripts to the Registrar's Office.