Canadian Students

Entrance requirements for each program are set out in the program descriptions of each program on the College website.

• The fastest and easiest way is to apply and pay online . The non-refundable application fee is $30 and Visa or Mastercard are the credit cards accepted for online application payments.
• Other options:
  • If in the province, visit a campus to submit a paper application with the non-refundable $30 application fee.
  • Download the PDF version , complete and sign. Scan and fax to the campus you are applying to (fax numbers are located on the first page of the application). Someone will make contact for credit card information for the non-refundable $30 application fee.

Applicants cannot have an active application for more than two programs for the same academic year. If more than one program applied for, the primary and secondary choice must be indicated. If an applicant applies for more than two programs the applicant must advise which of the first two programs are to be withdrawn. The additional application fee is non-refundable.

After the application has been submitted, applicants will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of the application and requesting supporting documents to determine eligibility. Please note that due to the high volume of applications being received, it may take 5 – 7 business days before an e-mail is sent to applicants.

Once the application is submitted, forward required original documents (i.e., academic transcripts). Documents can be scanned and uploaded to the application for a preliminary assessment; however, applications are not considered complete until the original documents have been received. Transcripts forwarded directly from an educational institution will be considered official transcripts. Original documents must be sent to the campus you applied to. Original documents for online programs can be sent to the Clarenville campus. Campus addresses can be found at Explore our Campuses (hover over the campus name and the address will appear).

Official transcripts or degree certificates issued in languages other than English must be translated into English and submitted to CNA along with the original official documents. An official translation is an exact English translation of academic documents that has been prepared by the issuing institution or a professional translator.

Visit Programs Courses to check the entrance requirements to determine if additional documentation must be provided and the deadline for submission of these documents (if applicable).

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet CNA’s English proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. CNA will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency:

1. CAEL 60
2. Duolingo - 105 to 110
3. IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0
4. MELAB - 78
5. MET - 52
6. Pearson PTE Academic English Test – 53 or TOEFL paper based - 550
7. TOEFL Internet based - 79
8. TOEFL computer based - 213 or equivalent

If an applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.

If an applicant has resided and was continuously employed in an English language work environment in a country that is exempt from our English language requirements (as listed on our website) for a period of five years or more, the English language proficiency test may be waived. The applicant must provide a resume and a letter from a supervisor confirming the nature of their work was conducted in English.

Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore, international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the Academic Calendar.

The School of Health Sciences requires the following minimum English language proficiency scores for applicants whose first language is not English (IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5 and Writing 7.0).

Staff will assess the supporting documents provided to determine if eligible for the chosen program. If eligible, the applicant will be placed on the eligibility list. Applicants will be sent an e-mail to advise whether they are eligible for a program. Please note that due to the high volume of documents being received, it may take 7 – 10 business days after documents are received before an e-mail is sent to applicants advising of status.

For most programs, acceptance is based on first eligible, first accepted. Applicants who meet admission criteria will be placed on a program eligibility list based on the date the application is complete (i.e., the date the last required piece of documentation of the application package is received).

Some programs are competitive entry and acceptance into these programs is based on ranking determined by the competitive entry process (which is outlined on the program information page).

When a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) is issued, applicants are to electronically confirm their intent to register and will be required to pay a confirmation fee within two weeks of the date of the letter of acceptance. Instructions for payment will be included with the LOA.

The confirmation fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a different program.

Applicants can only be confirmed in one seat.

If applicants fail to pay the required fee to confirm their seat by the deadline stated in the LOA, the acceptance will be cancelled, and the applicant will be required to submit a new application if they wish to be considered for a future intake.

If an applicant has confirmed a seat in their primary program, the application for the secondary program will be withdrawn.

If an applicant has confirmed a seat in their secondary program, the application for the primary program will be kept active.

Applicants who confirm their seat, in programs with waitlists, and who do not register during the designated dates for online registration will have their acceptance cancelled, application withdrawn, and they will be required to re-apply for admission.

Applicants who confirm their seat, complete online registration, and subsequently withdraw their acceptance, do not show up, or discontinue from the program will have to re-apply.

The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act 2015) restricts the release of personal information without the informed consent of the person to whom it relates.
Once accepted, students who wish to have specific personal information released to a funding agency must complete this form, sign it and bring it to their campus of application. The form may also be mailed or faxed in.

Program Fees

• Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
• Confirmation Fee - $99.00
• 2023-24 Tuition - Regular Term (15-weeks) - $915.00
• 2023-24 Tuition - Intersession (up to 7-weeks in duration) - $434.00
• 2023-24 Tuition - Continuous Intake and Trades Programs - $62.00 per week
• 2023-24 Tuition - Part Time Course - $290.00 per course
• Technology Fee - $75.00 per semester

Work Term Fees

• Work Term Fee - $458.00 per term
• On the Job (OJT) Fees or Work Terms Less Than 7 Weeks - $62.00 per week

Continuing Education Fees - Cost varies. View active course offerings

Equipment/Material Fees

Organized by areas of study

Program Area	15 week term	7 week term
Academics	$170.00	$85.00
Applied Arts	$170.00	$85.00
Business	$82.00	$41.00
Engineering Technology	$265.00	$132.00
Health Sciences	$265.00	$132.00
Industrial Trades	$265.00	$132.00
Information Technology	$82.00	$41.00
Natural Resources	$265.00	$132.00
Tourism	$170.00	$85.00

Programs With Special Equipment/Material Fees

Program	15 week term	7 week term
Heavy Equipment	$832.00	$416.00
Commercial Driver	$832.00	$416.00

Equipment/Material Fees for Continuous Intake (Weekly)

Heavy Equipment	$55.00
Commercial Driver	$55.00
All Other Trades Programs	$18.00

Residence Application fee - $25.00 (annual fee, non-refundable)
Residence Registration fee - $50.00 (annual fee, non-refundable)
Residence Registration fee (family residence) - $100.00
Damage Deposit (family residence) - $100.00

Residence Room Only

• Daily Room Charges (single) - $15.00
• Daily Room Charges (double) - $10.00
• Weekly Room Charges (single) - $60.00
• Weekly Room Charges (double) - $40.00

Room and Meals (Combined)
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.

Bay St. George Campus

• Single room with 10 meals - $156.00
• Single room with 14 meals - $195.00
• Single room with 19 meals - $243.00
• Double room with 10 meals - $136.00
• Double room with 14 meals - $175.00
• Double room with 19 meals - $223.00

Burin Campus

• Single room with 10 meals - $156.00
• Single room with 14 meals - $195.00
• Double room with 10 meals - $136.00
• Double room with 14 meals - $175.00

Happy Valley - Goose Bay Campus
Grand River Hall Residence:

• Single room with 14 meals (weekly) - $195.00
• Double room with 14 meals (weekly) - $175.00

Family Residence (monthly, no meals)

• One bedroom apartment - $300.00
• Two bedroom apartment - $365.00
• Three bedroom apartment - $425.00

Mandatory Fees

• Academic Audit Fee (per program) - $50.00

Fees for Certifications Within a Program

• First Aid - $131.00
• Mask Fit Test - $37.00

Fees to provide replacements

• Replacement I.D. cards - $15.00
• Replacement Certificates - $25.00

Case-dependant Fees

• Supplementary Fee - $25.00
• Re-read Fee - $25.00
• Resource Camp Fee - $60.00 per day (covers food & lodging when students are taken off-campus for part of their program - not tuition)
• NSF Cheques - $25.00
• Child Care Fees (contact applicable campus)
• Deferred Evaluation Fee (Distributed Learning) - $68.00 per request

Fees you can Opt out of

• Student Health and Dental Fees -
  ****Refer to the Health and Dental section for fees or to opt out if you already have an alternative health and dental plan****

Term Based (15 weeks)
A student who withdraws within the first four weeks of any term will receive a full refund.If the withdrawal takes place within the fifth or sixth week, the refund will be prorated and the student will be liable for the number of weeks enrolled.No refund will be made after the sixth week of classes.

Intersession (up to 7 weeks)
A student who withdraws within the first two weeks of Intersession will receive a full refund.If the withdrawal takes place in the third week, the refund will be prorated and the student will be liable for the number of weeks enrolled.No refund will be made after the third week of classes.

Continuous in-take programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any overpayment will be refunded.

Trade programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any overpayment will be refunded.

International Students

• Application fee and confirmation fee are non-refundable.
• In the event a student has paid tuition fees in advance and he/she is not granted a student study permit / student visa by the Canadian Embassy and cannot attend the College as a result, any tuition paid will be refunded.

Refunds may be given for returned textbooks under the following conditions:

• Books are unmarked and in saleable condition
• Book are returned within the first three weeks after the commencement of classes
• Original receipts are presented before a refund is issued

Contracted programs of 15 or more weeks duration
--- Information coming soon---

Contracted programs of 6 to 14 weeks duration
A Student who withdraws/cancels within one week of a training program start date will receive a full refund upon written request. A Student who withdraws/cancels within two weeks of the start date of a training program will receive a 50% refund upon written request. No refund will be made after the second week of the program start date.

Contracted programs of 2 to 5 weeks duration
A Student who withdraws/cancels after one day of a course/program start date will receive a full refund upon written request. A Student who withdraws/cancels by the end of the second day of a course/program start date will receive a 50% refund upon written request. No refund will be made after two days

Part-time Continuing Education
For programs that are done over part-time hours/outside regular delivery hours, Students must notify Continuing Education of their Intent to withdraw or cancel at least 5 days prior to the start date of a course to be entitled to a full refund. If the Student notifies the office with the Intent to withdraw or cancel less than 5 days prior to the course start date, the Student will receive a 50% refund. A Student who registers for a course, does not notify the college of their intent to withdraw, and does not attend any classes, will be deemed a "no show" and will forfeit their tuition fees. In the event the college cancels a course offering, Students will receive a full refund. Special circumstances may apply to any of the above conditions, in which case supporting documentation Is required.

Contract Training Client Contracts
The refund policy for client contracts is set out in the College’s standard Contract Training Agreements established during the initial contract phase.

Newfoundland and Labrador also has many off-campus housing options including renting a single room in an apartment or house, rental apartments, rental houses, and boarding houses (which often include meals). There are often apartments within walking distance of the College and a public bus service at many College campuses.

Students who would like to live off-campus can contact the campus they are attending for information regarding off-campus housing options.

Depending on the type of accommodation and location, the cost of off-campus housing can range from $700.00 to $1,000.00 and up.

An average monthly estimate of living expense (not exact figure):

• Housing:  $700.00- $1,000.00
• Meals:  $250.00-$300.00
• Transportation: $70.00 - $100.00

The Division of Student Services provides personal and academic counseling to all students of the College. Student tutoring and other learning resources are also available. The Student Council organizes various events/activities for students throughout the year.

Once on campus, the Student may contact Student Services. Personnel there can assist or direct you to the people who can help with the following:

• Assistance on accommodation search
• Orientation
• Monthly events
• Funding agencies and information on Financial Aid options
• General advising and counseling regarding personal and financial concerns

All students at College of the North Atlantic have free access to the Internet and a variety of software. This is accessible through the College’s many networked computers.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Medical Care Plan (MCP) and Canadian Students
Canadian students undertaking full time post-secondary studies in Newfoundland and Labrador are eligible for MCP coverage.  A detailed explanation of MCP services can be found on the Provincial Government website . 

To receive coverage, Canadian students must have already applied for and received an MCP card. If you are a Canadian immigrant or have not yet applied for an MCP card, the application form can be found on the Provincial Government website here . You can apply in two ways:

• submitting the completed application along with the required original documents in person to one of the addresses listed on the form
• mailing the completed application along with the required original documents to one of the addresses listed on the form

Coverage becomes effective for eligible students and dependents on the date of registration in a full-time post-secondary program. Coverage is terminated upon completion of the study program. Students must be attending school and residing in the province in order to avail of coverage.

Coverage is available for services listed under the Medical Care Insured Services Regulations and the Hospital Insurance Plan Regulations. In order to be exempted from the College insurance plan a student must provide proof of coverage equivalent to the College insurance plan.

Students temporarily leaving the province for vacation or other purposes may qualify for out-of-province coverage for up to 182 days in any 365-day period. In order to ensure out of province coverage, students must apply for and receive an out-of-province coverage certificate prior to leaving the province. The application can be found on the Provincial Government website here .

Opting out of the Health Insurance Plan
Registered Canadian students of College of the North Atlantic are covered under an accident insurance plan. This DOES NOT provide routine medical coverage for students. If a student wishes to opt out of the plan, he or she must provide proof of purchase of a similar health insurance plan during the enrollment period.
For help with the process of opting out, please see our Opt Out Instructions

Once a student is enrolled in a program at the college, he or she may be eligible to apply for scholarships or bursaries.

Eligibility is usually determined by the student’s academic performance.

Search our Scholarships and Awards database

All Student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. The dates are listed in the Calendar of Events. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form at registration. These Students are permitted to have fees outstanding after registration. Upon receipt of the Student Aid, these Students must pay their accounts in full.

Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the college.

Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades, until the outstanding account has been paid in full. Students are notified of their account status on a regular basis. It is the Student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to correct any problems.

Should the college cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.

Continuous intake Students, registering or withdrawing within a term, will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.

Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of registration, tuition and equipment/materials fees.

Distributed Learning (DL): Some Students electing to do courses through DL as part of course load will pay the DL technology fee along with other applicable campus fees.
However, additional tuition and DL technology fees will be charged when a student elects to do a DL course over and above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester).

In some instances, Students may enroll in a program through the Office of Distributed Learning that may require them to attend on-campus to complete the required course. In this case, the Student will pay the regular program tuition fees to DL and not pay an additional on-campus tuition fee per course. Students pay the DL technology fee for online courses only.
However, an additional tuition fee per course will be charged when a Student elects to do an on-campus course over and above their normal DL term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester).

Deadline for payment of specified fees is 28 days from registration date. The College may grant credit to Students to cover tuition and/or materials fees only (credit is not available to cover books or residence fees). The College may, from time to time, institute equipment lease/purchase programs for which credit may be granted. Students applying for financial credit must meet with a Student Services Representative for assessment of their request. Credit will not be granted to Students with outstanding fees from prior semesters.

Financial Contract
If financial credit is recommended, the Student must complete a Financial Contract in consultation with a Student Services Representative. The Financial Contract will specify what is covered and for what period of time. The completed Financial Contract must be reviewed and signed by a Campus Administrator or an approved designate. The Student is subject to collection action if the account is not paid.

Students Receiving Student Loans
Students with confirmed Student Loans are eligible for credit. When the student loan is issued, the amount owing will be deducted by the College as specified in the Financial Contract.

Students Receiving External Funding
Students with documentation confirming external funding will be granted credit and are expected to pay their fees once they are in possession of their funding as agreed to In the Financial Contract.

Students Not Receiving Student Loans or External Funding
Students seeking financial credit who do not meet the above criteria will only be granted financial credit in extenuating circumstances and upon written approved by the Campus Administrator.

Appeals of a financial assessment should be made in writing to:
Receipts are issued for any financial transactions with the college. Students should ensure that they obtain and save these receipts for use in resolving any financial conflicts. In the absence of such documentation, the college financial records shall provide the basis for any decision.

If you have questions regarding programs offered at CNA, email info@cna.nl.ca.