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If an applicant applies for more than two programs the applicant must advise which of the first two programs are to be withdrawn.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. TOEFL paper based 550
3. TOEFL internet based 79
4. TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent
5. IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0
6. Duolingo - 105 to 110
7. Pearson PTE Academic English Test - 53, or
8. Language Cert Academic English Test - 65 or greater in each skill

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.

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
  Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00

Continuing Education Fees

Cost varies. View active course offerings or contact your local CNA campus for course fees.

Students must pay a minimum of two weeks residence fees in advance, or upon arrival in residence. Students intending to move out of residence must give 30 days' notice or pay a penalty of $100.00.
Students are responsible for providing their own bed linens and laundry service.
Meal plans are mandatory.

Bay St. George Campus:

Residence Room Charges

• Daily Room Charges (single) - $30.00
• Daily Room Charges (double) - $20.00
• Weekly Room Charges (single) - $120.00
• Weekly Room Charges (double) - $80.00

Meal Charges
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.

• 10 meals weekly - $101.00
• 14 meals weekly - $141.00
• 19 meals weekly - $192.00

Burin Campus:

Residence Room Charges

• Daily Room Charges (single) - $30.00
• Daily Room Charges (double) - $20.00
• Weekly Room Charges (single) - $120.00
• Weekly Room Charges (double) - $80.00

Meal Charges
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.

• 10 meals weekly - $101.00
• 14 meals weekly - $141.00

Happy Valley - Goose Bay Campus:

Residence Room Charges

• Daily Room Charges (single) - $30.00
• Daily Room Charges (double) - $20.00
• Weekly Room Charges (single) - $120.00
• Weekly Room Charges (double) - $80.00

Family Residence Charges (monthly, no meals)

• One bedroom apartment - $330.00
• Two bedroom apartment - $401.00
• Three bedroom apartment - $468.00

Meal Charges
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.

• 14 meals (weekly) - $141.00

Fees to provide replacements

• Replacement I.D. cards - $15.00
• Replacement Certificates - $25.00
• Replacement Transcript - $8.00

Case-dependant Fees

• Supplementary Fee - $25.00
• Re-read Fee (per exam) - $25.00
• Resource Camp Fee (per day) - $63.00 (covers food & lodging when students are taken off-campus for part of their program)
• NSF Cheques - $25.00
• Day Care Fees (contact applicable campus) - $10 per day per child

Fees you can Opt out of

• Student Health and Dental Fees -
  Student Health and Dental Plan Fees are based on an academic year. The Student Health and Dental Plan is applicable to all full-time students.
  ****Refer to the Health and Dental section for fees or to opt out if you already have an alternative health and dental plan****

Regulations Governing Payment of Materials & Fees

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Dates. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. 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. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of the confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

• Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
• Confirmation fees will be refunded only to individuals who were conditionally accepted and upon receipt of High School marks do not meet the academic entrance requirement to the program.
• Refunds will be made to the same method of payment.

Term Based (15 weeks)

• Day 1 – 28: 100% refund
• Day 29 – 42: Prorated refund
• Day 43 onwards:  no refund

Intersession (up to 7 weeks)

• Day 1 – 14: 100% refund
• Day 15-21: Prorated refund
• Day 22 onwards: no refund

Out of sequence programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any over-payment will be refunded.

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

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.

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

• Day 1 – 28: 100% refund
• Day 29 – 42: Prorated refund
• Day 43 onwards:  no refund

Contracted programs of 6 to 14 weeks duration
A student who withdraws/ cancels after one week of the start date of a training program will receive a full refund upon written request. A student who withdraws/cancels after 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 of a course/program start date.

Part-time Continuous Learning (i.e. part-time hours/outside regular delivery hours)
Students must notify Continuous Learning 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.
A list of some off-campus accomodations can be found on each of our campus pages.

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

Deadline for payment of specified fees is provided in the Academic Dates. 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 – not to extend beyond the semester within which the contract is completed. The completed Financial Contract must be reviewed and signed by Campus Administration 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 Campus Administration or designate.

Appeals of a financial assessment should be made in writing to:
The appeal should include, but not be limited to, the following information:

1. Student number
2. Program and campus;
3. Rationale as to why the fee(s) should be reversed;
4. Documents supporting appeal rationale.

 
Once this is received by the Director of Finance, the request will be reviewed with potential inquiries back to you or to the campus for clarification.  A meeting will be held with a committee to review the request and a recommendation made to our Vice President, Finance and Administration.  A communication regarding the decision will be provided.
 
Please note the College is collecting your personal information under the authority of the College Act, 1996, for the purpose of processing your appeal.  It will be used by College staff in their work to complete the appeal process.  The Director of Finance will summarize your appeal for the committee and limit the personal information shared to only that which is necessary.  Questions about the collection and use of the information provided in this appeal can also be directed to the Director of Finance at kelly.hanlon@cna.nl.ca.
 
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.