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International or Domestic Applicant - How Do I Know?

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You are an International applicant if:

  • You live outside of Canada and are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • You are currently studying in Canada with a valid study permit

To create an account and begin your application, go to the Apply Now - International Applicants page on the Ontario Colleges website.

For information on how to create an account, see Creating an Account and Logging In.

You are a Domestic applicant if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

To create an account and begin your application, go to the Canadian Applicants Apply Now page on the Ontario Colleges website.

If you are a Refugee or Protected Person or a child of a diplomat posted in Canada, you must check with the post-secondary institution to find out how to apply.