IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON APPLYING
Due to health and safety restrictions implemented to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 transmission, please click here for information on how to complete your application online and submit your supporting documents.
APPLICATION PERIODS
We normally accept applications in the following periods unless otherwise stated.
SEMESTER I – SEPTEMBER
Application Period: mid-February to June
SEMESTER II – JANUARY *
Application Period: October to Mid-December
*Due to changes to the academic calendar, occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, classes for the second semester of academic year 2020-2021 will start in March 2021. Note also that not all programmes are offered in a January semester.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: SEMESTER II, ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
EARLY DEADLINE for receipt of applications Saturday 12th December, 2020
LATE DEADLINE for receipt of applications Sunday 31st January, 2021
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
New and Transfer Applicants
All new and transfer applicants must apply online unless otherwise stated.
Applicants for Re-Admission
Download the Word/PDF application, complete and email us at applications@costaatt.edu.tt.
APPLICATION FEES
Online applications: currently Free (new and transfer applicants only)
Electronic forms submitted via email: $10.00 TTD (re-admissions applicants only)
Paper applications: $25.00 TTD
LIST OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
DISCLAIMER: COSTAATT reserves the right to cancel or modify any programme advertised.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (must be submitted along with your application)
| Nationality - General Supporting Documents |
Valid TT ID card or Passport | Valid Passport | Birth Certificate | Academic Certificates |
| TT Nationals | YES | YES | YES | |
| Non-Nationals | YES | YES | ||
| Programme - Specific Supporting Documents |
Two Written Confidential Character References | Police Certificate of Character | Nursing Council Permit | Personal Statement |
| General Nursing (AAS, BSc) | YES | YES | YES | |
| Psychiatric Nursing (AAS, BSc) | YES | YES | YES | |
| Midwifery (BSc) | YES | YES | YES | |
| Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS, BSc) | YES | |||
| Medical Ultrasound (AdvDip) | YES | |||
| Radiography (BSc) | YES | YES | ||
| Environmental Health (AAS, BSc) | YES | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health (AAS, BSc) | YES | |||
| Social Work (BSW) | YES | |||
| Early Childhood Care and Education (BA) | YES | YES |
Submission of supporting documents
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, all our campuses remain closed until further notice. Please click here to view our Admissions COVID-19 Update to find out how you can submit your supporting documents online.
Deadline for supporting documents
You must submit supporting documents within 2 weeks of submitting your online application. If you are unable to submit supporting documents within the stipulated time, you must advise us via email to applications@costaatt.edu.tt. Please note that we may not be able to process your application without required evidence.
A student who has not completed any college-level courses and who wishes to enrol in a degree programme at COSTAATT.
To download your paper application or apply online (only applicable to New, Transfer, CARICOM and International applicants)
A student who has completed college-level courses at a recognised higher education institution and who wishes to enrol in a degree programme at COSTAATT.
The College evaluates the transcripts of transfer students to determine equivalency with its own programmes and requirements for graduation. Please note that, depending on the programme of study, there is a limit to the number of credits that may be transferred or the number of exemptions that may be granted. Transfer applicants must be in good academic standing at the previous institution. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Applicants wishing to transfer to COSTAATT with advanced standing* must submit the following:
*Advanced standing acknowledges prior study through the award of credit
Download your paper application or apply online (only applicable to New, Transfer, CARICOM and International applicants)
A student who commenced studies with COSTAATT, but has applied for absence from the College for three or more consecutive semesters; or
A student who has completed studies with COSTAATT and returns to embark on another programme.
Use Printable Re-admission Form
Students who commenced studies with COSTAATT, but have been absent for three or more consecutive semesters must complete the College’s readmission form.
The submission of a readmission form does not guarantee re-entry into COSTAATT.
To submit your paper-based re-admission form simply follow these steps.
Step 1: Download and Print Application for Re-admission Form
Step 2: Fill-In All Relevant Information
Step 3: Submit Application for Re-admission Form
Submit your completed re-admission form along with all relevant supporting documents to the Admissions Department via email at applications@costaatt.edu.tt.
A student who is interested in earning credit for specific college-level courses without registering for a full diploma or degree programme. Such students enjoy the same privileges and responsibilities as other students and are also required to observe all college rules and regulations, including those governing student conduct.
Non-matriculated students must satisfy relevant entry requirements.
A student who wishes to pursue discrete courses for personal enrichment (no examinations or credit is awarded).
CARICOM and international applicants must submit official copies of transcripts of all subjects completed at prior secondary and tertiary institutions. If these documents are not in English, a certified translation is required. It may also be necessary to have the qualifications assessed by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad & Tobago (ACTT) or the Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD), Ministry of Education located at the Rudranath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre. Qualifications supplied will be assessed to determine equivalence to programme entry requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English via an internationally recognized English Language test, such as the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Please see our website for minimum test scores required. To obtain information on TOEFL please visit the ETS (Education Testing Service) website at www.ets.org or email toefl@ets.org. For information on IELTS tests please visit the IELTS website at www.ielts.org or alternatively contact the nearest British Council office for information
Download the paper application or apply online (only applicable to New, Transfer, CARICOM and International applicants)
It takes approximately 2 weeks after submission of your application to be processed, and 2 weeks after which an admissions decision can be made.
Some programmes require:
To be admitted to the following programmes, short-listed applicants must be successful at
an admissions interview:
General Nursing (BSc, AAS)
Psychiatric Nursing (BSc, AAS)
Midwifery (BSc)
Medical Laboratory Technology (BSc, AAS)
Radiography (BSc)
Social Work (BSW)
Early Childhood Care and Education (BA)
Applied Psychology (BSc)
To be admitted to the music programme (bachelor’s and associate degree), short-listed
applicants will be required to successfully complete the audition process.
Formal offers of Admission to any programme shall be made, in writing, by the Director
of Enrolment or designate.
Shortlisted applicants are required to sit the College’s placement tests in English and /or
mathematics. The results of the tests ensure that upon entering the College, students can
access and benefit from courses designed to help develop the knowledge and skills
required to meet the academic standards of their chosen major.
Exemptions
Please note that the following persons are exempted from taking the placement test, as
detailed below: –
Exempt from English & Mathematics test:
Exempt from English test only:
Exempt from Mathematics test only:
Please note that the qualifications listed below must have been attained no more than 5 years prior to
applying to COSTAATT