Apply for a program

Open Programs and tap the program you want. See Browse programs.

At the bottom of the program's page, there is a small square (a checkbox) with a red star *. Read the words next to it, then tap the square so a check mark shows.

Tap the purple Start button. The application form opens.

If you tap Start without ticking the box, a message says Please fill in: Eligibility acknowledgement. Tick the box and tap Start again.

Tap the box under each question and type your answer, or tap your choice.

• A red star * after a question means you must answer it.
• If a question has a box that says Select an option, tap it and choose from the list.
• If a question has a box that says Pick a date, tap it and choose the date.

Some questions ask for a file, such as a photo of a document. Tap the dashed box that says Drag & drop files here, or click to browse. Your phone or computer opens your files. Tap the file to add it.

The file name shows under the box when it is added. To take a file off, tap the trash can next to it.

See A file won't upload if you get an error.

Tap the purple Next button at the bottom of the page.

If an answer is missing or wrong, red words show under that question. Fix it, then tap Next again.

To go back a page, tap the white Back button at the bottom left.

On the last page, the button says Review & Sign. Tap it.

The page Review Your Answers shows all your answers. To change one, tap Edit next to that section. Make the change, then tap Save & Review to come back.

Under your answers, tap the square next to I certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. *

Tap the purple Continue button at the bottom right. (For some programs this button says Submit Application and sends the application right away.)

If you see a box called Confirm Direct Deposit Information, check the bank details shown.

• If they are right, tap the purple Confirm button. You see Direct deposit information confirmed.
• If they are wrong or empty, tap the white Update, fill in the bank form, and tap Save and Confirm. See Bank details for direct deposit for help with each box.

The bank account you confirm here is used for this application only.

In the Confirmation & Signature box, read the words next to the square, then tap the square so a check mark shows.

Tap the box under Electronic Signature (Full Legal Name) and type your full legal name exactly as it shows in the Name box below it.

If you see "Signature must match your full legal name.", check the spelling and spaces and type it again.

Tap the big purple Submit Application button at the bottom.

A message pops up: Application submitted successfully! Your application's page opens. It shows your application number, for example application APP-2026-0001.