🧾 What Happens After You Submit Stage 1?

• Within a few minutes of submission, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted responses.

• Within about 60 minutes of submission, you will receive a second email letting you know whether your application is eligible to move forward.

  • If eligible, that email will include next steps for Stage 2.

  • If ineligible, it will explain why.

📌 Reminder: All communication will be sent by email. Please use an email address that you check regularly.

📄 Stage 2: Upload Your Documents

If you are eligible, you will receive an email with a secure, unique link to the applicant portal. From there, you will:

• Create a profile

• Upload required documents to verify your eligibility

📌 Important

• The link to your applicant portal is unique to you. Please do not share or forward it to anyone else under any circumstances.

• If anything is missing or incorrect on your application, you will receive an email with instructions and access to support.

🗓️ Deadline to Complete Your Application

• Please complete both Stage 1 and Stage 2 by: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.

• We recommend starting early to give yourself plenty of time to upload documents and request support if needed.

🛠️ Resources to Help You

• 📋 View the Applicant Checklist – Know exactly what you’ll need for each stage

• 🗓️ Attend an Info Session – Learn what to expect and ask questions

• ❓ Visit the Applicant Help Center – Browse the Applicant Help Center and program guidance anytime

• If you have questions or need help along the way, feel free to reply to this email or click here to contact us.

Thank you again for helping us test and strengthen this process for all applicants!