BLET Admission Information
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for admission to the BLET Academy, an individual must:
- be at least twenty (20) years of age
- possess a high school diploma or GED
- have a background free from criminal offenses
- complete all paperwork in the BLET application packet
- take the reading placement test
- be sponsored by a law enforcement agency
Procedure
Applicants must complete all requirements in the application process before being placed on the list of eligible candidates. Eligible candidates with completed application packets are accepted to the program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications Process
- Obtain an application packet from the BLET Program Assistant.
- Complete all forms in the packet, returning the curriculum application to Student Development and remaining forms to the BLET Program Assistant.
- Schedule a reading placement test with the Testing Center. NOTE: Applicants with a four-year degree are not required to take a reading placement test.
- Request an official copy of high school transcript, GED, adult high school diploma, and/or college transcripts be mailed to Student Records, CCC&TI.
- Obtain a sponsorship from a law enforcement agency.
Remember that the deadline for acceptance of all the admissions documents is approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of the course. To increase your chances of admission, begin the admissions process early!
Costs
Tuition for BLET Academy participants is waived with a letter of sponsorship from an area law enforcement agency. Other costs include books, accident insurance, and a uniform for physical fitness. Expenses typically total $500-$550.
