The college admits one class a year in September. This wide variation in costs comes from the number of credit hours taken during a calendar year. Some programs run nine months per year, others are 12 months per year. Traditional financial aid is available at all the U.S. chiropractic colleges including most applicable state and federal programs such as the Stafford Loans. The Canadian college participates in Canadian student loan programs.
Many colleges also offer scholarships funded by private endowments.
Most programs are structured around a typical four-year academic schedule. During the first two years, most chiropractic programs emphasize classroom and laboratory work in basic science subjects such as anatomy, physiology, public health, microbiology, pathology, and biochemistry. The last 2 years stress courses in manipulation and spinal adjustments, and provide clinical experience in physical and laboratory diagnosis, neurology, orthopedics, geriatrics, physiotherapy, and nutrition. Some colleges offer an accelerated program that allows the student to earn their degree in three years. CMCC, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, had a reciprocal accreditation agreement with the CCE so their students could meet U.S. requirements.