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COLLABORATIVE NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM

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2010/2011

Congratulations and Welcome to Centennial

You are about to take the first steps to realizing your future. At Centennial your world will expand beyond the classrooms, leading you to create connections with professors and other students who share your vision for the future. Be part of a vibrant and exciting community where dedicated people help you prepare to succeed.

How do you begin?This package contains:

• An Offer Letter• Approval Guide outlining:

- Admission Policies and Procedures - Requirements and Preparation for Fall

In addition you will find information on:• Scholarships, Bursaries, Financial Assistance• Student Residence and Application Form• Student Services for Student Success• Centre for Studies with Disabilities

Your Campus at Centennial College - Come for a VisitAs a student at Centennial College, your campus will be your home base. Each campus is a complete community offering comprehensive access to classrooms, computer labs, study spaces, libraries and student services. Get to know your campus before classes start – book a campus visit by calling 416-289-5325.

Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre 755 Morningside AvenueOur newest campus is an architectural wonder that maximizes natural light in all learning spaces. It’s home base for our Health, Wellness and Nursing programs and where our students enjoy some of the best practice lab facilities available. We recently expanded to include a new full-blown clinical simulation facility.

Confirming Your Offer of Admission:Admission Policies and Procedures Guide

Please ensure that you have reviewed and understood the Collaborative Nursing Degree Program Approval Guide enclosed with your Offer of Admission. Confirmation instructions, maintaining the conditions of your offer (should your offer be conditional), and deposit fee payment details are outlined within the guide.

What Happens Next:Fee Payment and Registration

Fee PaymentOnce you have confirmed your offer of admission, you will be asked to pay a confirmation deposit of $800 to Ryerson University. For more information about your confirmation deposit, refer to the Admission Policies and Procedures brochure contained in this package.

Centennial will mail your tuition fees statement and instructions on how to pay your fees and register for your courses after Ryerson has received your $800 confirmation deposit. Your fees include your tuition and approved incidental fees. The fastest and most convenient way to pay your tuition fees is online through myCentennial – a website where step by step instructions will lead you through both the fee payment and registration process. You will receive information on how to access myCentennial with your fee statement.

Now you’re ready to register for your courses Register for your courses online through my.centennialcollege.ca. Go to myCentennial to:

• Pay your fees• Register for your courses• Find parking and locker information• Make changes to your address and/or phone number• Investigate financial aid, scholarships and bursaries• Access key dates, e-mail, grades and college announcements

Orientation – The place to be!Orientation takes place just before the start of class. It’s a day set aside when you can visit your campus and obtain your student photo ID, parking pass, find your locker, purchase books, take a campus tour, meet your future classmates and get the information you need to begin your program successfully!

Where is Orientation?Orientation takes place at the Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre. Details will be available on myCentennial.

Centennial HP Science

and Technology Centre

Welcome to the Start of Class

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Residence – Life on CampusDevelop friendships and memories to last a lifetime! Living in residence provides students with the opportunity to participate fully in campus activities, and enjoy our rich academic and social community. Centennial College Student Residence is located adjacent to our Progress Campus, just a short bus ride away from the Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre where you will be taking classes.

The Residence Advantage• Meet new people – make new friends• Convenience – easy access to classes, LRC, recreational

facilities, and events• Security – 24-hour front desk and security

access services• Residence Advisors – on-site student staff trained to plan and

facilitate your residence life programming

The RoomsOur fully furnished double and single rooms* come with:

• Two desks• Private washroom• Microwave• Compact fridge• Television• Air conditioning and individual heating control• Utilities, including cable, limited internet access, telephone –

local calling access• Light housekeeping services

*Singleroomsarelimited.

In addition, our residence offers:

• Garden atrium with pool table and foosball • Laundry facilities• Study lounge• Movie lounge• Vending machines, fax and photocopy services• Indoor pool with limited hours

Our residence life program has something for everyone: sports, student awareness sessions, movie nights, potluck dinners, parties, and contests. There are lots of ways to get involved.

For more information and to apply online visit our website at www.centennialrez.ca

Costs:

Shared Accommodation $4,400* (September to April)

Single Accommodation $6,800* (September to April)

*ResidenceRatesbasedon2009/2010ratesandaresubjecttochange.

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Student Services for Student SuccessHelping you make the transition to student life at Centennial

The Student Advising Office The Student Advising Office helps you make sense of your new environment. Our advisors answer your questions, explain your options, help you understand our college services, and then guide you through the next steps. We understand that college is a new adventure in learning and we are here to help you get started.

If you have questions or are not sure what step you need to take, visit us at the Progress Campus, 8:30 am - 4 pm, Monday – Friday (except holidays) or call for an appointment at 416-289-5000, ext. 2598. You can also e-mail us at: advising@centennialcollege.ca.

Career and Counselling CentreThe Career and Counselling Centre can help you find a practical solution to many of the challenges faced by students, whether the concern is career-related, academic or personal. The counsellors also offer free study skills workshops every semester that cover topics such as: managing stress, power reading and note taking, and transferring to university. Contact the Career and Counselling Centre at 416-289-5000, ext. 8025 or check out myCentennial for the next session.

Student Relations OfficeThe Student Relations Office offers formal and informal support for students experiencing conflicts at the College. Visit us at the Progress Campus. You can call us at 416-289-5000, ext. 2499.

Centennial LibrariesOur libraries offer books, videos, periodicals, government publications, e-resources and access to external libraries. You can use a computer workstation or borrow a notebook computer. Find a study space with your friends, or quietly work by yourself. Our friendly staff assist students are here to assist you with assignments, in person or by e-mail. For our services, hours and more visit centennialcollege.ca/library

Employment ResourcesOur Employment Advisors are here to help you get an edge in the job market by providing personal assistance with resumés, cover letters, job search techniques and interview tips. You can also access job search publications, computer, printer and fax services, register for our job alert service and even join workopoliscampus.com, Canada’s most comprehensive student job posting site. Contact us at centennialcollege.ca/employment.

CCSAI – Centennial College Student Association IncorporatedYour voice and your advocate, the CCSAI is your representative group on campus. From free legal advice to the best club nights to publishing a fantastic student newspaper, the CCSAI offers more than 50 services that enhance and improve student life on campus. Students working for students across all four campuses – student leaders and full-time staff dedicated to meeting your needs. The CCSAI is also a great place to work and acquire valuable skills that will aid you after graduation. Visit www.ccsai.ca.

Athletics and Recreation Centennial’s Athletics and Recreation department offers opportunities for students to participate in intramural and extramural sports, fitness facilities, activities such as ski trips and varsity sports. Athletics and Recreation facilities are open to all current Centennial students – you just need your valid student ID card and proper gym attire. Contact us by phone at 416-289-5000, ext. 2205 or centennialcollege.ca/athletics.

Are You a First Generation Student?If your parent(s) did not complete college, university, or an apprentice program in Canada, you are a First Generation Student.

The First Generation Project supports Centennial students in their efforts to reach academic goals; and encourages youth to access post-secondary education in collaboration with community partners.

We can help you get information about: We have information on:

• Adjusting to campus life and responsibilities at Centennial College

• Access Centennial services including Counselling, Advising, Tutoring or Mentoring

• Social events, networking and workshops• Leadership, volunteer and career development

opportunities• Bursaries and loans

Check out: centennialcollege.ca/fgs firstgeneration@centennialcollege.ca or call 416-289-5000, ext. 2598.

Outreach — Access — Retention — Graduation

See It! • Believe It! • Want It! • Do It!

TheFirstGenerationProjectwasmadepossiblebyagrantfromtheOntarioMinistryofTraining,CollegesandUniversities.

The Centre for Students with Disabilities Centennial College is committed to providing the best possible education for all of our students. This includes meeting the needs of students with disabilities who may require adjustments or accommodations for their success. If you have a documented learning disability, ADD/ADHD, medical or mental health condition, physical, visual, hearing or mobility impairment, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs to meet the learning outcomes of your program, and to provide equal access to all programs and services.

What Are Accommodations?Accommodations are tools and/or academic or physical arrangements that help to ‘level the playing field’, providing students with an equal opportunity for success. They are based on information from assessments from a professional (such as a psychologist or medical doctor) that describe a student’s disability. Coursesarenotmodifiedatthepost-secondarylevel;studentsareaccommodatedtocompensatefordisabilities.

What Services are provided by the Centre for Students with Disabilities?

Ongoing: Counselling, access to accommodations, assistance and support in self-advocacy, and developing and training of strategies for student success.

Adaptive Technology Labs: Each CSD has a computer lab that is equipped with specialized software and hardware to ensure access in all of your program and academic needs. Training is provided.

AIMS-LD: Academic Improvement and Monitoring Servicefor Students with Learning Disabilities – Support and training with an Assistive Technologist and a Learning Strategist.

START: Successful Transitions: Advocacy - Resources - TrainingThe CSD offers a spring/summer transition program for students with disabilities.

Components of the program include:

1. START SMART Conference – A three-day conference held at Centennial’s Residence and Conference Centre for students with learning disabilities. Through workshops, presentations and fun social activities, students receive a valuable preparation for college life.

2. Introduction To College Life – Workshops for all students with documented disabilities and their parents/guardians.

3. Peer Mentor Program – Ongoing, for students with learning disabilities.

4. START SMART Video – See WHAT students say is important in that transition and HOW the conference can help you.

For dates, times check our website centennialcollege.ca/csd. To register call: 416-289-5000, ext. 8024 or e-mail: csd@centennialcollege.ca.

For more details on our services or to watch our Start Smart Video go to centennialcollege.ca/csd.

How are applicants with disabilities identified?Applicants and current students with disabilities must identify themselves to the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD). Since high school records are not automatically forwarded to the college, students themselves must initiate contact and provide documentation.

How Do Students Register With The CSD?1. Collect the required documentation to verify and explain your

disability. Documentation may include medical information, psychoeducational assessments, report cards, and IEP’s. The documentation required depends on the nature of your disability, so contact us to find out what you need.

2. Contact the CSD to make an appointment with the Disabilities Counsellor at the campus where your program is held or, complete and return the attached Advisement Form. (Pleaseseetheformandinstructionsbelow.) Once we receive the form, you will be contacted to set up an appointment.

3. Bring your documentation to your appointment.

Centre for Students With Disabilities –Contact Information:Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre 416-289-5000, ext. 8025

This form should be used ONLY if you have a documented learning disability, ADD/ADHD, medical or mental health condition, physical, visual, hearing or mobility impairment.

Inordertoreceiveaccommodation,youmustregisterwiththeCentreforStudentswithDisabilities(CSD).Onceyouhaveconfirmedyourofferofadmissionpleasecompleteandreturnthisformbymailorfaxto:Centre for Students with Disabilities, Centennial College, Progress Campus, P.O. Box 631 Station A, Toronto, ON M1K 5E9.Failuretoreturnthisformwellinadvanceoftheprogramstartdatemayresultinadelayimplementingthesupportsrequired.

You will be contacted to set up an appointment when we receive your form. You will be required to bring relevant documentation.

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Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________ City/Prov. _________________________Postal Code __________________ Street Apartment

Telephone _________________________________Cell Phone _____________________________________

E-mail ___________________________________ ; (Centennial) _______________________________________@my.centennialcollege.ca

Program _________________________________ Program Code# ___________________ Campus _______________________________

Centennial Student Number ______________________________________ OCAS Number ______________________________________

ADVISEMENT FORMYou will be contacted to set up an appointment when we receive your form. You will be required to bring relevant documentation that describes the nature of your disability and the strategies that enable you to demonstrate you’re ability (psychoeducational assessments, psychological reports, medical reports, etc.) Ask what documentation you need.

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Going to College is one of the best choices you can make. It’s an investment in yourself and your future.Plan your future – Plan your budgetWhen you enrol at Centennial you will want to learn and study, meet new friends, join clubs and get involved. You will also want to be free of financial worry and for this you need a plan. The cost of tuition, books, supplies, travel or living expenses can easily add up. There is help available to meet these costs.

At Student Financial Services, We Provide Information and Advice On:

• planning your finances

• applying for Student Loans

• accessing awards, scholarships, bursaries and other financial assistance.

How Much Will College Cost?Your expenses will vary depending on your circumstances. You can get a good idea of your own financial picture by creating a realistic list of your resources and expenses. Your list of resources should include sources of income such as:

• summer jobs

• savings

• contributions from parents, spouses or other family members

• money you earn working part-time while you’re in school.

Your List of Expenses Should Include:• college costs

• room and board

• transportation

• clothing, laundry, personal care and entertainment.

As a general guideline, single students living on their own can expect to spend about $12,000 per academic year on living expenses, tuition, books and supplies. Married students with dependants, for example, will have higher living costs than singles living at home and can expect to spend $17,000 or more per year.

If you find your estimated expenses are greater than your resources, your next step is to arrange the financial aid you need.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) OSAP is a government-sponsored program designed to assist students in financing their education. OSAP funds are intended to supplement your own resources in meeting the costs of your education. In addition, the assistance you’re eligible for varies according to program length and whether you’re single, married or have dependents.

To apply for OSAP assistance, you have to be a fee-paying student attending Centennial full- or part-time in a Ministry approved post-secondary program of study. Part-time students would be eligible to apply for the Canada Part-time Loan Program.

Each plan has its own particular requirements and qualifications; the Ministry OSAP assessment process will match you with the plans that meet your needs.

You should apply early for financial aid to be sure funds are available when you start classes.

Additional information can be found on OSAP’s website at http://osap.gov.on.ca.

Last year, Centennial students received more than $4.6 million in scholarships, bursaries and awards including: Canada and Ontario Integrated Student LoansThe Ontario Student Assistance program (OSAP) includes Canada-Ontario Integrated Student Loans and the following ‘supplementary programs’ to assist students to financially support their post-secondary study.

Canada Student Grants for Persons with DependentsSole-support parents and married students with dependent children under the age of 12 and/or a dependant with a permanent disability who is 12 years of age or older, may be eligible to receive a Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependents up to a maximum of $200 per month per child. Eligibility is automatically calculated at the Ministry when your OSAP application is processed.

Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent DisabilitiesQualifying students with permanent disabilities and demonstrating high financial need will automatically be considered by the Ministry on behalf of the Government of Canada for grant funding of $2,000 per year.

Canada Student Grant for Persons from Low-Income FamiliesQualifying students from low income families demonstrating high financial need will automatically be considered by the Ministry on behalf of the Government of Canada for grant funding up to a maximum of $250.00 per month of academic study.

Canada Student Grant for Persons from Middle-Income FamiliesQualifying students from middle income families demonstrating high financial need will automatically be considered by the Ministry on behalf of the Government of Canada for grant funding up to a maximum of $100.00 per month of academic study.

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Ontario Access GrantsFunded by the provincial government, this grant is for first/second year in a ‘first-entry’ program of study and student must have been out of high school for four years or less and student enrolled in a minimum two year program to a maximum of $3,000 as determined by the Ministry.

Ontario Access Grants for Crown WardsStudent who are current or former Crown Wards and enrolled in their ‘first-entry’ program of study are eligible for a maximum grant of $3,000 as determined by the Ministry for a maximum four year program of study.

Transition Grants(for former Millennium bursary recipients) A student who received a Millennium Bursary 2008-09 and has no restrictions or over-awards on file, will be considered for a Transitions Bursary for up to three additional continuous years of post-secondary study.

Ontario Distance Grant: Commuting GrantsThis grant assists student who commute 80kms (one way) or more on a daily basis to reach our institution because there is no other university or college closer to home that offers the same program of study to a maximum of $500.00 per term.

Ontario Distance Grant: Travel GrantsThis grant is for dependent students only who live away from home during their study period because there is not an institution of the type they attend within 80kms of their permanent home address to a maximum of $300 per year.

Textbook and Technology GrantThis grant is available to full-time students attending our institution to assist with their costs for textbooks and technology to a maximum of $150.00 per year.

Ontario Student Opportunity GrantStudents who have a Canada - Ontario Integrated Student Loan greater than $7,000 for a two-term academic year will receive a grant for the amount exceeding the $7,000 (subject to maximums). To be eligible the income reported on your OSAP application must be verified with Revenue Canada by the Ministry and you must complete your year of studies. The Ministry has imposed an academic progression standard requiring that all full-time students must pass a minimum 60 per cent of their full-time course load to be eligible for this grant. If you withdraw or stop attending classes before you complete your academic year, you will not be eligible for an Ontario Student Opportunity Grant. This grant (previously called loan forgiveness) is paid directly to your service provider by the Ministry after all criteria is met.

Queen Elizabeth II – Aiming for the Top Scholarship

These scholarships are designed to recognize students who have shown academic excellence at the high school level and to assist students with financial need (based on their OSAP application). The students must be graduating from high school in the year 2009/2010. The value of these scholarships are determined based on the student’s financial need and is renewable for up to four years to a maximum of $3,500 per year.

Ontario Work Study Plan (OWSP)OWSP provides on-campus, part-time work for students receiving OSAP who need additional financial assistance. It’s aimed at students whose financial needs can’t be fully met by other OSAP plans, or those who want to reduce the amount of their student loans. If this fits your situation, ask one of our financial aid specialists for more information.

Bursaries for Students With DisabilitiesThese bursaries (grants that do not have to be repaid) provide in financial assistance (up to $10,000 more per year) to students who have special educational expenses because of a disability. They supplement the regular OSAP loan plans and ensures that students with disabilities do not have to carry extra debt to cover their special expenses. Our financial aid specialists can help you arrange for this bursary on request.

Ontario Child Care Bursary Students with children can get assistance with child care costs through this bursary (a grant that does not have to be repaid); if you have three or more children under 11 years of age requiring child care costs. The bursary supplements the regular OSAP loan plans and ensures that students do not have to carry extra debt to pay for those child care costs. Our financial aid specialists can help you make arrangements.

Canada Part-time Loan/Special Opportunity Grants For High Need StudentsAssistance for students who are unable to study on a full-time basis in a day school program or to study part-time with loan support. See a Student Financial Services Officer for more details.

Centennial College BursariesCentennial College provides many bursaries to compliment OSAP and the supplementary programs indicated above. With the exception of our Ministry directed Student Access Guarantee, you do not have to apply for OSAP to be eligible for Centennial College bursaries. Please review the attached list of expected offering for 2010-2011 to determine if any of these resources can assist you.

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Scholarships and Awards

Hundreds of scholarships, awards and bursaries are available to college students. Most are based on the academic standing you have achieved in high school or college, and used to help you continue in your program. In many cases, awards or scholarships recognize students in a particular field.

Scholarships are confirmed annually. Our Student Financial Services Office maintains a complete listing of current scholarships, awards and bursaries open to students, along with application forms found at my.centennialcollege.ca.

2010-2011 Centennial College Student Bursaries and Student Financial Assistance

A bursary is money that is awarded based on financial need to eligible students. This money does not have to be repaid. Centennial College provides many bursaries to compliment OSAP and the supplementary programs. With the exception of our Ministry-directed Student Access Guarantee, you do not have to apply for OSAP to be eligible for Centennial College bursaries. Please review the attached list of expected offerings for 2010-2011 to determine if any of these resources can assist you. Bursaries are available at various times throughout the year. Watch myCentennial for information on upcoming bursary opportunities and how to apply for a bursary. Bursaries are subject to change.

Student Access Guarantee (SAG) Bursary

For students who have been identified by OSAP as having an unmet need. This is available to eligible students in Fall, Winter, and Summer. Students will be automatically considered for this bursary, and no application is required. Amounts will vary depending upon the Ministry OSAP calculations.

Centennial College Special Hardship Bursary Will help you to meet the costs associated with emergencies you may encounter, such as a fire. This application is only available through a personal interview with a Student Financial Services Officer at the campus you attend during the academic year.

Centennial College Work Study ProgramCan provide eligible non-OSAP students with a job on campus. The wages are currently $9.50 per hour and the positions vary. See a Student Financial Services Officer for more details once you have registered full-time to review any potential work opportunities.

Centennial Connect Tuition Bursary

50 bursaries of $500 each to support tuition costs. Open to applicants who apply for the bursary at “Connect with Centennial” Open House and who become enrolled as a full-time student.

Child Maintenance Bursary500 bursaries of $500 each to assist students with dependent children. This bursary is offered in Winter 2011.

Disability Support ProgramPermanently disabled students have an opportunity to take one or two courses over the summer and receive help with tuition and books.

First in My Family Bursary40 bursaries of $1,000 each to assist first year students who are the first in their family to pursue post-secondary studies.

Ontario First Generation Bursary50 bursaries of $500 each to assist second and third year students who are the first in their family to pursue full-time post-secondary studies.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Entrance Bursary50 bursaries of $1500 each are available to first year students who enroll full-time in the Bachelor of Nursing program (#9250).

Centennial College General Entrance Tuition Bursary25 bursaries of $500 each are available to first year students to enroll at Centennial College full-time.

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$1,500 Entrance BursaryAvailable to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Students (10F) – Program 9250About the Bursary50 Centennial College BScN Entrance Bursaries, each valued at $1,500, are available this fall to first-semester new-entrants who are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree program. This bursary is a grant awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. It is not a loan, and so there is no need to repay the money. It will go a long distance in helping recipients address the costs of Nursing degree studies at Centennial College.

How to Apply

Apply now! The sooner you apply, the sooner your application will be considered. Complete the application form (see over) and ensure that it is received by Centennial College by June 1, 2010.

Attention: Student Financial Services Office Centennial College P.O. Box 631, Station A Toronto, ON M1K 5E9 It can also be dropped off at Progress Campus, Student Hub.

Take care in completing the application since incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Also, remember that you must fulfill specified eligibility criteria (noted below). Plan to apply immediately.

What to Expect After Submitting Your Application

Centennial’s Student Financial Services Office will review your bursary application, and provide you with confirmation of your bursary by return mail.

You must be a full-time student at Centennial as of September 22, 2010 in order to receive the bursary. But your approval can be determined as soon as you complete and return your application. Do not wait.

What Criteria Determine Your Eligibility For A $1,500 Bursary?

a) You must be deemed by Centennial’s Student Financial Services Office to have a ‘demonstrated financial need’. That’s why it is important that you fully complete the application on the next page.

b) You must be an admitted candidate into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at Centennial College.

c) You must fulfill all admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

d) Your bursary application must be received by Centennial College by June 1, 2010, but apply earlier fortuition purposes.

e) You must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident and have lived in Ontario for 12 consecutive months prior to starting your full-time, post-secondary studies. International students are ineligible for the bursary.

f) You must be enrolled as a full-time student as of the last date to withdraw for Fall 2010 Semester.

What Conditions Govern Your Receipt of A $1,500 Bursary?

1) Should you receive an Entrance Bursary for Fall Semester 2010, you will be ineligible for other tuition bursaries offered by Centennial’s Student Financial Services Office during the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year (i.e. Fall and Winter semesters). However, you may apply for other financial assistance for the 2010-2011 academic year through the Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP).

2) BScN entrance bursaries will only be awarded if you are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program during the Fall Semester 2010. Should you enroll as a full-time student, and subsequently change to part-time status during the first two weeks of the Fall Semester, the bursary offer will be rescinded.

3) Entrance Bursaries will be determined by the end of September 2010.

4) Should you be eligible for a refund of 2010-2011 fees, only those fees contributed by you (the bursary amount is exempted) may be refunded.

5) Recipients of BScN Entrance Bursaries will be issued a T4A form for year 2010 tax requirements.

6) Centennial’s decisions regarding bursary recipients are final, and bursaries must be accepted as awarded.

7) The information on the bursary application form is collected under the legal authority of the Colleges and Universities Act R.S.O. 1980. The information is used to determine eligibility for bursary awards. Questions regarding the use of application information should be directed to Scherry George, Associate Registrar, Student Financial Services Office, Centennial College (416-289-5300).

Centennial College General Entrance Tuition Bursary25 Bursaries at $500 eachCENTENNIAL COLLEGE GENERAL ENTRANCE TUITION BURSARY is available to support students enrolling for the first timeat Centennial who are facing financial hardship. The purpose of the bursary is to facilitate access to post-secondary study at Centennial College.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to apply for this bursary students must have been accepted to any full-time Ministryapproved, post-secondary program at Centennial College for Fall 2010 and:

• be considered a resident of Ontario: Canadian, Permanent Resident or Protected Person; for a minimum of 12 months prior to the first day of full-time classes at Centennial

• enrolled full-time (SN students 40%) for the Fall 2010 semester of study at Centennial College

• have a financial need equal to or exceeding the value of the bursary ($500)

• is not the recipient of any other Centennial College entrance bursaries

• complete the financial needs eligibility and all applicable sections of the Centennial College General Entrance Tuition Bursary application.

The first 25 eligible applicants that submit their completed application will be deemed eligible for this bursary and will be notified by mail that they are eligible for their $500 tuition bursary prior to the fees due deadline of July 9, 2010. Payments will be made to student fee accounts by the end of September 2010. Applications received after the 25 have been awarded will also be notified in writing that the bursary is no longer available.

BURSARY APPLICATION

If you believe you will meet the above criteria, please submit: (1) your personal information as required below (all questions must be answered or your submission will not be considered), (2) the financial needs eligibility assessment and (3) student declaration on the next page by the June 1, 2010 deadline to:

Ms. S. George, Associate Registrar Centennial College, Student Financial Services P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto, Ontario M1K 5E9

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Student #: _________________________________________________________ Social Insurance #: _____________________________

Surname: ___________________________________First Name: Middle Initial: ____________

Program Name: __________________________________Program Number: Year of Program (i.e. 1, 2, 3) ______________

I am Canadian: Yes No OR I am a Permanent Resident (landed): Yes No

Centennial start date: ___________ Month: _____Year: ______ I am single married divorced __ separated ____

I have been a resident of Ontario since birth: Yes No ________

If you were not born in Ontario please indicate your date of arrival in Ontario: Month Year _____________

I have _____ number of children.

I, _______________________________ , (Student Signature required) hereby state that the information above is true and correct.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE GENERAL ENTRANCE TUITION BURSARY APPLICATION AND DECLARATION

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!

Applicants to the Centennial College General Entrance Tuition Bursary must demonstrate a financial need that exceeds the value of each eligible bursary - $500. If your financial need is of a lesser value, you will be ineligible for this bursary. Please be advised you may be required to provide proof of your resources and expenses before any payments of the bursary are released. Eligible students will be advised by mail, by July 1, 2010 to facilitate your expected fee payment prior to July 9, 2010. Payments will be made to your fee account by the end of September 2010. Do not send any supporting documentation at this time but please copy this Estimate Financial Need Assessment for your records and prepare to provide your documentation should you be selected as one of the 25 successful applicants. The inability to provide documentation to support your assessment will result in non-payment of the bursary.

Your financial need assessment estimate is based on your upcoming study period from September 2010 – April 2011.

(We do understand that it may be difficult to estimate your assessment but do the best you can and indicate resources and expenses to the best of your ability at this time.)

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ESTIMATE OF MY FINANCIAL NEED ASSESSMENT:

ESTIMATE of INCOME AND RESOURCES (for September 2010 – April 2011)

Bank balance at beginning of September 2010 __________________________________________________ $__________________

Total OSAP expected (if you have not applied and plan to, please make note – pending) ___________ $__________________

Part-time Work/Work Study Sept. – April ________________________________________________________ $__________________

Government Benefits/Second Career Sept. – April ________________________________________________ $__________________

Other Income (i.e. child support payments) Sept. – April __________________________________________ $__________________

TOTAL INCOME/RESOURCES A $__________________

ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES (for September 2010 – April 2011 )

Tuition and Compulsory Fees for Fall 2010 & Winter 2011 _________________________________________ $__________________

Books and Required Supplies for Fall 2010 & Winter 2011 _________________________________________ $__________________

Rent/Board and Lodging – 8 months ____________________________________________________________ $__________________

Telephone/Cellphone – 8 months _______________________________________________________________ $__________________

Local Transportation – 8 months ________________________________________________________________ $__________________

Child Care Costs – 8 months ____________________________________________________________________ $__________________

Utilities/Gas/Water – 8 months _________________________________________________________________ $__________________

Miscellaneous (medical, etc.) receipts will be required ____________________________________________ $__________________

TOTAL EXPENSES B $__________________

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL NEED ASSESSMENT:

A – Total Income and Resources Minus B – Total Expenses = Equals Need __________________________ $__________________

STUDENT FINANCIAL NEED DECLARATION: I confirm that the information provided on this award application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I understand that failure to provide accurate information will prevent the further consideration of my bursary application. I also understand that should I be selected as one of the 25 successful applicants for this bursary, I will be required to provide confirmation of income and expenses prior to being awarded the bursary and that failure to provide confirmation will result in the cancellation of my bursary.

____________________________________________ / ________________________________________________/ _______________________________

Student Signature Student Number Date Signed