College Applications 2013 - 2014

Certificate Programs – 1 year (2 semesters )

Diploma Programs – 2 years (4 semesters )

Advanced Diplomas – 3 years (6 semesters )

Degree/Bachelor Programs – 4 years (8 semesters)

◦ Most of these programs are applied to through OUAC and require 4U English.

Collaborative/Joint Degree Programs◦ Students may earn either one or two credentials— one from the

college and/or one from the university.

Graduate Certificate Programs◦ require a university degree or a college certificate or diploma

for admission. Co-op options may also be available for these programs

Apprenticeship Programs◦ usually find an employer to teach you the trade and then

contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and officially register as an apprentice. Or you can take a variety of pre-apprenticeship programs

Investigate the different colleges/programs available to you.

College Information Program (CIP) Thursday Oct. 31 at Loyalist (9 – 12pm). Submit permission

forms to the guidance office. Transportation is provided and it is FREE.

College Research Sessions◦ Monday October 28 in the guidance office.

Campus Tours/books/websites

Liaison Visits – Sept. to Nov. Sign up in guidance.

My Blueprint Education Planner www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb

Ontario Colleges Application Centre (OCAS)www.ontariocolleges.ca

Ontario School Counsellors’ Association. www.osca.on.ca

Questions to consider when choosing between colleges

What does each college offer? What do they specialize in? What makes their programs

unique?

Go to: www.ontariocolleges.ca and click on APPLY

Select the option that applies to you.

New Users: If you have never created an account, click SIGN UP TODAY

Returning to your application: If you have an existing account, click SIGN IN HERE

Apply and pay online by January 15, 2014 to have your name entered in a draw to win money to put towards your education expenses.

Three prizes will be awarded:◦ First prize - $2,000◦ Second prize - $1,000◦ Third prize - $500

College Application Tutorial◦ Thursday November 7 and Tuesday November 19 at lunch in

the library lab.

October 2013◦ access to the online college application at

www.ontariocolleges.ca

November 26, 2013◦ first date that 2014/2015 application data is sent to colleges

February 1, 2014◦ Applications received and paid for on or before this date will be

given equal consideration by colleges (some programs however, fill on a first come, first serve basis)

◦ First day that colleges may release offers of admission.◦ Earliest date that applicants may confirm an offer of admission.

May 1, 2014◦ Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of

admission

June 17, 2014◦ Earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees.

Tuition Diploma programs - $2,400 Bachelor’s degree programs - $6,100 Joint college-university programs - $5,000

Other Books and supplies - $1,200 Residence - $4,500 - $6,000 Public trans., gas, parking, insurance, etc.

Entrance Scholarship: money that is automatically awarded by the college, based on your average (80%+). This is usually deducted from your tuition.

Scholarships: usually based on marks and criteria set by the donor. You must apply for these (i.e. W. Garfield Weston Awards).

Bursaries: mostly based on financial need (i.e. First Generation Bursary).

Loans: monies must be repaid (i.e. OSAP)

College/University transfer guide www.ocutg.on.ca

Schools outside Ontario www.schoolfinder.com

Financial Support http://osap.gov.on.ca (Ontario Student Awards Program) www.canlearn.ca (can help with all aspects of planning for

college. There is a “debt-free Guide” with tips for getting and saving money).

Moira Secondary School www.hpedsb.on.ca/mss