1. Planning Your Future

2. Options After High School
University
College
Institutes of Technology
Apprenticeship
On the job training
Private Vocational
Working and/or travelling

3. Educational attainment for the population aged 25 to 64, Canada, 2016%
Bachelor's degree or higher²
28.5
University below bachelor's
3.1
College diploma
22.4
Apprenticeship or other trades certificate³
10.8
High school diploma
23.7
No certificate, diploma or degree
11.5

4. In Canada, there are different types of post-secondary schools:
universities
colleges
Institutes
Governments have processes to make sure these schools and the programs they offer meet their standards. Institutions that don’t go through government quality control are not officially recognized. Schools that are recognized can grant:
degrees
diplomas
certificates
other qualifications

5. Universities
Universities offer programs that lead to different types of degrees in many disciplines and subjects. There are three types of degrees:
bachelor’s degree: a basic degree given by Canadian universities that takes three to four years to complete.
master’s degree: a more advanced degree that usually takes one to three more years of study.
doctoral degree: the most advanced degree offered by Canadian universities. It generally requires three or more years of study and research following a master’s degree.
In regulated professions, such as medicine, law and education, students must complete an internship or pass a standardized examination in addition to completing their degree. They must complete all these steps before they can become licensed to work in their profession.

6. Colleges and Institutes
There are many types of colleges and institutes. Some are formally recognized by governments. They are known as:  
colleges
community colleges
colleges of applied arts or applied technology
institutes of technology or science
collèges d’enseignement général et professionnel in Quebec.
Other colleges and institutes are entirely private and are usually called career colleges.

7. Colleges and institutes
Colleges and institutes usually offer one to three year programs. They issue diplomas and certificates that qualify graduates to work in specific jobs within many different fields. These fields include:
business
computer and mechanical technologies
health
social services
agriculture
trades (such as carpenter, electrician and plumber)
many others
A growing number of recognized colleges also offer bachelor’s degrees and, in some cases, master’s degrees.

8. Requirements for University (Arts vs Science)
English 12
Academic 12
Science
English 12
Math 12
Science 12
Academic 12

9. Colleges and Institutes
Entrance requirements will vary, example:
Electrical
Math 11 or equivalent AND English 11 or equivalent  OR  
Mature student status with acceptable scores on the College Placement Tests or GED OR
Pass Level E Trades Entrance Exam
Pastry Arts Certificate
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for a minimum of one year as of the first day of class.
English 10 with minimum 50% or alternatives and Mathematics 10

10. Apprenticeship Pre-employment or Apprenticeship Red Seal Program
A program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada.

12. What is your goal?

13. How to pick a post-secondary school that is right for you
Remember when you pick a post-secondary school, you are not only choosing where you will attend classes and what you’ll study, but also where you will eat, sleep, socialize, play sports, learn, and grow.

14. Factors to consider: Distance from Home and Family
Size of the Institution
Housing
Program Availability
Prerequisites Needed
Reputation
Athletics and Student Life
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Location (Downtown vs self- contained campus)
Cost

15. Diploma and Certificate Programs
Tuition
(Credit courses for certificate and diploma programs)
$116/credit
$348/three-credit course
Credit courses for 3rd and 4th year courses in degree programs
$133/credit
College Access Pathways Courses
$73/credit
$219/three-credit course
Practical Nurse, Renewable Resources Management
 $110/credit
Geological Technology
$115/credit
Workplace Readiness
$513/term full-time
$366/term part-time

16. Diploma and Certificate Programs
Graduate Level (ie. Climate Change Policy)
$500/credit
Full-Time Vocational (Office Administration), Culinary Arts
$1,725/term
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs (Carpentry, Electrical, Welding)
$2,500/program

17. Estimated Costs per Academic Year
Undergraduate Students
2 Semesters = Academic Year
Per Course (3 credit hours) Tuition and Fees: $816 Books: $200 Total Cost: $1,016
8 Courses (24 credit hours) Tuition and Fees: $5,088 Books: $1,600 Total Cost: $6,688
10 Courses (30 credit hours) Tuition and Fees: $6,160 Books: $2,000 Total Cost: $8,160

18. Estimated Living Costs
Estimated Total Costs per Academic Year
Undergraduate Students (8 Courses) Single, living at home: $11,952 Single, living away: $19,200 Married, no dependents: $30,176 Single, one dependent: $27,496
Undergraduate Students (10 courses) Single, living at home: $13,424 Single, living away: $20,672 Married, no dependents: $31,648 Single, one dependent: $28,968

19. Funding Sources for Education
There are four main sources of funding for students who wish to pursue post- secondary education:
You - Your savings, part-time employment earnings, summer jobs, and assets.
Your family - If you have been out of high school for less than four years, your parents will be expected to contribute to your education.
Your government - Both the federal and provincial governments offer student loans and grants.
Your university – Universities awards a number of scholarships, bursaries and awards each year.

20. Scholarships and Loans
Yukon Grant - Education- Government of Yukon
application.htmlScholarships and awards - Education- Government of Yukon
Entrance Scholarships
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21. Application Centres
In Alberta, BC and Ontario you need to submit most college and university applications through an Application Centre
Apply Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario Colleges
Ontario Universities

22. What you need when you apply?
Demographic information such as postal code, schools attended, contact persons, B.C. Pen Number, etc.
A transcript for reference including knowledge of your current marks in uncompleted courses.
A Social Insurance Number (for tax receipts to be sent to your home address).
An active address. Beware of accounts or other accounts that might redirect information sent to your into junk mail.
A credit card to be able to complete the transaction.
folder to record any details needed for future reference such as accounts created, your passwords, and important dates.

23. PSI Post Secondary Institution
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25. EXAMPLE OF A STUDENT’S TRANSCRIPT

26. Six Advantages of Working After High School
Earn Money Instead of Spending It
Learn to Appreciate School
Gain Life Experience
Put More Thought Into Your Future Career
Decide if School Is the Right Path for You
Brain Maturity Extends Well Beyond Teen Years

27. Plan
Ahead