1. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS 2014 - 2015 MOIRA SECONDARY SCHOOL

2. THE FOUR SEASONS OF COLLEGE

3. PROGRAM TYPES 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.

4. PROGRAM TYPES 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.

5. My Blueprint Education Planner www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb RESEARCH

12. Ontario Colleges – www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca

13. RESEARCH

15. Investigate the different colleges/programs available to you. College Information Program (CIP) Thursday Oct. 16 at Loyalist (9 – 12pm). Submit permission forms to the guidance office. Transportation is provided and it is FREE. Questions to consider when choosing between colleges/programs What does each college offer? What do they specialize in? What makes their programs unique?

16. RESEARCH College Research Sessions Tuesday November 4 in the guidance office. Campus Tours/books/websites Liaison Visits – Sept. to Nov. Sign up in guidance

17. APPLY $95.00 to apply  5 programs, no more than 3 at any one college Must use a valid email address! Do not create more than one account Username is permanent Applications open early October

18. APPLY

31. November 6 - College Application Tutorial in the library at lunch November 26 – application data is sent to colleges February 1 – EQUAL CONSIDERATION DATE Not a deadline, but critical to apply to highly competitive programs by this date! After this date, admission is based on first-come, first-served.

32. OFFERS

33. February 1, 2014 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.  Check your offer letter for conditions and the expiry date of your offer of admission

34. MONEY MATTERS 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.

35. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 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)

36. USEFUL WEBSITES 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) http://osap.gov.on.ca 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). www.canlearn.ca Moira Secondary School www.hpedsb.on.ca/mss