1. APPLYING TO COLLEGE 2015 Goal: To understand how to apply to Ontario Colleges for September 2015 start Review: September Grade 12 Assembly Information

2. APPLY ONLINE: ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA

3. FOLLOW THE ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS

4. DOWNLOAD THE USER GUIDE

5. NEED TO KNOW… Cost: $95 for 5 choices – pay when applying Apply as a current student Marks are transmitted electronically (don’t request your transcript) No PIN OEN (Ontario Education Number - found on your report card or high school transcript) Any courses through Red Hill do NOT appear in current courses – complete by January 6

6. IMPORTANT DATES October: Applications become available for programs starting the following fall. February 1: Equal Consideration Date - apply to highly competitive programs by this date.Equal Consideration Date highly competitive programs February 1: Colleges may begin sending offers of admission. May 1: Deadline to confirm offers (colleges may extend offers after this date). See the Important Dates page for more information.Important Dates

7. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES resume sign up on websites, create own profile www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.schoolfinder.com www.OSCA.ca check college websites – financial aid office OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program (available in spring 2015)

8. SCHOLARSHIPS A scholarship is a financial reward or aid to a student Normally recognizing an achievement like marks, athletics, or community involvement Can be for financial need Amounts vary

9. BURSARIES An allotment of money granted to students who can demonstrate academic success but who also have financial needs Normally applied for after you are already attending a college or university Amounts vary

10. OTHER PLACES TO ACCESS Many companies, institutions, associations and organizations offer scholarships to the children and grand children of their employees or members. Community Groups Ethnic Groups Religious Groups HWDSB website – Awards www.hwdsb.on.ca

12. REMEMBER… Do the research Your responsibility to make sure information is accurate Pay attention to deadlines!!! Volunteer hours – due by April 1 Your parents and teachers can’t be responsible See your Guidance Counsellor if needed

13. QUESTIONS???