Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Post Secondary Parents’ Presentation

What is Post Secondary? The period of time after graduation Gap Period Post Secondary Education Work

Gap Period Time for exploration Opportunity to save for future education Not ready to begin PS education  Travel  Volunteering (locally or abroad)  Exchange Programs  Work

Post Secondary Education Upgrading or Preparatory year Apprenticeship programs Trades schools Technology Institutes Colleges Universities

Supporting Your Grad Encourage and explore all options Listen to their ideas and dreams Validate their concerns Support their decision-making process Communicate, communicate, communicate

Choosing a PS Institution Based on: The goal Program Admission requirements Grades Costs Location

Institution Offerings Type of Institute CertificateDiplomaAssociate Degree Bachelor Degree Technology Institute Yes NoSome CollegeYes Some University/ College Yes Some Year 1&2 UniversitySome NoYes

Where to Begin Decide upon which programs to apply Choose institutions that offer the programs Ensure you are enrolled in the correct prerequisites in order to qualify for chosen program Achieve appropriate grades in order to qualify Important website to help you plan educationplanner.bc.ca

Admission Requirements University Specific to institution, faculty or program Minimum level of achievement Fill seats from highest achieving students until all seats are filled Application deadline must be met (February 28 in B.C. for most PSIs)

Admission Requirements Colleges, Trades Programs & Institutes Typically seats filled on a FIRST COME, FIRST QUALIFIED, FIRST SERVED Some programs are now COMPETITVE Opening dates are important Minimum grades in specific subjects may be required May have other specific requirements May not need high school graduation for some programs

Application Process Choose institutions to which you will apply Research their application procedure Collect necessary information (transcripts, predicted grades, portfolio, letters of reference) Apply on-line (applybc.ca) or by mail Await conditional acceptance Pay registration deposit Register for courses on the date allocated Continue to achieve best grades possible!

How does APPLYBC work? Create a student account Common form *personal information *needs to be filled out only once Institution specific application *select preferred program *start date *pay institution application fee

Provincial Exams To be eligible for BC government Scholarship of $1000… Competitive (top 5000 students) Must have min. 73% in English 12 (provincial exam & school mark) Must pass one exam in each exam category (English 10 & 12, Math 10 Science 10, Social Studies 11)

Provincial Exams To be eligible for BC government Scholarship of $2500… Competitive (top 20 students) Based on exam percentage score Academic Medal of Excellence awarded to students who achieve 100% in all 5 provincial exams.

Financial Aid Student Loans * government loans given to students demonstrating financial need; students are considered a dependent for 48 months following high school graduation * interest free while in full time study Work Study * programs funded by some institutions for those who are loan recipients and demonstrate financial need Co-op Programs * students may apply for a work term related to their field of study usually after their second year

Financial Aid Scholarships Provincial & University/College * based on academic achievement Organizations * rigorous application process based on academics and other achievements – check with employers to see if they offer any scholarships for dependents Sports * mainly US institutions * Canadian institutions may give smaller offers

Financial Aid Bursaries Based on financial need Organization affiliation may be required for eligibility Extra curricular/Volunteer involvement often considered Isfeld or Institution specific

Isfeld Bursaries Listings available beginning of Feb. Online or pick up in office Deadline is March 6 at 3:30 Available to those applying to universities or colleges; academic or trades programs NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

Financial Aid Web Sites scholarshipscanada.com studentawards.com debtfreegrad.com BC Student Assistance Program aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc

$$$ Get Organized $$$ Keep a flex file folder with PSI info Application forms Resume Cover letter or personal statement Reference letters Transcript Budget needs Other pertinent information (certificates, awards, etc)

Private PS Institutions Wide range of private institutions offering specialty training The Private PS Education Commission of BC website maintains a list of accredited programs SchoolFinder.com provides an extensive list of private PSI training programs Careful research is needed

Housing Universities and some colleges have student housing. Check for application opening date. First come, first serve. Now some institutions guarantee housing for first year students. A deposit is required. The housing application is separate from admission. Many options available (e.g. meal plans, shared/single rooms)

PSI Course Selection Be prepped and ready long before assigned time Student Advisors – be sure to utilize this resource Parents can be involved too

Cost Estimate for One Year UBCUVICVIU Room & Board8,8238,1236,400 Local Transportation B.C. Health N/A Miscellaneous2,500 2,0002,000 Tuition & Fees6,050 5,3654,300 Books1,190 1,7001,600 TOTAL $19,265 $17,638 $14,940 (Estimate cost for 8 months for )

Cost Estimate for NIC Living Costs* $ Local Transportation Miscellaneous 1, Tuition** 2, Books 1, TOTAL $ 5, * Based on living at home. This amount will vary. ** Based on 10 university transfer courses. (Estimate for 1 year at NIC for )

Research Tools Online Resources * institution websites (Google it!) * educationplanner.ca * schoolfinder.com * aucc.ca (Ass. of University and Colleges) * bctransferguide.ca Student Services * Institution View Books * File resources, posters, pamphlets * Computer access