Pursuing Post-secondary Education

Written by Nikrista Thapa

  1. What are the types of Post-secondary education? 

Types of post-secondary schools  

Universities, Colleges, Institutes 

Where to apply for college?

As a Canadian Applicant refer to

               https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en 

The application processing fee is $95.00 (non- refundable) 

- An application will allow you to pick 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college) 

Refer to for step by step process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSYP0tQUq1o 

As an international student refer to https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/international-applicants 

  • Before applying visit college website to see what programs they are offering to international student and 

  • Check the status of the program 

  • Evaluate the admission requirements

  •  Review the program start date and availability

Where to apply for university?

As a Ontario high school student refer to

  • UNDERGRAD (101) Base application fee $150: Non-refundable for all applicants for three program choices 

  • For more information visit https://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/ 

  • How to apply videos: https://www.ouac.on.ca/101-tutorials/ 

As a international or Canadian applicant refer to 

  • UNDERGRAD (105) Base application fee: $156 or three program choices. Non-refundable 

  • For more information https://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/ 

  • How to apply: https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/105-how-to-apply/ 

How to pay for school? You have few options

  1. Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) 

  • It is a financial aid program that can help pay for college or university 

Refer to this website to learn more on whether you are eligible https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap 

Refer to this website to find out an estimate of how much OSAP you can get https://osap.gov.on.ca/AidEstimator2223Web/enterapp/enter.xhtml 

Refer to this website to learn how to pay back OSAP!

https://www.ontario.ca/page/pay-back-osap 

  1.  Financial Aid from Schools 

Whether you are in college or university, you can apply for financial aid through your student account or you can speak to your financial aid office for help. 

You could be eligible for:  bursaries, scholarships ,work-study programs or  summer employment opportunities

  1. Emergency Loans 

Most schools also offer emergency loans. For example, you could be eligible for a short-term loan (90 days) to cover tuition, if you’re waiting for OSAP to arrive. Start with your financial aid office to learn what is available

  1. Scholarship and Bursaries

https://studentawards.com/ 

https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ 

  1. Bank Loans

Banks, trust companies and credit unions offer student loans and lines of credit. Talk to your financial institution for information.


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