College Applications 2013 - 2014
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.
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
Investigate the different colleges/programs available to you.
College Information Program (CIP) Thursday Oct. 31 at Loyalist (9 – 12pm). Submit permission
forms to the guidance office. Transportation is provided and it is FREE.
College Research Sessions◦ Monday October 28 in the guidance office.
Campus Tours/books/websites
Liaison Visits – Sept. to Nov. Sign up in guidance.
My Blueprint Education Planner www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb
Ontario Colleges Application Centre (OCAS)www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario School Counsellors’ Association. www.osca.on.ca
Questions to consider when choosing between colleges
What does each college offer? What do they specialize in? What makes their programs
unique?
Go to: www.ontariocolleges.ca and click on APPLY
Select the option that applies to you.
New Users: If you have never created an account, click SIGN UP TODAY
Returning to your application: If you have an existing account, click SIGN IN HERE
Apply and pay online by January 15, 2014 to have your name entered in a draw to win money to put towards your education expenses.
Three prizes will be awarded:◦ First prize - $2,000◦ Second prize - $1,000◦ Third prize - $500
College Application Tutorial◦ Thursday November 7 and Tuesday November 19 at lunch in
the library lab.
October 2013◦ access to the online college application at
www.ontariocolleges.ca
November 26, 2013◦ first date that 2014/2015 application data is sent to colleges
February 1, 2014◦ Applications received and paid for on or before this date will be
given equal consideration by colleges (some programs however, fill on a first come, first serve basis)
◦ 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.
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.
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)
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) 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).
Moira Secondary School www.hpedsb.on.ca/mss
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