mark r. isfeld secondary post secondary parents’ presentation 2013 - 2014
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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
Institution Offerings
Type of Institute
Certificate Diploma AssociateDegree
Bachelor Degree
TechnologyInstitute
Yes Yes No Some
College Yes Yes Yes Some
University/College
Yes Yes Yes SomeYear 1&2
University Some Some No Yes
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 RequirementsColleges, 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 ExamsTo 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 ExamsTo 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 AidScholarships
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 YearUBC UVIC
VIU
Room & Board 8,823 8,1236,400Local Transportation 190 162 640B.C. Health 512 288 N/A Miscellaneous 2,500 2,0002,000Tuition & Fees 6,050 5,3654,300Books 1,190 1,7001,600
TOTAL $19,265 $17,638 $14,940
(Estimate cost for 8 months for 2013-2014)
Cost Estimate for NICLiving Costs* $ -----Local Transportation 280.00Miscellaneous 1,600.00Tuition** 2,734.00Books 1,000.00
TOTAL $ 5,614.00
* Based on living at home. This amount will vary.
** Based on 10 university transfer courses.
(Estimate for 1 year at NIC for 2013-2014)
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