Mark R. Isfeld Secondary

Post Secondary Parents’ Presentation

2013 - 2014

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

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