Post Secondary Parents’ Presentation

2015 - 2016

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary

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

What is Post Secondary?

The period of time after high school 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/Trades programs Technology Institutes Colleges Universities

Choosing a PS Institution

Based on:

The goal

Program

Admission requirements

Grades

Costs

Location

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.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, reference letters)

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

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)

Cost Estimate for One YearUBC UVIC

VIU

Room & Board 10,000 8,1236,400Local Transportation 190 162 640B.C. Health 512 288 N/A Miscellaneous 2,500 2,0002,000Tuition & Fees 6,050 5,4584,300Books 1,190 1,7001,600

TOTAL $20,442 $17,731 $14,940

(Estimate cost for 8 months for 2015-2016)

Cost Estimate for NICLiving Costs* $ -----Local Transportation 280.00Miscellaneous 1,600.00Tuition** 2,950.00Books 1,200.00

TOTAL $ 6,030.00

* Based on living at home. This amount will vary.

** Based on 10 university transfer courses.

(Estimate for 1 year at NIC for 2015-2016)

Provincial ScholarshipsExams

To be eligible for BC government

Scholarship of $1000…

Competitive (top 5000 students in BC)

Must have min. 73% in English 12

(provincial exam & school mark)

(Ending in 2015-16)

Provincial ScholarshipsExams

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.

(Ending in 2015-16)

ProvincialDistrict/Authority Awards$1000 (voucher)

Fine Arts Applied Skills Physical Activity Second Languages Community Service Technical and Trades Training Indigenous Languages/Culture

ProvincialDistrict/Authority Awards

Number of awards vary each year.

Candidates must have demonstrated

superior achievement in an area.

Isfeld teachers nominate candidates.

BC Excellence Scholarship

$5000

Competitive (top 55 students) Based on demonstrated community

service & leadership in school and community.

Must exemplify competency in variety of areas.

School will nominate one student.

BC Achievement Scholarship

$1250

3000 awards for 2015-16 year.

Based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses.

Must attain 73% or better in English 12, Communications 12 or English 12 First Peoples.

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

Financial Aid

Bursaries

Based on financial need Organization affiliation may be

required for eligibility Extra curricular / Volunteer

involvement often considered

Isfeld Bursaries

Listings available beginning of Feb.

Online or pick up in office

Deadline is March 11 at 3:30.

Preparation information will be presented during PLC times from October – February.

Get Organized Keep a folder with PSI info Application forms Resume Cover letter or personal statement Reference letters Transcript Budget needs Other pertinent information

(certificates, awards, etc)

Questions?