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• Check your transcript –is everything there?

• Do I have 17 credits?

• Do I have all the required courses?

• Problems-Talk with Guidance ASAP

Six Post-Secondary Destinations

• Apprenticeship Which one

• Community College is Right for

• Direct to Work You?

• Military

• Private Schools

• University

APPRENTICESHIP

• Numerous programs available.

• Earn while you learn.

• On-the-Job and Classroom training.

• Guaranteed Employment

• Skilled trades in demand (Motor Veh.)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE• Many colleges in Province, offering

numerous programs.

• Offer one, two and three year programs.

• Possible University credit.

• Structured Day.

• Tuition and possible lodging expense.

DIRECT TO WORK

• What are your interests?

• What skills do you have?

• Where is the demand?

• How do your interests and skills match employment opportunities?

MILITARY

• Regular Force (ROTP)/ Reserves

• Educational Costs covered.

• Guaranteed Summer Employment.

• 5 Year Commitment after Training.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

• Many Schools and Programs available.

• Tuition Varies

• Possible Lodging Expense

• Structured Day

• Job specific Training.» HOLLAND COLLEGE

» EASTERN COLLEGE

» RAVENSBERG COLLEGE

» MARITIME BUSINESS COLLEGE

» CENTRE FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY• Many Schools and Programs available.

(see Career Cruising)

• Less Structured

• Tuition varies

• Increase Income Potential.

Applying to Post Secondary Programs

UniversitiesColleges

Private CollegesApprenticeship

Military

Career Cruising Site Username: saintjohnhs pswd: hounds

careercruising.com

1. Research (Guidance Centre / Websites)

» Programs of Interest» Application Deadlines (vary ie. NBCC)» Costs

2. Most Apps are done on-line OR get Application from Guidance. **For Ontario universities apply at

www.ouac.on.ca

Application Process

3. Complete application form (s) and Entrance Scholarship forms.

4. Submit forms to post-secondary institution by the indicated deadline (watch carefully)!

5. Request Official Transcript (s) be sent to the post-secondary institutions of your choice. Fill in the request form at the Guidance Office.

Applying Continued

6. May 2013 - Request a Final Official Transcript be sent to the institution you will be attending. Fill in the request form at the Guidance Office. You cannot send transcript directly, must be sent by Guidance.

• The admission average is the average of the five-six courses required for admission. For those students who have required courses that are being taken in the second semester of high school, and for which grades are not available, the prerequisite course (usually grade 11) will be used to make a grade estimate for the specific admission course.

Application “Lingo”

• Electives are other courses (besides the specifically named courses) that may be used towards your admission average.

• 1st Wk. in Februrary• Sign-up for an appointment at the Guidance Centre• May apply online anytime prior to this date or bring

application fee ($45 Cash or cheque) to your appointment.

• Guidance will make transcripts available.• Immediate feedback on admissions (except Nursing) and

“guaranteed” scholarships.

UNBSJ On-site Admissions

UNBSJ - Full-Time Students 2012-2013 • Tuition $5,857.00• Technology Fee 50.00• Facilities Improvement Fee 175.00• SRC Fee 140.00• Media Fee 40.00• Health Insurance 168.00• Installment Fee 30.00• Student Health Insurance* 142.00

Total $6602.00**Engineering students add approx $1000

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees

New Brunswick Community College• 2012-13 Fixed annual fee (40 week program) - $2800.00• SRC Fee- Up to $80.00• Program fees- Books/materials (program dependant):

$1000• Some programs are subject to technological fees - $300-

$800• *** Application Deadline: November 1 – Will Accept later

Applications

• NB Student Loan - ww.studentaid.gnb.ca • BANK LOANS (Student Line of Credit)• SCHOLARSHIPS• BURSARIES• AWARDS• STUDENT CONTRIBUTION (Summer Job!) --HOW MUCH

CAN YOU REALLY SAVE?• MA & PA ? ? ?

How do I pay for my Education?

ScholarshipsUniversity/College Scholarships• Complete the scholarship application at the same time

as the application for admission.• Add a resume outlining school and community

involvement.• Add reference letters (2)• Don’t miss the deadline! It may be different from the

admission deadline!

Scholarship Terms

• Award: An award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards may be in the form of books, plaques, subscriptions or money. A monetary award is usually called a scholarship or bursary.

Bursary: A non-repayable grant of money, bursaries are awarded primarily based on financial need, but academic achievement is also considered. Usually, the applicant must provide detailed documentation describing their financial situation when applying for a bursary.

•Scholarship: A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas ranging from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are not based on financial need.

• Entrance Award/Scholarship: A scholarship or award given to a student entering his/her first year at a post-secondary institution. Also referred to as an Admission Award.

• In-course Award/Scholarship: Awarded to students already enrolled in post-secondary studies, beyond the first year level.

• Source: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/tips/gloss.asp

• If you are to receive a scholarship from a university you will be notified approximately mid-April. Please notify Guidance!!

• CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM UNIVERSITIES

BursariesWhat are they?• Bursaries are financial prizes awarded to graduating

students going on to post-secondary education. • Criteria for each bursary is usually consistent with the

nature of the sponsoring group and is stipulated by the donor.

• Not only awarded to top academic students. A well rounded student is an excellent applicant.

Bursaries

How to Apply?• Applications are available at the Guidance Centre and

on-line. Check the SJHS website for listing of on-line scholarship/bursary opportunities.

• Determine which are applicable to you.• Complete application and include an official transcript of

marks.

When to Apply?• Applications arrive at SJHS beginning in September

and continue until June. Keep eye on Web-site (ticker).• Deadlines vary.

How Much Money is Available?• On average, bursaries range from

$250-$1000 in financial aid.• Most are non-renewable.

It is your responsibility to determine which bursary applications are available, which apply to you, and to mail completed applications.

You must do your research

• Go to the SJHS Web site – Academics & Guidance (listing of over 150 awards)

• Use the internet (studentawards.com and scholarshipsincanada.ca)

• Regular Checks with Guidance• You must APPLY