Post Secondary School Options
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 the guidance department will be hosting an in-person informational presentation on Post-Secondary Pathways for parents/guardians. The virtual presentation will start promptly at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
For anyone who cannot attend in person, you can join via Zoom at:
https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/91463575920?pwd=SGlHeEE1UndVazIrRGhDR2k3d1J2dz09
Meeting ID: 914 6357 5920 Passcode: 096955
Attachments:
University Information
College Information
US & International applicaitons
Volunteering information - COVID-19 related.
CANCELLED: due to COVID-19 - On XXXXXX from XXXXX – Guidance will be hosting our annual Post-Secondary Fair with more than 27 of Ontario’s universities and colleges in attendance. Universities from other regions of Canada will also be in attendance. Grade 12’s will be allowed to visit the Fair between 2 pm - 3:15 pm. Parents and relatives are welcome to join between 3:15 pm - 4 pm.
Prior to this date, individual universities will be holding small information sessions for students during specific days. Interested students should visit Student Services to sign up in advance.
University and College info:
Individual university and college in-person information sessions will be scheduled for DMCI students in October and November 2022. Individual College and university virtual visit date and times can be found on the DMCI google calendar and are also posted in the Student Services google classroom:
Families are also always encouraged to participate in virtual open houses offered by each university/College. We’re hoping that our DMCI students do research and ask the reps relevant questions that will ease their stress levels and help them make informed and confident post-secondary decisions.
Applying to University
The Ontario University INFO is a guide to Ontario universities for Ontario high school students. It provides information about university programs, admission requirements, and more. the Ontario University INFO website should be used as a starting point for researching university options and admission requirements. So if University is your choice, visit Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) to apply.
For more info on applying to university select the link and observe OUAC's "how-to" videos on applying
Applying to College
Visit Ontario Colleges (OCAS) to discover and research the wide range of College programs and options. If College is your post-secondary plan, use the same site (OCAS) to apply.
For more info on applying to College select this link to view the OCAS user guide.
Another great resource is the DMCI Post Secondary School presentation. Click on the link to view it.
Scholarships
Going to University or College is a great choice for many students. Its also an expensive one but their is financial help. Thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries are available to help offset the cost of Post Secondary Education.
Visit this link to great scholarship opportunities.
You may also consider visiting the following websites for other great scholarship and bursary information and opportunities.
www.yconic.com
Scholartree.ca
studentawards.com
scholarshipscanada.com
Studentscholarships.org
Ontario University INFO
www.canlearn.ca
www.disabilityawards.ca
www.scolaris.ca
www.equals6.com
www.loblawscholarship.ca
www.fundyourfuture.ca
www.osap.gov.on.ca
www.oncat.ca
OSAP
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program made up of loans and grants that can help pay for college or university, along with books, student fees, living expenses and even child care. Depending on your family income, your tuition might even be entirely paid for. To be qualified for OSAP you must be to Ontario residents of any age who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected persons. Visit OSAP to learn more.