Post-secondary
What does post-secondary education mean?
Education after high school.
What does OSAP stand for?
Ontario Student Assistance Program.
Do scholarships usually need to be paid back?
No
What is tuition?
The cost students pay to attend an educational institution.
What is one important skill that helps students balance school and personal life?
Time management.
Name two types of post-secondary institutions.
Colleges and universities.
What is the main purpose of OSAP?
To help eligible students pay for post-secondary education.
What is a scholarship?
Money awarded to help pay for education, often based on academic achievement, talents, or other criteria.
Name two additional expenses students may have besides tuition.
Textbooks and transportation.
Why is volunteering during high school beneficial when applying for college scholarships or future jobs?
It demonstrates community involvement, leadership, responsibility, and commitment.
What is the main difference between a college and a university?
Colleges often focus on practical, career-based training, while universities focus more on academic studies and degrees.
What are the two main types of financial assistance OSAP provides?
Grants and loans.
What is a scholarship application usually required to include?
Personal information, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and sometimes an essay or reference letters.
What is a student budget?
A plan that tracks expected income and expenses.
What is networking, and why is it important for students entering the workforce?
Building professional connections that can help students find job opportunities, mentorship, and career advice.
What is a diploma?
A qualification awarded after completing a college or other educational program.
What is the difference between an OSAP grant and an OSAP loan?
A grant generally does not need to be repaid, while a loan must be repaid.
Can students receive scholarships even if they are not straight-A students?
Yes. Scholarships can be based on community involvement, leadership, sports, arts, and other achievements.
What is one way students can reduce the cost of post-secondary education?
Apply for scholarships, use used textbooks, live at home, or use public transportation.
What is one important skill that employers look for when hiring recent graduates?
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, or adaptability.
What is an apprenticeship?
A training program that combines paid work experience with classroom learning in a skilled trade.
When should students apply for OSAP?
As early as possible before their school year begins, to help ensure funding is processed on time.
Name three places where students can search for scholarships.
School guidance offices, university or college websites, and scholarship search websites.
Why is it important to apply for financial aid before the school year starts?
To help ensure students receive financial support in time to pay their educational expenses.
A student wants to become a nurse but does not meet the admission requirements for the nursing program. What is an alternative pathway they could take to improve their chances of getting accepted?
They could complete prerequisite courses, upgrade their high school grades, or take a pre-health sciences program before applying again.