So many options!
This type of school offers a 2-year program, often with an emphasis on trades or applied skill as well as higher level academics.
College
This is the amount/type of money you must pay each year to attend college or university.
Tuition
Where can you find information about post-secondary at EMS?
The Career Center
This is the standard undergraduate degree that typically takes four years to complete in BC.
A Bachelor's Degree
I want to take the time to travel and work in a structured and intentional way before starting school. What should I take?
Gap Year
A post-secondary option where students earn degrees such as a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate.
University
A financial aid program where you don’t have to repay the money, typically based on merit.
Scholarship
This online tool helps BC students explore post-secondary programs, compare institutions, and plan their educational path.
EducationPlannerBC
This degree is awarded after a Bachelor's and often takes 1-2 years, focusing on advanced study in a specific field.
Masters Degree
This common type of student housing has shared bedrooms, bathrooms, and a meal plan.
Dormitory
This type of post-secondary learning allows students to learn on the job, often with a mentor, while earning money.
Apprenticeship
Money that is given to students to help pay for post-secondary education, which must be repaid after graduation.
Student Loan
This BC government program helps students with the costs of post-secondary education through loans, grants, and other financial assistance.
StudentAidBC
This credential is earned after completing a short post-secondary program, usually one to two years long
Diploma
How many residences at UBC has Ms Ewacha lived in?
Five
A post-secondary option in BC where students complete both practical and academic courses to prepare for specific careers.
Technical Institute
This is a program where students work as part of a class to learn more about the field while earning money.
Co-op program
How many classes minimum do you need to take to be considered a full time student in order to qualify for financial aid?
3
In BC, a full-time university student typically takes this many credits per semester.
15 credits
This type of shared student accommodation includes shared bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a meal plan.
A dorm (residence)
This educational option often includes professional programs in fields like law, medicine, or business.
Graduate School
This type of financial aid is often based on financial need and does not need to be repaid
Bursary
EducationPlannerBC allows students to send this document electronically to institutions to complete their applications.
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A two-year post-secondary credential that can lead to direct employment or transfer into a university program.
An Associates Degree
How many colleges are there in BC?
11