How Much Will My Post- Secondary Education Cost and How Will I Pay??
Finances per Year (Approximate)
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University
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College
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Tuition & Fees
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$5000-$8000
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$3000
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Books & Supplies
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$1000-1500
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$1500
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Room & Board
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$8000
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$8000
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Personal
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$2000
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$2000
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Totals if Living Away From Home
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$18000 +
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$15000 +
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ow to Pay the Bills? - Savings from Work, Scholarships, Bursaries, Co-op Programs, Student Loans, Family
Scholarships
- High School Scholarships
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Many post-secondary institutions have entrance scholarships. Example Carleton U, Based on 6U/M Courses for Admission: 95% average = $4000 for 4 years, 90-94.9 % average = $3000, 85-89.9% average = $2000, 80-84.9 % Average = $1000
- Researching Scholarships
Loans and Bursaries:
OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Plan
- Apply on-line.
- Amount based on Family Income, Repayable once student is employed
- Bursaries are also available
- Use OSAP Calculator to determine amount
- Loans are portable – out of province/country
- Website: www.osap.gov.on.ca
Contact Financial Aid Offices of your post-secondary school (example: algonquincollege.com/financialaid/)