Financing University Ruth MacNeil, Associate Registrar: Student Awards November 2015.

Financing UniversityRuth MacNeil, Associate Registrar: Student Awards

November 2015

LOOKING FORWARD

OVERVIEW

University – How much does it cost?

Entrance Scholarships

Available funding through automatic scholarships (grid)

Entrance Bursaries

Donor Supported Scholarships

Ontario Tuition Grant Program

Laurier Work Study Program

LAURIER @HOME WEBINAR

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Expense Estimated Yearly Costs*

Tuition $6,160 - $8,300

Ancillary/Compulsory Fees $860 - $1000(includes Health Plan)

Books/Supplies $1,600 - $1,800

Residence $4,650 - $7,500

Meal Plan (mandatory for students living in residence)

$4,314 - $4,994

Yearly Total $16,724 - $23,594

Total less residence and meal plan $8,620 - $11,100

Automatic Entrance Scholarships are projected at the time of admission based on your entering average

They are then awarded based on the best six final grade 12U/M marks

Two main automatic scholarship programs: Entrance Scholarship Grid

President's Gold Scholarship

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP GRID CONTINUED…

PRESIDENT’S GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

$18,000 over four years (or $23,000 in 5 year double degree programs)

$3,000 in first year

Three or four additional years at $5,000 per year if maintain an annual GPA 10.5 or higher in 5 full credits over one academic year (September through August annually)

Open to all faculties

Students with 95% average or higher based on midterm or final grades

Based on financial need Maximum value: $2000 Application opened in early December Complete the online form through LORIS by:

April 18th, 2016

11:59pm

ENTRANCE BURSARY

OTHER AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Refer to the Student Awards database for information on other competitive awards and scholarships available to all students; www.wlu.ca/studentawards

To be considered for all other university awarded scholarships, students may submit an “Entrance Student Profile” Opens in mid June and closes at the end of July.

Watch your “mylaurier” email account for notification.

ONTARIO TUITION GRANT PROGRAMReceive $1830 in funding to help off-set financial costs for attending a post-secondary institution

Funding disbursed in 2 installments. One per semester/maximum of 2 terms

Criteria:Students must be enrolled full timeStudents must be within 4 years of high school graduationFamily income must be less than $160,000OSAP students automatically assessed for assistance.

Online application: same link as OSAP

LAURIER WORK STUDY PROGRAM

What is LWSP?Part-time work opportunity on campusFirst-come, first serveNeeds basedFunding between $2000 to $3000 annually

How do I apply?Visit the Student Awards office website early in the academic year as there is normally a waiting list

LAURIER @HOME WEBINARS

MONEY MATTERSWednesday, Dec. 98 p.m.

Paying for university is probably the largest investment that you’ll make in your entire life, besides buying a house. Let us show you how to pay for it – because money does matter. This session is for both students and parents. In this session we'll discuss the hidden features of OSAP, scholarship and bursary opportunities, how to pay your fees, additional first-year costs, on-campus job opportunities, and more.1. www.wlu.ca – Menu

2. Information for Future Students3. Info Just for You ….. High School Students4. Laurier @Home Webinars

MORE QUESTIONS?

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