In this week’s blog, I’d like to continue with the theme of financial aid and discuss scholarships, awards and bursaries. We’ve all heard of them, but what exactly are they and how do you receive them? Here the answers to some of the questions I had in my first year:
Tag Archives: summer preparation
The Rap About OSAP
One of the first questions I asked myself when I was contemplating returning to school was: “Could I afford it?” All mature students face the same dilemma: time at school is time one could be earning money. How can I pay for books and tuition on top of regular living expenses without a full-time job? […]
Ready, Set, Enroll!
I always find course enrolment exciting – I get my first glimpse of what the upcoming semester will look like. Enrolment dates vary depending on your program and year. Click here to find out when you can begin enrolling. Courses generally fill up on a first-come, first-served basis, so the earlier you do it, the […]
Enrolling in Courses - Part 1
So it’s that time of the year again: time to enroll in your Fall/Winter term courses. In this week’s blog, I want to give you some tips on how to create a course timetable that you’ll be happy with down the road.
I'm admitted! Now What?
“Dear Mr. Fry, York University is pleased to offer you admission.” Such was the first sentence on my Offer of Admission letter nearly three years ago. Accompanying my letter were several other papers and pamphlets. I scanned through them all, searching for the next step and the next deadline. It was all a bit overwhelming. […]
