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Student Support & Financial Planning UBC Enrolment Services

Your Student Inquiries What are your students asking about financial resources?

Student Support Vancouver Campus Okanagan Campus Enrolment Services Professionals Enrolment Services • Admission Support (Domestic) • Admission Support (Domestic) • Scholarships & Awards (Domestic) • Scholarships & Awards (Domestic) • Financial Support • Financial Support • Student Loans • Student Loans • Referrals to: Registration Support • Degree/Course Planning • Resources on Campus • Registration Support International Student Initiative International Student Initiative • Admission Support (International) • Admission Support (International) • Scholarships & Awards (International) • Scholarships & Awards (International) Faculty Academic Advisors Peer Mentors • • Degree/Course Planning First Year Experience Program

Vancouver Campus – Enrolment Services Professionals

Okanagan Campus – Enrolment Services

International Prospective Student Resources International Student Initiative

Aboriginal Student Resources First Nations House of Learning Aboriginal Centre • Student Orientations & Peer Support Network • Designated Admissions and Academic Advisors • Priority Housing • Aboriginal Student Programming

Making a Financial Plan Know your Costs • Cost Calculator Know Your Resources • Scholarships and Awards • Student loans • Family support Know Your Tools • Financial Toolkit – http://students.ubc.ca/finances • UBC Workshops • ESPs / Student Services & Financial Support

First Year Costs

First Year Costs Tuition = $5,088 + Student Fees = $770 + Study Resources= $4,000 + Housing and Meals = $10,000 + Personal Expenses = $3,000 + First year total = $22,858 + *Figures are for an 8-month study period (two terms) for a domestic student based on a full time course load, Fees may vary for different programs

Awards for Incoming Students Major Entrance Scholarships Students who demonstrate academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school DEADLINE DECEMBER 1

Awards for Incoming Students Centennial Scholars Entrance Award • Supports academically qualified students who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance. • Academic and leadership achievement as well as community involvement are also taken into consideration • Application Required DEADLINE: December 1, 2016

Awards for Incoming Students Schulich Leader Scholarship • Students nominated by high school • Students who demonstrate excellence in academics and community leadership, and plan to study in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Continuing & External Scholarships

Awards for Incoming International Students • International Major Entrance Scholarships • Outstanding International Student Awards • International Leader of Tomorrow Award • Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award http://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students

QUIZ What is the deadline to be considered for our Major Entrance Scholarships and Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards? December 1 Who can students contact if they have questions about awards or their financial resources? Okanagan Campus: Enrolment Services Vancouver Campus: Enrolment Services Professionals

Making a Financial Plan Which Financial Resources Do You Recommend to Your Students? Personal Resources (your family and personal savings) Scholarships and Awards (internal & external) Government Student Loan Bursaries Work Study/Work Learn Co-op

Canadian Government Student Loans

Canadian Government Student Loan When do I apply? Starting in June – apply by July 15 How do I apply? Apply to StudentAid BC. http://www.studentaidbc.ca What factors are considered in a loan assessment? Personal resources Scholarships Living Situation Parental Income

UBC Bursary Program What is the UBC’s Bursary program? Designed to fill “unmet need” from student loan assessment When to Apply: Application opens August 15 Apply by September 15 Access Promise*: BC students who receive low- or middle-income grants do not need to apply for Bursary *Vancouver Campus only

Other Resources • Family Resources • External Scholarships • UBC Work Study/ Work Learn • Co op

QUIZ When can students start applying for government student loans? First week of June Who can international students contact if they have questions about their admissions application or awards? International Student Initiative

Third Party Authorization

Questions?

Contact Us Eleni Korres Enrolment Services Professional Student Support & Advising eleni.korres@ubc.ca Camille Johnson Associate Director Student Support & Advising camille.johnson@ubc.ca