Dollars and Sense:Your Financial Life at York University

Student Financial ServicesFall/Winter 2010-2011

Bursaries: Financial need based Scholarships: Merit based (academic)Awards: Combination of financial and merit

• Scholarships and Awards – October 18, 2010.• Awards for Students with Disabilities – January 10, 2011.• Undergraduate Bursary – March 4, 2011.• Campus Employment – October 25, 2010.

*Apply using the Student Financial Profile (SFP)*

Scholarships & Bursaries

Student Financial Profile (SFP)

• Apply once per session (Summer and Fall/Winter)

• A multi-purpose online application form that is used to apply for:• Scholarships and Awards• Undergraduate Bursary Program • Campus Employment eligibility

• Review the relevant program information

• Follow the application process and submit any additional information or documents.

• Work/Study• Research at York (RAY)• College Life at York (CLAY)

Requirements:• Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons• Demonstrate financial need• Be a full-time student (18 credits) - 9 credits per term.

Application Process:1. Complete the Student Financial Profile to determine eligibility2. Apply for the desired position on the Career Centre job

posting board - http://www.yorku.ca/careers

Campus Employment Opportunities

Processing your OSAP

• Financial Document Tracker: • Check your loan document status through this online tool. http://www.yorku.ca/osfs/osap_trackingdocs.shtml• If your document is ready, book an appointment to pick it up.

• Loan Zone: • Starts August 30 - Sept 23• Pick up is by appointment only• Located in the Founders College Computer Lounge • (034 Founders College)

OSAP Reminders

• Students can apply up until the end of January each year.

• No payments as long as you are a full-time student.

• No interest as long as you are a full-time student.

• Funds are released in two installments (60% Sept and 40% Jan)

• Must be a full-time student:• 60% course load (9 credits per term)• Students with disabilities: 40% course load (6 credits per term)

Student Financial Services periodically posts external award opportunities on our Web site. Deadlines are all throughout the year:

http://sfs.yorku.ca/scholarships/external/index.htm

There are a variety of external search engines on the internet. Here are some examples:

• Scholarshipscanada.com• www.aucc.ca • Studentawards.com

External Awards

Your Student Account

Monitor you student account online

Statements are released online the 18th of each month

Refunds are released in Nov and March. You may also request one online after the drop dates for courses.

Payments - by phone or online banking. Your student number is your “account” number.

Tuition Fees Term “Y” and “F” course fees are due Sept 10th

Term “W” course fees are due Jan 10th

Those that applied for OSAP before June 30 and have a completed application, tuition is due October 10th

Enrolment Deposit $450 Everyone is required to pay this deposit Pay once per term (FW and SU) Reserves your spot in your courses Has to paid within 5 days of enrolling If this is not paid you will be de-enrolled from classes

Tuition Fees and the Enrolment Deposit

Workshops and Events

Student Financial Services offers a wide array of workshops on a variety of topics such as:

• How to Fill out the Student Financial Profile

• Budgeting 101

• Financial Assistance for Students with Disabilities

• Scholarships, Bursaries and an Award Winning Application

• Keep mail and e-mail addresses up to date on your Student Record.

• Bookmark the Current Students Web page.

• Use self-service options available online – Ask a Student Services Expert.

• Visit or phone Student Client Services in the morning.

Some Survival Tips

Questions?