If you are in Grade 11, or 12 - or have already started at college or university - a one hour, one-on-one session, might be all you need to answer your questions and help you feel better prepared about your post-secondary journey! 

 

Ask anything on your mind – here are some examples of the most commonly asked questions:

• what can I expect when I get to campus? 

• should I live in residence or off-campus?

• how do I find scholarships and awards?

• what if I’ve changed my mind about my program – is it too late to change?

• what are the benefits of OSAP vs. student line of credit vs. RESP’s?

 

​How it works:  

Denise and Ashley prefer to meet in person

(if in the Ottawa area) or via Zoom, as it allows them to see the student and/or parent so you can see the information and examples being discussed. This session can also be held over the phone if that’s preferable.   

Denise will fully explain the Ontario Government student loans (and grants!) program, including all the reasons why you should consider applying for this form of funding - from her recent experience working with both full-time and part-time OSAP applications, she will use her knowledge and experience of working with thousands of past OSAP files to ensure you understand how OSAP works - including when you should apply and how you might qualify for more funding!  One of the goals by the end of this workshop, is that you will have your OSAP application started.  She will also review the process for repaying your OSAP loans, including ways to pay it off faster, and possibly with no interest!  

This is a hands-on workshop, so come prepared to take notes and start/complete your OSAP application online!

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How it works:  

Denise can meet in person (if in the Ottawa area) or via Zoom, as it allows her to see the student and/or parent and also share her screen with you so you can see the information and examples she is discussing. 

Learn how to do a deep dive to find the FREE money!  Looking for scholarships and awards can seem like an overwhelming task when you first start out.  From Denise’s recent experience working in the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office at a Canadian university for 15 years, she will share her tips and tricks to help you find the awards best suited for you!  Ashley has been the recipient of more than $175,000 in awards, scholarships, teaching assistant and research assistantships, so she has lots of tips to help you rise above the rest and move your application to the top of the pile!

You will leave the workshop with an awards essay started and suggestions on how to enhance it.  We will include pointers on how to keep organized while applying for various awards - and supply you with our custom spreadsheet to help you with this.

This is a hands-on workshop, so come prepared to take notes and search for awards online!

How it works:  

Denise and Ashley prefer to meet in person

(if in the Ottawa area) or via Zoom, as it allows them to see the student and/or parent so you can see the information and examples being discussed.

Maximize your chances of getting your first - or forever - job with extensive feedback on your resume.  You will receive a clean and professional looking template you can use over and over again.

There are often hundreds of resumes submitted for each job posted - learn the tips and tricks of how to help yours rise up above the rest!

Ashley will work with your existing resume and your feedback about the job(s) you are applying for; this will help her create a strong and easy to read resume.

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How it works:  

Ashley prefers to meet via Zoom, as it allows her to see the client and also share her screen with you so you can see the information and examples she is discussing. She can also hold this session over the phone if that’s preferable.