Ontario Colleges

Most students discover their college’s support services only after they need them. Getting familiar now changes that.

Academic advising, accessibility services, mental health counselling, tutoring centres, career support – Ontario’s colleges offer all of this and more. These services exist because your college wants to see you succeed.

Take some time before September to find out what’s available at your campus.
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💡 Did you know Ontario could pay for your healthcare education – tuition, books, and fees – in full?

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant is designed for students pursuing healthcare programs at colleges in Northern, Eastern, and Southwestern Ontario. In return, you commit to working in the same region after graduation. It’s a straightforward path to a rewarding career.

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Two things worth sorting out well before September: what you need for class, and how you’re getting there.

Check your student portal for required course materials once your classes are confirmed. Look for used or digital options before buying new.

For getting to campus, find out whether your college offers a student transit pass or U-Pass, plan your route, and do a test run before week one.

Small preparations that make a big difference on day one.
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If you’re planning to live in college residence this fall, now is the time to apply. Spots fill up fast!

Not sure whether on-campus or off-campus is the right fit? Both have their advantages depending on your program, budget, and lifestyle.

Our blog has a full housing comparison to help you decide.
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In observance of the Civic Holiday, our Contact Centre is closed today. Your application process keeps moving.

Here’s what you can still do:
✅ Apply to colleges
✅ Accept offers of admission
✅ Get support at our Help Centre

We’ll be back tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend!

Visit our Help Centre 👉 https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/help-centre

Thinking about a healthcare program at an Ontario college? 🎓 🏥

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant covers your full tuition, books, and fees. And you don’t pay a cent back, as long as you work in the same region you studied in after graduation.

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One of the best habits you can build as a new college student? Checking your academic calendar regularly.

Orientation, registration windows, fee deadlines, add/drop periods, reading weeks, exams. Missing even one of these dates can affect your schedule, your finances, or your academic standing.

Bookmark it now and set reminders well in advance. It’s a small habit that pays off all semester long.

🔗 Full pre-college checklist: https://ow.ly/N9W850ZqUan

Financial aid is available for anyone who wants to make the cost of college more manageable.

Ontario college students have access to OSAP grants and loans, entrance scholarships, college bursaries, and external funding from community organizations. Many students leave money on the table simply because they didn’t know to apply.

The earlier you start, the better your chances. Our pre-college checklist walks you through where to look and when.

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You’ve accepted your offer. Now what?

The first thing every new Ontario college student should do is set up their student portal. It’s where you’ll register for courses, view your timetable, access your college email, and manage your fees – all in one place.

Log in as soon as your credentials arrive and get familiar before the fall rush. It’ll save you a lot of stress later.

We’ve put together a guide on what you need to do before your first day of class.

🔗 Read the full checklist: https://ow.ly/O2Q250Zmvmq

Thinking about a healthcare program in Ontario? You could get help covering your tuition, books, and other educational costs through the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant.

If you qualify, this grant can support your education in an eligible healthcare program, with no repayment required as long as you meet the service commitment.

Read the blog to learn who’s eligible, what programs qualify, and how to apply:
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