Enhance Your Success - Student Services at Centennial

When you enrol at Centennial you will want to learn and study, meet new friends, join clubs and get involved. You will also want to be free of financial worry and for this you need a plan. The cost of tuition, books, supplies, travel or living expenses can easily add up to more than you originally anticipated. There is help available to meet these costs at the SFS Office located at each campus to help students with their financial needs.

OSAP is designed to supplement your financial resources. By simply filling out an OSAP application, you will be assessed by the Ministry for a variety of financial aid programs including grants and bursaries. You should apply EARLY for funding to ensure that it will be available when you need it.

Here are four steps to the OSAP process:

		Step One: Application Apply for OSAP online at http://osap.gov.on.ca. After submitting your application, you will be able to request an estimate of your assessment based on the information you provided. This estimate is subject to change, but it is still a useful tool when planning your budget for the school year.
		Step Two: Submit Signature/Supporting Documents Package When you fill out an online application you will receive a list of the supporting documents that you must provide. This list is personalized to your specific situation. We recommend that you print your signature package and supporting documents before logging off your application.This will save you time. In-person submission is the best way to ensure your documents are received by SFS. Remember to use black ink when completing your OSAP documents and keep a copy of your application for future reference.
		Step Three: Assessment Your assessment is based on your eligibility for OSAP funding and if you are receiving funding, the amount you are entitled to. Once your application has been assessed, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities will send you a Notice of Assessment. You can ask to have it sent by e-mail otherwise it will be mailed before your term begins. The more error-free your application is, the faster you will be able to receive your assessment.
		Step Four: Getting your Funding In order to receive your funding, you need to have the proper documentation, photo identification and valid banking information. The dates and times to collect your funding will be posted on myCentennial.  If you have any questions about the OSAP process contact SFS at 416-289-5300.

OWSP gives you an opportunity to gain work experience while you study. A variety of on-campus positions are available in College schools and departments. Ask one of our SFS officers if this program is right for you.

There are other supplementary OSAP programs that you can apply for separately once your OSAP eligibility is confirmed. Visit the SFS department for answers to your financial aid questions and more information on our various financial aid opportunities.

Centennial College has an annual student awards program that recognizes the academic excellence of our learners. Awards requiring an application are advertised on the College website, myCentennial, by e-mails, or on posters throughout the College. Many of our scholarship opportunities are solely based on your academic  performance and do not require an application.

Centennial provides more than $2M in non-repayable bursary funding each year to financially eligible students. Financial opportunities are regularly advertised on myCentennial and on the College website. For more details, visit the SFS website at centennialcollege.ca/financialaid.

The Student Advising Office is here to help you make sense of your new environment and to welcome you into the Centennial community. The centre is designed specifically for prospective and current students. Our advisers will answer your questions, explain your options, help you understand our College services and resources, and then guide you through the next steps. We understand that college is a new adventure in learning and we are here to help you get started. If you have questions or are not sure what step you need to take, visit us at the Progress Campus, room D2-05, Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm, (except holidays) or call for an appointment at 416-289-5000, ext. 2598. You can also e-mail us at: advising@centennialcollege.ca.

If you are the first person in your family to attend either college or university, Centennial College is committed to your academic and career success. We can help you:

• learn about the wide variety if programs available through student advising
• receive guidance on career paths through counselling career workshops
• find out about financial assistance, bursaries and scholarships available to you
• discover the array of support services in place for Centennial's students to make sure that they succeed - free tutoring, counselling, and career assistance
• For more information please visit centennialcollege.ca/fgs or call 416-289-5000, ext. 2598

At the Career and Counselling Centre you will find professional counsellors who can help you resolve some of the many challenges you may encounter as a student. Our services include personal counselling, as well as help with your career and academic questions and concerns. You'll find a variety of workshops such as stress management, and learning strategies listed on myCentennial, on our website and in our offices, which are located on every Campus. If you are a student you can contact the Career and Counselling Centre at 416-289-5000, ext. 7252 at Ashtonbee Campus, ext. 8025 at Centennial's HP Science and Technology Centre Campus and the Centre for Creative Communications Campus and ext. 2627 at Progress Campus.

The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) is here to help students with a documented learning disability, ADD/ADHD, medical or mental health condition, physical, hearing, visual or mobility impairment find success in college. In order to receive the accommodations you must bring documentation regarding your disability to the CSD.

In addition to our ongoing services, the CSD offers the START Transition Program, for students with disabilities, and the START Smart Conference, for students with learning disabilities. START- Successful Transitions: Advocacy, Resources and Training- provide the tools you need to understand how to successfully get through that sometimes difficult transition into post-secondary education. You can link to our START Smart Video from our website: centennialcollege.ca/csd and see WHAT our students say is important in that transition and HOW the conference can help you begin. To register or get information, contact the CSD Office at 416-289-5000, ext. 2627 or e-mail csd@centennialcollege.ca.

The Student Relations Office offers formal and informal support for students experiencing conflict at the College. If you have a complaint about your instructor or another member of the College community, we can help you resolve your concerns. Visit us at the Progress Campus. You can call us at 416-289-5000,
ext. 2499 or e-mail sattwala@centennialcollege.ca.

Centennial's Athletics and Recreation department offers opportunities for students to participate in extramural and intramural sports, fitness opportunities and facilities, and activities such as ski trips, rock climbing and beach volleyball. For more information on teams, schedules and facilities visit centennialcollege.ca/athletics or call 416-289-5000, ext. 2205.

From free legal advice to the best club nights to publishing a fantastic student newspaper, the CCSAI offers more than 50 services that enhance and improve student life on campus. The CCSAI is also a great place to work and acquire valuable skills that will aid you after graduation. Visit http://www.ccsai.ca/.

The Centennial Student Residence is a safe, fun, friendly place to live located at the Progress Campus. Space is still available.

More than just a place to sleep, residence provides you with the opportunity to build friendships, gain your independence, get in on the action, and experience life on campus to the fullest. There’s always something going on to keep you entertained, informed, and active in the residence community!

To reserve your spot today, visit online at theplace2be.ca and choose Centennial, or call 416- 438-2216.