APPLYING TO COLLEGE

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

PLEASE NOTE: A more detailed tutorial can be accessed and viewed at

http://www.ontariocolleges.ca. Click on the How to Apply tab.

1. Make sure that you have your OEN number, Student Number, and a valid VISA,
MASTERCARD, or AMERICAN EXPRESS credit card. The application cost is
$95.00 for 5 college programs . (Your OEN # and student # can be found on
your credit counseling Summary provided to you.)
You cannot apply to more
than 3 programs at the same college.
2. Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca and click on Applying, then How to Apply and
then click on create an account.
3. Click on SIGN UP again on the next screen and set up your USERNAME and
PASSWORD as well as your 3 security questions. Then activate your account.
(record username and password below)
USER NAME: ____________________________
PASSWORD:_____________________________
(Same as email address)
4. You will be promoted to select 3 CHALLENGE QUESTIONS and provide 3
CHALLENGE ANSWERS: (record your answers below)
ANSWER #1:
______________________________
ANSWER #2:
________________________ ANSWER #3 _________________________
5. Activate your account by clicking on the link. At the sign in page, log in to your
account.
6. Read your PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY STATEMENT and press AGREE in
order to move forward with your application.
7. Be sure to record your ACCOUNT NUMBER as you may be asked to provide it at a
later time. (record account number below)
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
_______________________________________ (found on the top left side of your page)
8. On the MY PROFILE link, click on the GET STARTED WITH YOUR COLLEGE
APPLICATION button.
9. At PERSONAL INFORAMTION, enter all your personal and contact information
click SAVE AND CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP.
10.
At CONTACT INFORMATION, enter all the information requested. Click
SAVE AND CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP.

APPLYING TO COLLEGE

A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

11.
On the SECOND CONSENT screen, click on ADD SECOND CONSENT. IF
you want another person to have access to your account.
12.
At CITIZENSHIP, and RESIDENCY, enter all information requested. Click
SAVE AND CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP.
13.
At EDUCATION, click on CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION and
select ONTARIIO, then WOODBRIDGE, then HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC
ACADEMY. Complete the additional information requested as it pertains to you
and click on SAVE AND CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP.
14.
At FINANCIAL SUPPORT, indicate your sponsor agency if your college
education will be financially supported by a government agency such as HRDC,
Disability Services, Ministry of Indian Affairs, etc., or if you have a student VISA
and are being supported by an agency outside of Canada. Otherwise, select NO
SPONSORSHIP and click AND CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP.
15.
At EXPERIENCE, enter any job, test, or experiences that might be related
to your program choices the box NO EXPERIENCE TO ADD, then click on
CONTINUE TO NEXT STEP.
16.
At the screen, WHEN WOULD YOU LIKE TO START COLLEGE, click on
the selection that says, I WANT TO START COLLEGE BETWEEN AUGUST
2016 AND JULY 2017. Then, select your program choices in order of
preference.
17.
At the MANAGE PROGRAM CHOICES page, click SEARCH FOR A
PROGRAM and select the college(s) you wish to apply to. Select the
appropriate start date you want.
18.
At BASIS FOR ADMISSION, click on YES for the question, Are you or will
you be a high school graduate or have earned a high school
equivalency by the first day of college? Additionally, click on YES for the
question, Are you currently enrolled in an Ontario High School Course?
Click SAVE.
19.
At PAYMENT SUMMARY, review your selection and check off the items
you wish to pay. Click on PROCESS PAYMENT and select your payment method
(credit card or Interact). Then, print your PAYMENT DETAILS screen as a
receipt for your records

October 1, 2015
February 1, 2016
May 1, 2016

June 15, 2016

TIMELINES
Students may begin to apply
Equal consideration date deadline
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of
admission
Tuition Fee Payment Due
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