Youth and School Counsellors
You get many questions from students and parents about how they should prepare for post-secondary education. We want to help you, help them.
In addition to the resources listed below, we are always open to your suggestions or ideas about how we can better help students understand Student Assistance.
The Resources we can offer you are:- Advice about choosing a program that will give a student a good return on investment for their time and money
- Presentations - onsite at your school or organization (usually 30-45 min.). Request a presentation while we're in your region here.
- Brochure: HOW to get Student Assistance Working for You
- Info exhibit table or participation in panel discussions. Request an on-site visit by using our Presentation Request form.
- Planning Guide: Grad Year Planner - Getting Ready
- Basic financial literacy discussion as it relates to student borrowing.
- This website, including a comprehensive section just for new applicants.
- Twitter & Facebook: program news, reminders, updates, and announcements
- Why Not You promotional postcards for parents and caregivers
- New: We're now on Instagram
We can talk to anyone interested in pursuing post-secondary education with the help of student assistance, including:
- High Schools (Usually Grade 12, but Grade 10-12)
- Post-Secondary Schools
- Parents
- Adult education / skills development programs
- Counsellors themselves (regional meetings, professional development)
- Youth Organizations
We cover a range of student assistance topics, such as:
- Preparing to apply
- The application process
- Managing and repaying loans
- How student assistance works with other sources of funding
- Program features for students with disabilities
- Financial literacy
To contact us or access these resources:
Call 902-424-8420 or Toll Free in Canada: 1-800-565-8420
Press Option 6, and ask for the Outreach Assistant or
Email the: Outreach Team
