| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.64 |
| Liaison | Allison Maxted |
| Submission Date | Jan. 25, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Mohawk College
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.65 / 4.00 |
Kayla
LaChance Sustainability Programs and Services Coordinator Sustainability Office |
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
Mohawk is committed to supporting students through Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships - are financial awards based on academic achievement and alternate suggested criteria.
Scholarships are usually determined by the academic departments and students do not apply for consideration.
Generally determined at the end of the winter semester.
Bursaries - assist students in financial need and may include alternate suggested criteria. Bursaries are determined
by the Awards Office and require students to complete the Financial Needs Assessment Profile prior to each
semester for consideration. Various award bursaries are available each semester in an academic year.
A full list if Scholarships and Bursaries provided through the College can be seen here: http://student.ftlams.com/?surl=c4ca5ea2-af81-4c4f-af60-8a39c87ec33d
In addition to these awards all Mohawk students also have acces to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP:https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal)
and the 30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant (http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/financial-assistance/day-school-student-options/30-percent-off-ontario-tuition.html)
Mohawk also provides the Campus Student Employment Program (CSEP) in an effort to connect students with meaningful work opportunities on campus and to aid in their financial needs. To be eligible for CSEP students must demonstrate financial need through a Financial Need Assessment Profile.
The Future Ready Loyalty Card is a tool that enables Mohawk College to build relationships with members of vulnerable youth in the community who typically would not pursue post-secondary education. The card and its benefits are meant to promote affinity to the college and can help minimize financial barriers that deter participation.
Eligible participants will have the opportunity to earn up to 1,000 points, translating to a $1,000 bursary, by participating in identified events endorsed by Mohawk College.
Mohawk's Financial Assistance website with full details of all programs can be seen here:http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/financial-assistance/day-school-student-options.html
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
N/A
A brief description of any programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Career Pathways Program - provides access to the college for vulnerable youth who may not meet admission requirements.
Dual Credit programs- School College Work Initiative – diversified dual credit programming in both the Brant-Haldimand and Golden Horseshoe areas to serve at-risk students in high schools. This program allows students to earn 2 Mohawk College credits while still in high school. Over 1500 students participate in dual credit courses each year.
Mohawk Mentors - College student leaders will be trained as ambassadors to bring awareness of college programming into the community through creative mentorship activities.
College in Motion - special advisors work within priority neighbourhoods that have high levels of poverty to assist youth to navigate their educational options.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
http://student.ftlams.com/?surl=c4ca5ea2-af81-4c4f-af60-8a39c87ec33d
A brief description of any programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
N/A
A brief description of any targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
The Future Ready Loyalty Card is a tool that enables Mohawk College to build relationships with members of vulnerable youth in the community who typically would not pursue postsecondary education. The card and its benefits are meant to promote affinity to the college and can help minimize financial barriers that deter participation.
Eligible participants will have the opportunity to earn up to 1,000 points, translating to a $1,000 bursary, by participating in identified events endorsed by Mohawk College.
Mohawk Mentors - College student leaders will be trained as ambassadors to bring awareness of college programming into the community through creative mentorship activities.
College in Motion - special advisers work within priority neighbourhoods that have high levels of poverty to assist youth to navigate their educational options.
A brief description of other admissions policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
N/A
A brief description of other financial aid policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
N/A
A brief description of other policies and programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students not covered above:
N/A
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to support non-traditional students?:
Yes
A brief description of any scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
The Institution Funded Special Bursary (IFSB) program is available for Continuing Education students who are pursuing their first post-secondary certificate or diploma and meet the eligibility criteria to assist with tuition costs. See full details here:http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/financial-assistance/continuing-education-students/institution-funded-special-bursary.html
The Part-Time Canada Student Loan provides eligible part-time postsecondary students with federal loans to help them pay for their education-related costs such as tuition, mandatory fees and books. You may also receive funding to assist with your transportation costs as well as child care costs (if applicable).
A brief description of any onsite child care facilities, partnerships with local facilities, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
N/A
A brief description of other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
N/A
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (accessibility and affordability indicators)?:
Yes
Indicators that the institution is accessible and affordable to low-income students::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| The percentage of entering students that are low-income | 65 |
| The graduation/success rate for low-income students | --- |
| The percentage of student financial need met, on average | --- |
| The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt | --- |
The percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
65
The website URL where information about the institution's affordability and access programs is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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