The Registrar and the Financial Aid Officer are available to assist students, who have met Willis College admission requirements, in completing necessary documentation and to aid in financial planning.
The application process for funding varies from agency to agency. If you require further information please contact our Registrar or Financial Aid Officer for assistance.
- Individual Payment Plan
- Specialized Assistance
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) (http://osap.gov.on.ca/)
- Eligible EI candidates through Skills Development Program
- Second Career Funding (www.secondcareerontario.com)
- Banking Options
- Student Banking at The Bank of Montreal
- TD Canada Trust Student Line of Credit
- Royal Credit Line for Students
- CIBC Student Loans and Lines of Credit
- Scotiabank Student Line of Credit
- Scholarships and Bursaries
Do you have a Financial Question?
We suggest you come in and talk to our Financial Aid Officer to find out how we can assist you in finding the very best way to help you make your higher education goals a reality. Contact us info@williscollegecobourg.com today to discover your options.
Second Career Program, what is it?
The Ontario government is helping laid-off workers get back to work.
You may qualify for up to $28 000, or more in some cases, to pay for tuition and expenses such as:
- Books
- Living expenses
- Help caring for dependents
- Travel & Transportation
- Disability supports
- Other living and training costs
Is Second Career right for you?
- In the past 4 years, have you been laid off from a fulltime job
in Ontario?
- Currently, are you either unemployed, working fewer than 20 hours
per week or simply underemployed?
- Are you interested in training for a new career in Ontario?
Willis College diploma programs may qualify for Ontario Second Careers funding.
Come in for an interview or contact: Second Career Ontario
Where can Second Career Take You?
Second Career can help you train for a new career at a Community College anywhere in Ontario, or a Registered Private Career College such as Willis College. Placement Incentives are also available if qualified.
CAREERS THAT MAY QUALIFY FOR SECOND CAREER FUNDING IN ONTARIO:
Business, Finance, and Administration:
Administrative Officers (NOC 1221)Bookkeepers (NOC 1231)
Executive Assistants (NOC 1222)
Secretaries (Except Legal and Medical) (NOC 1241)
Health
Personal Support WorkerSocial Science, Education, Gov’t Service
Community and Social Service Workers (NOC 4212)How to apply
Open yourself up to new opportunities by getting trained for a new career! Check out all the ways in which Second Career can make your future something to smile about:
1. Funding for You: The Ontario Government set out to help people recently laid off by directing millions of dollars toward getting Ontarians retrained and back to work.
2. New Directions: Discover hundreds of potential careers that your background and skills fit perfectly. Second Career gives you a second chance!
3. New Skills: Going back to college or university is empowering. Learn the tools of a new trade that can be applied to a thriving career in today’s workforce.
4. Career Guidance: Both public and private institutions offer excellent training for careers but how will you know what job is right for you? Browse our programs then visit a Second Career assessment center to figure out what job is right for you.
5. A Fresh Start: It’s not uncommon to switch careers nowadays. It gives us a chance to learn something new, try out a different field and stay excited about our work!
6. Support: Second Career is not a loan. It’s money that the Ontario government is giving away to people who have been negatively impacted by the economy. It’s there for you, so take advantage!