OCAD - Students - Financial Matters - Budget Planning

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INFORMATION RESOURCES

There are student-access computer stations located on Level 1 of 51 McCaul Street and Level 2 of the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion, 115 McCaul Street which provide students with access to online resources related to financial advising, employment and funding opportunities. In addition to the sites listed, financial institutions (banks) also provide information on student banking, financial tips for students, investment options, interactive budget forms, financial planning, and credit information.

Disclaimer: The Ontario College of Art & Design is not responsible for the operation or content of the linked websites, nor for any information, interpretation, comments or opinions expressed in any of the linked websites. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites are to be directed to the particular organization for whom the particular Web site is being operated.

RECOMMENDED INTERNET SITES

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Website: Setting Out

This website answers questions that students in Ontario most frequently ask about financial assistance. It describes the various types of financial support that are available to you as a postsecondary student. It also gives information on where to find out more and how to apply.

Ontario Student Assistance Program

Website: OSAP

General information on loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries for full-time and part-time Ontario students
Online or downloadable applications
Information on loan management

CanLearn & National Student Loan Service Centre

Website: CanLearn

Canada’s one-stop resource for the information and interactive planning tools you need to explore learning and education opportunities, research occupations, develop learning strategies, and create the financial plans to achieve your goals.

Link from the CanLearn site to the National Student Loan Service Centre for information on applying for, checking the status of, maintaining and repaying your students loan.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Website: HRSDC

Social Insurance Number
Training and Learning: Financial Assistance and Planning, Programs and Opportunities
Financial Benefits: Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Survivor Benefits
Career Planning
Youth Employment Strategy Programs: Career Focus, Skills Link, Summer Work Experience, Youth Information Products and Services (also visit www.youth.gc.ca)
Jobs: Employment Opportunities, Worksearch Tools and Tips

Canada Revenue Agency

Website: CRA

Tax information
Tax information for students
Tax information for persons with disabilities
Tax information for aboriginal peoples

The Debt Free Grad

Website: Debt Free Grad

Student’s online source for financial advice.
The Debt Free Guide – the complete online guide to making and saving your money.
The Money Runner – free personal finance magazine for students, delivered by email and loaded with tips and strategies to make and save money.
Campus Kitchen – recipes for students on a budget.
Textbook Trader – one-stop, free textbook posting board.
Other resources and tools – the ultimate guide with links to answer your financial and student-life questions on topics such as sources of cash, banking & investing, free stuff, travel & leisure, student discounts & savings cards, consumer resources, cheap food & entertainment, housing and furnishing.

Equifax Canada

Website: Equifax

Understanding and obtaining credit history information or obtaining a copy of your personal credit history report online.

Credit Counselling Service of Metro Toronto

Website: Credit Counselling Service of Metro Toronto

A non-profit charitable organization that offers free and confidential counselling to individuals experiencing financial difficulty, as well as debt repayment programs and educational. seminars.
Services can be accessed online, by telephone or in person at any one of 12 locations across the GTA.

Industry Canada , Strategis & Consumer Affairs

Consumer information (credit card charge calculator, financial services charges calculator, smart shopping information, privacy legislation)
Office of Consumer Affairs (consumer rights, Canadian Consumer Handbook, dealing with debt and credit, how to deal with Collection Agencies)