Frequently Asked Questions

• Have I sent in my forms for financial assistance?

  If you are applying for financial assistance, your application must be received by July 15 for programs commencing in the Fall and November 15 for programs commencing in January. Contact the agency to which you are applying for specific information. An acceptance letter from the College is not necessary when applying for financial assistance.

  You may be eligible for financial assistance through:

  • Human Resources and Social Development Canada;
  • the Student Financial Assistance Program of the Government of the Northwest Territories' Department of Education, Culture and Employment or;

  If you are applying for GNWT Student Financial Assistance, your application must be received by Education, Culture and Employment by July 15 for programs commencing in the Fall, and by November 15 for programs commencing in January. Contact the agency to which you are applying for specific information. An acceptance letter from the College is not necessary when applying for financial assistance.

• Have I filled in the proper forms and sent them to the correct campus?

  You must fill out and submit an Aurora College application form to the nearest Campus or Community Learning Centre that offers the program or course to which you are applying for. Application forms may be obtained from the Registrar's office at any Campus, Community Learning Centre or High School in the Northwest Territories. During the summer, application forms can be obtained from the local Community Employment Officer. Official transcripts if your previous education must accompany or follow your application.

  Letters of reference, security checks and letters explaining your interest in a field of study are required by certain programs. If required, you must submit this information with the application for admission.

• Have I sent in my application fee with my forms?

  A fee of $15.00 CDN, payable to Aurora College, is required upon submission of your application for any Certificate or Diploma program.

• Have I brought enough money with me to last until my financial assistance arrives?

  Be aware that your first disbursement from your sponsoring agency could take some time.

• Have I made arrangements for accommodations and daycare?

  Accommodations vary from Campus to Campus as well as daycare services that are available. For more information please see "Accommodation" and "Daycare" sections of Student Services.

• Is my account (if any) with Aurora College in good standing?

  If you have an owing account with Aurora College this account must be settled before your application will be processed for acceptance.