The Chang School of Continuing Education
Resources for students associated with the Chang School of Continuing Education. This school provides flexible online certificate programs and microcredentials, personalized academic advising, and exclusive industry events.
What's Available?
Bursaries
Need-based financial aid is usually awarded based on a combination of demonstrated financial need and a specific minimum cumulative grade point average or CGPA. The Chang School’s bursaries are administered through AwardSpring.
Merit-Based Awards
Merit-based awards are awarded for demonstrated academic excellence, often in combination with other attributes such as contribution to a specific community.
OSAP and Government Assistance
Many of the Chang School certificate and microcredential programs are approved for government financial assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). If you're completing one of these certificates or microcredentials, you may be eligible to receive OSAP.
Academic and Career Advising
The Chang School offers expert academic and career advising to help support your goals. Chang School students also have access to additional career support, including:
- (google form) Career Flash Mentoring (external link)
- (google form) Virtual Resume and Cover Letter Drop Box (external link)
- (google doc) Career Guide (external link)
Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-time Students (TMAPS) (external link)
Chang School students are represented by the Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-time Students (TMAPS). TMAPS supports and services include:
- Tax Clinic
- Health and Dental Plan
- Legal Clinic
- Academic Advocacy
- Student Rights Workshops
- Bursaries
- Emergency Grants
- And more!
Green Shield Health Assist (external link)
Green Shield Canada (GSC) has coverage options for members who are not eligible for the TMAPS Health & Dental Plan. As a recent or current member of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), Continuing Education students can purchase personal insurance coverage through one of the two extended health and/or benefit plans offered by GSC: Health Assist Link or Health Assist Zone.