2015-16 Award Highlights The Ted Rogers School of Management Undergraduate Entrance Award provides financial assistance and recognizes the academic achievement of full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the Ted Rogers Schools of Business Management, Business Technology Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Retail Management. The awards are open to students entering the first year of a Ryerson Bachelor of Commerce program and meet the criteria listed below. Award Value Up to 10,000 each Up to 4 awards available annually Who Can Apply? A student will: Be a resident of Ontario. Be Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person who has been issued a Protected Person Status Document (PPSD). Have officially accepted offer to attend Ryerson entering the first year of the Business Management, Business Technology Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, or Retail Management program. Direct entry from high school, with a minimum 85% average in their final year of high school. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the university through submission of a budget form. Application Process Submit applications to: Student Financial Assistance Office, Room POD-59, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3. Application must include: Undergraduate Entrance Award cover sheet. A personal letter confirming why you are the ideal candidate for the award. Two letters of support outlining leadership in extracurricular activities or community involvement (from teachers, principal, employers, community leaders, Ryerson faculty members or staff). Completed Budget Form, Declaration and FIPPA Statement. Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2015 by 4:30 pm
2015-16 Cover Sheet Student Number: Email Address: Mr. Ms. Mrs. Surname: First Name: Street Address (during school year, include apartment number): Province: Postal Code: Telephone Number: Current Citizenship (check one): [_] Canadian Citizen [_] Permanent Resident [_] Protected Person Protected Person with a protected person s status document. What is the expiration of your PPSD? Day Month Year_ Intended Program of Study (check one): [_] Business Management [_] Business Tech Management [_] Hosp & Tourism Management [_] Retail Management High School Average: Checklist All documents must be attached to complete application: Award Cover sheet. Personal letter from applicant. Two letters of support describing leadership in extracurricular or community involvement. Completed budget form. Completed declaration. Completed FIPPA statement. Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2015 by 4:30 pm
Budget Form Budget information is for the full academic year (September 2015 to April 2016). Calculate expenses and resources based on 8 months. Please ensure the budget and consent documents are complete to avoid disqualification of the application. This document cannot be assessed if the total resources reported are nil. For each item below enter in the total amount which reflects the full academic year, 8 months. Do not enter the monthly amount only. Educational Expenses Amount Study Period Resources Amount Current year s Tuition fees, no late penalties Current year s Books and related supplies Savings (include any funds used to pay current year s tuition fees and other school expenses in the summer months) Expected/Earned Employment income, Stipends/ Teaching Assistants, etc. during the academic year Accommodation costs (check one box only). Maximum allowed to claim up to 9600 (1200 per month). Away from home with shared rent. Report your share only. Away from home on own. Live in Ryerson residence. (excludes meal plan) Living with family/relatives. Claim up to 3600 (450 per month). Government student assistance OSAP loans and grants, Out of Province student loans and grants. Enter full year s funding. Food (check one box only). Your costs only. Maximum allowed to claim up to 4000 (500 per month). Living away from home or in Ryerson residence. Living with family/relatives. Ryerson Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries or Student Access Guarantee Utilities, telephone, cell phone, cable & internet costs (check one box only). Other forms of government assistance (Social Services, Orphan/Disability pensions, allowances, etc.) Maximum allowed to claim up to 800 (100 per month). Living away from home or in Ryerson residence. Living with family/relatives. Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses - includes laundry, personal hygiene, clothing, personal medication, prescription glasses and dental work not covered by private medical/dental insurance. All money/cash/gifts and monthly allowances and/or loans received from parents, spouse/partner or other persons. Include any funds used to pay for tuition fees, books, etc. Maximum allowed to claim up to 960 (120 per month). Transportation to and from classes only. Do not include trips home. Within the GTA. Allowable maximum up to 112 per month. Outside GTA. Allowable maximum up to 171 per month. Within walking distance. Transportation costs 0. All other sources of income received. Check one: Educational Scholarship Trust Funds/RESP s Other income (income tax rebate, etc.) Other External Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries Total Educational Expenses (A) Total Resources (B) To calculate unmet need: Subtract Total Resources (B) Total Expenses (A) = unmet need Unmet Need If your resources (B) are a larger amount than your expenses (A) do not submit this application and budget. Signature of Applicant: Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Amount of financial need: Approved/Declined: SFA Review Date: Reviewer s Initials: TRSM Review Date: Reviewer s Initials:
Declaration (For application to be eligible all statements must be initialed) I hereby declare the information provided on this form is complete and accurately reports my educational resources and expenses. Information is available to verify the content of this application. I am a resident of Ontario or I have resided in Ontario for the past 12 consecutive months. I understand this award is to contribute to my educational needs. I understand if the information on this application is found to be untrue or intentionally misrepresented I may be asked to repay the funding received. I agree to the above terms and conditions. Applicant Signature: Date:
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (FIPPA) This information is collected under the authority of the Ryerson University Act and is used by Financial Assistance at Ryerson University for the purposes of determining your eligibility for financial assistance, including but not limited to financial awards and bursaries. The information collected may also be used on an aggregate basis in order to comply with Ryerson University s statutory reporting obligations. The information you provide will not be disclosed for any other purpose except for as stated herein unless authorized and/or required by law. If you have questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information by Ryerson University please contact Carole Scrase, Manager, Student Financial Assistance. In order to assess your eligibility for some forms of financial assistance, we may need to review your academic record. By checking the box below, you hereby consent to the disclosure of your academic record by the Registrar to Financial Assistance for the purposes of assessing your eligibility for student financial awards and/or assistance. Please note that if you do not consent to the disclosure, we will not be able to determine your eligibility for some forms of financial assistance. NAME: STUDENT NUMBER: (Please Print) CHECK ONE ONLY: [ ] [ ] I consent to the disclosure of my academic record by the Registrar to Financial Assistance for the purposes set out above. I do not consent to the disclosure of my academic record by the Registrar to Financial Assistance for the purposes set out above. As a result my application may not be considered for financial assistance. SIGNATURE: DATE: