Ancillary Services

ANCILLARY SERVICES offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help students fund their education. These options include merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid, work-study programs, and tuition assistance programs. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and financial aid to help alleviate the cost of their education and make their academic journey more affordable. ANCILLARY SERVICES is committed to providing students with the resources they need to succeed and achieve their educational goals.

As a student at ANCILLARY SERVICES, managing your finances is crucial for your financial well-being and future success. Here are some tips to help you effectively manage your finances:

1. Create a budget: Start by tracking your income and expenses to determine how much money you have coming in and going out each month. Create a budget that allocates funds for essentials like tuition, books, rent, and food, as well as discretionary expenses like entertainment and shopping.

2. Limit unnecessary expenses: Be mindful of your spending habits and try to limit unnecessary expenses. Cut back on eating out, shopping for non-essential items, and other luxuries that can quickly drain your bank account. Consider looking for student discounts or opting for more affordable alternatives.

3. Save and plan for the future: Start building an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses and save for future goals like travel, further education, or a down payment on a home. Consider opening a savings account and set up automatic transfers to make saving easier.

By following these tips and being mindful of your financial habits, you can successfully manage your finances as a student at ANCILLARY SERVICES and set yourself up for a secure financial future.

Where does the financial assistance come from? Universities, the federal, provincial and territorial governments, individual schools, some businesses and charitable foundations give out bursaries and scholarships. Amazingly enough, over 100,000 scholarships are awarded every year, with many millions of dollars of available funds still going unclaimed because no one applies. Whether you are Canadian or an International student, you can apply for Bursaries and Sponsorships for a range of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral courses at a wide range of universities so why not check with your chosen school when you apply?

If you are looking for a scholarship or financial aid for your studies, there are literally hundreds of online sources, with both government funding and private funds available. What you don’t want to fall victim to is some sort of scam, which may ask you to pay for the service of applying for a scholarship or even asking you for some sort of deposit. Here are some useful tips if you want to avoid scamming altogether.1- Remember - no authorised and responsible institution will charge you anything for enquiring about financial aid, or for applying for funds. 2- Money up front/ Application Fee - Never send money up front for an application fee - if you are asked to do so, this is definitely a scam!.3- Loan Fees - When applying for a loan, if a company asks you for a loan fee before they will release the money to you, don't go through with it. Companies add fees to your loan balance and would never ask you to pay upfront.4- Guaranteed Scholarships - There is no such thing as a guaranteed scholarship and any company that says they will guarantee you one on payment of a fee will never get back to you. 5- Company/ Scholarship Names - If you see a scholarship service or company that is using words like 'official', 'national', 'government' or other governmental or official sounding names be careful. They are most probably trying to sound official to cover up the scam.6- Phishing schemes - It may be that you get an email, a phone call or an SMS message, asking you for details like your name, address, social security number etc, along with a link to an application form on a website. This is actually a “phishing site” designed to steal your information. In general, you should never give your personal details to anyone, unless you trust them implicitly!.7- Lottery-based scholarships - If you are asked to complete a survey in return for entry into a prize draw (the prize being a scholarship) be very careful. The company providing the scholarship is making money off the information you provide by selling it to third parties. Your chances of winning are very slim and are not based on merit.8- Ask yourself, 'Is it too good to be true?' Although you may want to believe that your dream has just come true, use your common sense and do some research on the organisation involved.9- In general, never pay money - Things like application fees and service fees will be free for legitimate scholarships and you will never be asked to pay money.10- Check them out - If you have a scholarship offer that is asking for money up front, contact them personally. Real companies will be transparent in their services, location etc while scammers will usually be hard to get hold of.Lastly, always make sure that you are applying to an authorised university and that you go through their official channels when you send your personal details. You can find a comprehensive list of secondary education institutions on UniRank

At many educational institutions, entrance scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic achievements and potential. These scholarships are designed to recognize and support incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in high school. Entrance scholarships may be offered by the institution itself, by external organizations, or through government programs.

Receiving an entrance scholarship can be a significant financial support for students as they begin their college or university journey. These scholarships can help cover tuition costs, textbooks, and other expenses, making higher education more accessible to deserving students. In addition to the financial benefits, entrance scholarships also serve as a form of recognition for the hard work and dedication that recipients have shown in their academic pursuits.

Have questions about studying at Ancillary Services? Our dedicated teams are here to help you find the information and support you need. Whether you’re preparing an application, exploring financial assistance, looking for accommodation or planning your future career, you can contact the appropriate department directly.

Browse the contacts below to find the right team. Each department provides the contact information and services relevant to its responsibilities.