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OFFICE OFNEW STUDENT PROGRAMSKwantlen PolytechnicUniversity12666 – 72nd AvenueSurrey, B.C. V3W 2M8 CanadaWeb:kwantlen.ca/futurestudentsEmail:study@kwantlen.caTelephone:604.599.3030Fax:604.599.2498twiter.com/kpunewstudentsfacebook.com/kpunewstudentCLOVERDALE CAMPUS5500– 180StreetSurrey, B.C.CanadaLANGLEY CAMPUS20901 Langley Bypa sLangley, B.C.CanadaRICHMOND CAMPUS8771 Lansdowne RoadRichmond, B.C.CanadaSURREY CAMPUS12666 – 72nd AvenueSurrey, B.C.Canada

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meaningfuleducationalexperiencestoour students—experiencesthatpromote profe sionalandpersonalgrowth, leadershipand socialresponsibility. Studentsfromaround the world come toKwantlenfor our focuson sma lcla ses, engaged faculty and our blendingofacademiccha lengeswithhands-on learningopportunitiesinside and outside the cla sroom.A lofthiscombined withour location in one ofthe mostlivable citiesin the world make Kwantlen oneofthe bestplacestogain the clear and decisive advantage required for su ce sin the increasinglycompetitive, increasingly globalworkplace.FLEXIBLE, STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNINGKwantlen’sfocusison you—the student. True toour beliefin university experienceswhere student a commodate interaction and meaningfulcommunication withfaculty and other students. And with we give you the freedomtodecide the timingand pace ofyour education.CAREER-FOCUSED PROGRAMSToestablisha solid foundation for your career or graduate studies, Kwantlen’sdiverse degreeprogramsintegrate practical, hands-on educationalexperienceswithbroad-based theoreticallearning—a truly complete university educationalexperience.ENGAGED FACULTYOur faculty believe thata student-centred curriculumsupported by innovative thinkingand purposefulresearchcreatesan environmentthatcha lengesand inspires. They are pa sionate profe sionalswholove toshare ideasand teachthe skilsand knowledge you need for career su ce s. Theyprofe sionaldevelopmentand industry experience. They embrace a wide variety ofteachingmethodsand research-driven curricula. Thissupportsdynamiclearningexperiencesthatare student-focused,innovative, colaborative, and socia ly and cultura ly responsible.SUPERB FACILITIESThroughKwantlen’sadvanced facilitiesand learningtechnologies, you’lgain the knowledge andreal-world skilsneeded tosu ceed in your chosen career:* Science labswitha ce stoindustry-standard equipmentsuchasopticalmicroscopes, centrifuges,incubators, a sorted spectrometersand environmentchambers* State-of-the-artgraphicdesign computer labs* Psychology labstoconductcomputer simulation exercisesand researchstudiesresidentialand commercia landscapes* Visualartsstudiosthata commodate many specialtiesincludingpaintingand ceramics* 250-seatauditoriumwithexceptionalacousticsfor rehearsalsand concertperformances* Interior design studiosfor production and projectdevelopment* Automotive trainingfacilitiesequipped tohandle a lfacetsofautomotive diagnosticsand repair* Publicsafety communicationslabequipped withprovincia ly mandated PRIME-BC computer-aideddispatchapplication softwarePAGE 1

I WAS SOLVINGBEFORE MOST PEOPLEMy teacher’sfavourite sayingis“blinkand you’lgetleftbehind.”He’sright, becauseleaps. My friends…they wantan education thathelpsthemkeepup. I wantone thatgeneration facesa world ofmonumentalcha lenges. I say “nokidding.”Some saySUNITA SOHI'S KWANTLEN STORY* Completinga Bachelor ofArts, Major in Criminology * Kwantlen StudentAmba sador since September 2010* ReturningKwantlen StudentLeadershipCommitee MemberPAGE 2

PAGE 4I’M A FORCE TO BERECKONED WITHPeople underestimate me a lthe time. It’sa mistake they nevermake twice. I’mrisingtoa loflife’scha lenges:lighton my feet,quick-wited…and packinga punch. When people say I’msharpand quickand fu lofsurprises, it’snotjustmy inte lectthey’retalkingabout. It’smy competitive edge.

RYAN KEIGHER’S KWANTLEN STORY* Completinga BBA in EntrepreneurialLeadership* Studentrepresentative toKwantlen’sBoard ofGovernors* Member ofthe President’sAmba sadorialTeam* One ofSurrey's"Top25 Under 25"for community involvementand leadershipthe opportunity toexperience the busine sworld—tomeetbusine sleadersand makemy markthroughnetworking, toprepare busine splansaspartofmy course work, andtotake the theory we are taughtand putitintopractice. Kwantlen isgivingme morethan an education. It’sgivingme a clear competitive advantage.”PAGE 5

I'M AFIRST ROUNDDRAFT PICKA barista atmy favourite cofee shopca lsherselfa studentofthe realworld. In my realworld, I’min highdemand for acareer thatcha lengesa lofmy knowledge and skils—notjustmy ability for makinggreatcofee. I’lnever spend mydaysdoingone thing, a lthe while wishingI wasdoingsomethingelse. I’mready for the cha lengesoftherealworld, and my phone isalready ringing.PAGE 6

RHOXANN ROQUE'S KWANTLEN STORY* Received severalawardsfromKwantlen and the Colege ofPsychiatricNursesofBritishColumbia* Canadian MentalHealthA sociation volunteer and StudentRepresentative* Co-founder ofKwantlen'sPsychiatricNursingStudentsGroup“A lofmy instructorsatKwantlen setthe perfectexample ofwhata nurse should be:pa sionate, driven, determined, motivated, open-minded, respectful, profe sional,understanding, patient, innovative and inspiring. They take the time toidentify eachstudent’sstrengths, and they provide learningopportunitiesfor studentstodevelop,growand uncover hidden talents. Kwantlen faculty have played a huge role in myjourney tosu ce s.”PAGE 7

VANCOUVERADVANTAGEKWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY IS A FIRST-CHOICE UNIVERSITYFOR THE RAPIDLY GROWING METRO VANCOUVER REGION.Knownforitsmildcoastalclimate,VancouveristhelargestmetropolitanareainWesternCanadaandthethirdlargestinCanada.Internationalyrenownedasthehostcityofthe2010OlympicandParalympicWinterGames,Vancouverisnostrangertotheworldstage:in1986ithostedtheWorldExpoand,waybackin1954,theCommonwealthGames.SomeofthemanyreasonstochoosetheVancouverareaasyour"universitytown":* A WELCOMING CLIMATE »Vancouver’scoastalairbringstemperaturesthataverage20°C insummertimeand2°C duringthewintermonths.* URBAN EXCITEMENT »AmongCanadiancities,Vancouverisoneofthemostvibrantandeclecticwhenitcomestodining,shopping,nightlife,outstandingliveentertainment,sportingevents,theatre,spectacularsightsandatractions.* GATEWAY TO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE »WithquickacestotheCoastMountains,WhistlerResort,VancouverIslandandtheSunshineCoast,MetroVancouverisabasecampforanendlesarayofadventuresalyearound.* PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTIONS »Vancouver’sTransLinkprovidesextensivebusservice,afootpasengerandbicycleferyserviceknownasSeaBus,anautomatedrapidtransitservicecaledSkyTrainandtheWestCoastExprescommuterail.SkyTrain’slatestaddition—theCanadaLine—conectsVancouverInternationalAirportandtheCityofRichmondwiththeexistingSkyTrainsystem,withstopsnearourRichmondcampus.* BICYCLE-FRIENDLINESS »Overthepastdecade,Vancouver’sbicyclenetworkhasmorethandoubledmodesoftransportation.* A MULTICULTURAL CITYSCAPE »Vancouverisamongtheworld’smostmulticulturalcities.Thetop10languagesspokeninVancouverareEnglish,Chinese,Punjabi,German,Tagalog(Filipino),French,Italian,Spanish,Korean,andHindi.FOUR CONVENIENTLY LOCATED CAMPUSESCLOVERDALE CAMPUS* Canada’smostadvanced tradesand technology trainingfacility—home tomore than 20programs* Computer labs, studentservices, bookstore, cafeteria, studylounges, library, modular technology space* 15 minutesfromSurrey Campus;shortbusride fromSkyTrain;30minutesfromMaple Ridge over the newGolden EarsBridgePAGE 8LANGLEY CAMPUS* 45-acre campuswitha range ofprogramsincludingone andtwo-year programsand degree programs* Musicstudiosand greenhousescomplemen thisdiverse campus* 20minutesfromSurrey Campusor Abbotsford;10minutestothe USA border crosing;a ce sible by busfromSkyTrain;20minutesfromMaple Ridge

PROGRAMSAND DEGREESEachofKwantlen’sprogramscombinesmeaningfulacademiccha lengeswithpracticalexperiencesdesigned toa celerate your learningand prepare you fu ly for rewardingcareer opportunities.Thishighly e fective combination iswhy Canada’stopemployersseekoutKwantlen studentsforco-oppositions, internships, apprenticeshipsand practicums—and why they’re quicktohire ourgraduatesfor permanentemployment.su ceed. kwantlen.ca/programsFACULTIES &SCHOOLS AT KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITYFaculty ofAcademicand Career AdvancementFaculty ofArts:HumanitiesFaculty ofArts:SocialSciencesSchoolofBusine sFaculty ofCommunity and HealthStudiesFaculty ofDesignSchoolofHorticultureDivision ofScience, Mathematicsand Applied SciencesFaculty ofTradesand TechnologyFOURYEAR BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMSBachelor ofArtsDouble Minor in:Anthropology, Counse ling, Creative Writing, Criminology, Economics,English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, PoliticalScience, Psychology, SociologyBachelor ofArtsin AnthropologyBachelor ofArtsin Asian StudiesBachelor ofArtsin Community CriminalJustice Bachelor ofArtsin Criminology Bachelor ofArtsin Creative WritingBachelor ofArtsin EnglishBachelor ofArtsin GeneralStudiesBachelor ofArtsin HistoryBachelor ofArtsin PhilosophyBachelor ofArtsin Policy StudiesBachelor ofApplied Artsin Psychology Bachelor ofArtsin PsychologyBachelor ofArtsin SociologyPAGE 10

Bachelor ofBusine sAdministration in A countingBachelor ofBusine sAdministration in EntrepreneurialLeadershipBachelor ofBusine sAdministration in Human ResourcesManagementBachelor ofBusine sAdministration in MarketingManagementBachelor ofDesign in Fashion and TechnologyBachelor ofDesign in GraphicDesign for MarketingBachelor ofDesign in ProductDesignBachelor ofFine Arts, VisualArtsBachelor ofHorticulture Science in Urban EcosystemsBachelor ofHorticulture Science in PlantHealthBachelor ofInterior DesignBachelor ofJournalismBachelor ofPsychiatricNursingBachelor ofScience in Applied PsychologyBachelor ofScience in BiologyBachelor ofScience in HealthScience Bachelor ofScience in NursingBachelor ofTechnology in Information Technology Bachelor ofTechnology in TradesInnovationTWOYEAR DIPLOMAKwantlen’sdiploma programsenable graduatestopursue many diferentcareersor progre sintobachelor’sdegree programs.ASSOCIATE DEGREEA Kwantlen a sociate degree enablesstudentstotransfer todegree programsatKwantlen or otherinstitutionsin BritishColumbia and beyond.ONEYEAR CERTIFICATEPOST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMAThisone-year programenablesstudentswhohave already completed a bachelor’sdegree toenhanceitwitha focused addition in a related area.APPRENTICESHIPS AND CITATIONSApplied skilscome fromhands-on experience. Apprenticeshipsand citationsofer exceptionalopportunitiestoworkwithin a number ofsectorsincludingbuildingconstruction, automotive, technologyand metaltrades.PAGE 11

ENGLISHLANGUAGE STUDIES (ELST) sophisticated and immersive approachtoEnglishlanguage studiesenablesyou toquickly achieve university-levelspeakingand writingskils. Towardsthe end ofour Diploma in EnglishLanguage Studies, Kwantlen a lowsyou totake one or twouniversity coursesalongside your Englishstudies, a celeratingyour progre seven more. Tolearnmore, visitkwantlen.ca/aca/elsKwantlen’sELST systemofersmultiple pointsofentry.Dependingupon testresults, studentswhohave alreadyachieved more advanced levelsofEnglishwilnotneed toenter the systematthe Foundation level.UNIVERSITYSTUDIESiBT TOEFL:80IELTS:6.0withsub-scoresnolesthan6.0COURSES:Main Courses:ReadingWritingListeningSpeakingElectives:*PronunciationGrammarLEVEL 314 weeksMain CoursesElectives2 University CoursesMain CoursesLEVEL 2Electives14 weeks Course1 University CourseiBT TOEFL:79withwriting21,speaking19andlistening19,IELTS:6.0withsub-scores5.5iBT TOEFL:61withwriting18,speaking15andlistening15,IELTS:5.5withsub-scores5.0UNIVERSITYCOURSES:CoursesfromKwantlen’sUniversity programsLEVEL 114 weeksMain CoursesElectivesiBT TOEFL:45withwriting15,speaking11andlistening11,IELTS:5.0withsub-scores4.5*A lelectivesmay notbe ofered every semester.FOUNDATIONLEVEL14 weeksMain CoursesElectivesiBT TOEFL:32withwriting12,speaking6andlistening6,IELTS:4.5withsub-scores4.0PAGE 12

CO-OPERATIVEEDUCATIONEarn money while you learn. Our goalatKwantlenstudy. An e fective way todothisisthroughCo-operative Education. Known as“Co-op”thisprogramcombinesperiodsofon-campusstudy withperiodsofpaid workrelevanttoyour prospective career. Italsogivesyou theopportunity toapply theoreticalknowledge ina realemploymentsituation.It’simportanttoknowthatCo-opparticipationrequiresextra time and e fortfromstudents.Studentsmusta tend Co-opcourses, whichinclude writingand updatingtheir résumésandcover le ters, beinginterviewed for posible jobs,writingreportsand givingpresentationsabouttheir experience toother students.their Co-opemployers—and startingsalariesforgraduateswithCo-opexperience tendtobe higher than for other graduates.KWANTLEN OFFERS CO-OP EDUCATION OPTIONS IN THESE PROGRAMS:* EnvironmentalProtection Technology Diploma* MarketingManagementDiploma* Bachelor ofBusine sAdministration in A countingDegree* Bachelor ofBusine sAdministration in EntrepreneurialLeadershipDegree* Bachelor ofBusine sAdministration in Human ResourcesManagementDegree* Bachelor ofTechnology in Information Technology DegreeSOME ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN KWANTLEN’S CO-OP PROGRAMS INCLUDE:AtKwantlen, we've established solid relationshipswithsome ofthe bestemployersin BC. Asa result, Kwantlen Co-opstudentshave a we l-earned top-notchreputation in industry. kwantlen.ca/coopCanada Border ServicesAgencyCanada Revenue AgencyCanadaCity ofRichmondCity ofSurreyCoastCapitalSavingsEnvironmentCanadaDeloiteEnvision Financial Ritchie BrothersFraser HealthSierra SystemsKNV Chartered A countants WorkSafe BCKPMGProspera CreditUnionIvy SungCo-opStudentKwantlen SchoolofBusine sPAGE 13

STUDENTSERVICESWhether you’re a future student, currentstudentor graduate, our serviceswilenhance your educationalplanning, expand your university experiencesand advance your ongoingcareer development. Kwantlen’scurriculumcha lengesyou toexcelin your studies, while our student-centred learningservicesprovide you withsupportalongthe way todojustthat.ATHLETICS AND RECREATIONWeoferavarietyofprogramstosuitdiferentinterestsandlevelsofability.Findoutmoreaboutourathleticandrecreationalservices.TEL:604.599.2980athletics@kwantlen.cakwantlen.ca/athleticskwantlen.ca/recreationCOAST CAPITAL SAVINGS LIBRARIESOurlibrariesoferprintandonlineresourcesforacademicresearchaswelasarangeofprogramsandservicesdesignedtoasiststudentswiththeirstudies.Cloverdale:604.598.6043Langley:604.599.3204Richmond:604.599.3111Surrey:604.599.2103kwantlen.ca/libraryEDUCATIONAL ADVISINGOuradvisorswilhelpyoumakeinformeddecisionsaboutyoureducationalandcarergoals.Appointments:604.599.2000kwantlen.ca/advisingLEARNING CENTRESLocatedonalfourcampuses,ourLearningCentresofertutoringworkshopsandlearningskilsresourcestoenhanceknowledgeandunderstandingforanyKwantlenstudent.Cloverdale:604.598.6043tlcloverdale@kwantlen.caLangley:604.599.3444tlclangley@kwantlen.caRichmond:604.599.3454tlcrichmond@kwantlen.caSurrey:604.599.2437tlcsurrey@kwantlen.cakwantlen.ca/learningcentresOFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARSStudyinternationalyaspartofyourdegreordiplomaprogram.AtKwantlenthereisarangeofinternationalexchangeandstudyexperiencesforyoutoparticipatein.TEL:604.599.2255internationalprograms@kwantlen.cakwantlen.ca/exchangePAGE 14STUDENT ENROLMENT SERVICESWeprovideanumberofenrolmentservicesinsupportofourapplicantsandstudentsincludingasistancewithadmision,registration,transfercredits,studentrecordsandgraduation.TEL:604.599.2000admisions@kwantlen.cakwantlen.ca/admisionSTUDENT AWARDS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEA universityeducationisoneofthemostimportantinvestmentsyoucanmakeanditshouldbeconsideredaninvestment,notacost.Withcomprehensiveinformationonscholarships,awards,asistance.Rangingfrom$250to$20,000,scholarshipsandawardsareavailabletoeligiblestudents.TEL:604.599.2000awards@kwantlen.cakwantlen.ca/awardsSTUDENT LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTWeofernewstudentandparentorientationprograms,anonlinestudentsucesandstudentlifecentre,volunterandleadershipprograms,ananualstudentleadershipconference,astudenthandbookandmore.sld@kwantlen.cakwantlen.ca/sldOTHERSTUDENTSERVICESABORIGINAL SERVICESALUMNI ASSOCIATIONASSESSMENT AND TESTINGBOOKSTORESCAREER AND EDUCATION RESOURCESCAREER SERVICESCONNECT WITH KWANTLENCOCOUNSELLING SERVICESJOB PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PARKING AND TRANSITPRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENTSERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESkwantlen.ca/services

ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSqualify under Kwantlen’sregular admision category. Applicantsmay alsoqualify asa mature studentifthey are kwantlen.ca/generaladmisionUNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSGeneral/Open AdmisionApplicantstoundergraduateprogramsarerequiredtometheEnglishlanguagerequirementofaminimumgradeof‘C’inEnglish12(orequivalent).EquivalenciesincludeIELTS AcademicModulescoreof6.0(withaminimumbandof6.0)orInternet-basedTOEFLwithascoreof80.ForalistofotherKwantlen-aceptedequivalencies,includingKwantlen’sownEnglishPlacementTest,visitkwantlen.ca/generaladmisionSelective-Entry AdmisionSomeprogramshaveanEnglishlanguagerequirementhigherthanthatrequiredforopenadmision,alongwithother kwantlen.ca/calendar/programsTRADES AND OTHER NON-UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSIfyouareapplyingtoatradesorothernon-undergraduateprogramyouarenotrequiredtometheFordetails,visitkwantlen.ca/calendar/programsDON’T MEET THE GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?StudentswhodonotmetheaboveadmisionrequirementsmaybeoferedadmisiontoAdultBasicEducation(ABE),UniversityQualifyingStudies,orEnglishLanguageStudies(ELST).Tolearnmoreaboutheseoptionsvisitkwantlen.ca/acaHOW TOA PLY1RefertotheonlineRefertotheonlineAdmisionscalendaratGuideatkwantlen.ca/admisionkwantlen.ca/calendar to soyouareawareofchooseyourprogram. applicationdeadlines,requireddocumentation,andotherimportantinformationaboutheadmisionproces.APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINESSemesterApplicationStartDatesNov 1Mar 1Jul12 3FirstApplicationDeadline +Mar 31Jul31Nov 30Applyonlineatkwantlen.ca/applyandexpectohearfromussoon!Notethatpaymentoftheapplicationfeisrequiredathetimeofapplicationinorderforyourapplicationtoproced.Further ApplicationDeadlinesOpen admision programshave later applicationdeadline datesand many programshave extendedapplication deadline dates.visitkwantlen.ca/admision+Selectiveentryprogramsonly.A ldatesaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Applicationstartorenddatesthatfalonaweekendorholiday,wilbeextendedtothenextbusinesday.PAGE 15

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOOL COSTSTUITIONBasedon2semesters/8months andten3-creditcoursesApplicationFe(non-refundable)TuitionFes (30credits at$460.00percredit)AND FEESStudentAssociationandCanadianStudentFederationFesLibrary,TechnologyandStudentLifeFes (30credits at$15.00percredit)StudentExtendedHealthandDentalPlanBooks andLearningMaterialsSubtotalDOMESTICSTUDENT SCHOOL COSTSBasedon2semesters/8months andten3-creditcoursesCanadianDolars$120.00$13,800.00$555.20$450.00$187.00$1,200.00Hereisanapproximatebudgetforaful-timestudentenroledinten3-creditcoursesfortwosemesters,MedicalInsuranceCosts$726.00(8months)ofstudy:$17,038.20CanadianDolarsApplicationFe(non-refundable) $40.00TuitionFes (30credits at$123.55percredit)StudentAssociationandCanadianStudentFederationFesLibrary,TechnologyandStudentLifeFes (30credits at$8.64percredit)$3,706.50$555.20$259.20StudentExtendedHealthandDentalPlan$187.00Books andLearningMaterials $1,200.00Subtotal $5,947.90METRO VANCOUVER LIVINGCOSTSBasedon2semesters/8monthsCanadianDolarsAcommodations (approx. $1,000.00permonthincludes meals andlaundry) $8,000.00RecreationandPublicTransportation(approx. $200.00permonth) $1,600.00Subtotal $9,600.00DomesticStudentSchoolandLivingCostsTotal$15,547.90InternationaINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOOL COSTSAlfes arequotedinCanadiandolars andaresubjectochangewithoutnotice.Pleaserefertothe“TuitionandFes”sectionofourwebsite. Fes areefectiveforthe2011/2012academicyear.kwantlen.ca/calendar/generalinfo/tuition-fesCanadianDolarsBasedon2semesters/8monthsandten3-creditcoursesApplicationFe(non-refundable)$120.00TuitionFes(30creditsat$460.00percredit)$13,800.00StudentAsociationandCanadianStudentFederationFes$555.20Library,TechnologyandStudentLifeFes(30creditsat$15.00percredit)$450.00StudentExtendedHealthandDentalPlan$187.00BooksandLearningMaterials$1,200.00MedicalInsuranceCosts$726.00Subtotal$17,038.20METRO VANCOUVER LIVINGCOSTSBasedon2semesters/8monthsCanadianDolarsAcommodations(approx. $1,000.00permonthincludesmealsandlaundry) $8,000.00RecreationandPublicTransportation(approx. $200.00permonth) $1,600.00Subtotal $9,600.00InternationalStudentSchoolandLivingCostsTotal$26,638.20InternationaAlfesarequotedinCanadiandolarsandaresubjectochangewithoutnotice.Pleaserefertothe“TuitionandFes”sectionofourwebsite. Fesareefectiveforthe2011/2012academicyear.kwantlen.ca/calendar/generalinfo/tuition-feesPAGE 16

FINANCIAL AIDAND AWARDSSCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDSKwantlensupportsthejourneytosucesforstudentsthroughnumerousscholarships,bursariesandawardsrangingfrom$250to$20,000.Infact,weoferover$1,000,000anualytostudentsatKwantlen,ofwhich$200,000isoferedto* Six$20,000President’sAwards* Over$1,000,000invariousotherawardsthatshowcaseoutstandingacademic,leadershipand/orvolunteerqualities* NumerousawardsthroughtheKwantlenStudentA sociation* Graduateawards,includingtheGovernorGeneral’sSilverMedalawardandthePresident’sOutstandingGraduateaward* Over$300,000anualyinbursaryasistanceandawardopportunities.kwantlen.ca/awardsOTHER FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIESlines-of-credit,aswelasadviceonbudgetingtipsandtechniques.DirectAwardsKwantlenPolytechnicUniversity.BC/Canada StudentLoansWithoneeasyonlineapplication,youmaybeeligibletoreceivebothprovincialandfederalfundingandhavethehelpyouwithyourloanapplication.StudentGrantsGrantfundingisavailableforstudentswhoarestudyingpart-timethroughtheCanadaStudentGrantforPart-TimetheAdultBasicEducationStudentA sistanceprogram.InternationalStudentsInternationalstudentscanapplyforentranceawardsandonceatendingKwantlen,youareeligibletoapplyforanumberofawardsoferedtothegeneralKwantlenstudentpopulation.AsKwantlenisnowadesignatedinstitutionthatofersDirectLoans,US studentsmaybeeligibleforsubsidized,unsubsidizedorParentPlusloans.Youareencouragedtocheckyourlocalstateagencyforinformationaboutotherfundingresourcesand/orprivateloans.WE ARE HERE TO HELPAtKwantlenPolytechnicUniversity,weunderstandthatyoumayhavequestionsaboutheinvestmentcostsasociatedtoapply.kwantlen.ca/awardsPAGE 17