Frequently Asked Questions

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.

Humber doesn't provide evaluation of your credentials. Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation by WES or ICAS. Note, for international high school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES or ICAS evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course evaluation is completed.

Please, note that fee payable directly to the evaluation agency applied. Evaluation process doesn't guarantee equivalencies and meeting admission requirements.

A transfer credit may be granted if you have demonstrated sufficient knowledge to satisfy the requirements of a particular course. To qualify for a transfer credit you must have completed a credit course at another recognized institution (accredited). The course must be similar in content and credits to the course you are seeking a transfer credit for. You must also have achieved a certain minimum grade. Students are required to:

Still have questions? Request an appointment with Mobility advisors at transferoptions@humber.ca

Yes, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). To learn more about PLAR visit humber.ca/transferoptions/plar. Still have questions? Request an appointment with Mobility advisors at transferoptions@humber.ca.

We know planning to pay for college is always top-of-mind, and we want to provide as many resources as possible so you can focus on your classes. The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is funding that includes grants (money you don't have to pay back) and loans (money you pay back once you're done school). OSAP can help eligible students pay for their tuition, books and equipment, living expenses and childcare.

Here's what you can do now to get ready:

  1. Find out if you're eligible for OSAP. Visit ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap
  2. See how much funding you could get with the OSAP Estimator
  3. Create your OSAP profile, if you don't already have one. Go to ontario.ca/osap to get started.

OSAP is just one of the many resources available to help you pay for college and other expenses while you're in school. Visit humber.ca/financial-aid for information about bursaries, scholarships and more.

Additional information about tuition expenses and payment options can be found at humber.ca/fees, and don't forget to use the Academic Calendar to keep track of important dates and deadlines each term.

If you have further questions, please email or call the Contact Centre at 416.675.3111 Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT.

OSAP - The Ontario Student Assistance Program is a federally and provincially funded loan and grant program that provides financial assistance to eligible post-secondary students. For more information, please visit the OSAP website at www.osap.gov.on.ca

Community Employment Services can assist you with your job search FREE of charge. For a list of all Employment Services based on postal code, town, or city, please visit the following link feat.findhelp.ca

Humber offers a free and confidential service to students requiring academic help, support in dealing with a personal or mental health issue, or to those who just need information www.humber.ca/counselling

www.settlement.org. Additionally, you can contact 211 Toronto to speak with a community referral specialist. This service is free of charge and services are offered in more than 50 languages. Visit them at www.211toronto.ca, or call 211 free of charge from you mobile /home phone or any payphone.

Humber's Child Development Centre at North Campus operates a high-quality, non-profit, community-based childcare centre for infants to pre-school aged children. Please note spaces are limited. Please be aware that daycare facilities often have long waitlists, sometimes up to a year. Check this link to find contact information for Humber's child development centre.

Additionally, you can contact 211 Toronto to speak with a community referral specialist. This service is free of charge and services are offered in more than 50 languages. Visit them at www.211toronto.ca, or call 211 free of charge from you mobile /home phone or any payphone.

I am interested in a program, but I might need to take a break because of a major life change(s) (i.e. upcoming pregnancy, I need to leave to go back home, sudden/major illness, family emergency, etc.)

Connect with the Office of Registrar at 416-675-5000. You can also speak to the program coordinator. Contact information is located on Humber's website under each program's page in the CONTACT US rubric.

FAQs specifically for prospective students who have applied

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