FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      Nunavut Arctic College Learning Centre in Chesterfield Inlet

Question: Where can I get information/applications about student financial assistance/grants?

Answer: The Nunavut Beneficiaries Scholarships Program may be available for some students along with the FANS program and the NTI Memorial Scholarship. Download the Nunavut Beneficiaries Scholarships Program application form and the Jose Amanujaq Kusugak Memorial Scholarship application. For further information about Grant programs contact or visit the Department of Education or the local Nunavut Arctic College – Learning Centre in Chesterfield Inlet. Phone: (867) 898-9048 or Fax: (867) 898-9101 .

 
Question: Where can I get information about student residences?

Answer: For information about student residences contact the Student Services Centre or the Student Association for the respective campus. Often information can be found on their web site. Links to many of university and college web sites can be found here.

 
Question: Who can I contact about campus programs and/or How to Apply for a program?

Answer: Complete the educational institution's application forms for the programs or courses you want to apply for. Often these forms can be downloaded from their web site or at your request, sent out by mail from their registrar's office. Submit the completed application to the campus or community learning centre in Nunavut (or outside of Nunavut) that offers the programs or courses. Many programs or courses are filled on a first come first serve basis and it is advisable to apply as early as possible on or before the due date.

 
Question: Where can I get information about 'High School - General/Academic' upgrading Equivalency and 'College/University' preparation Courses, on a Full or Part-time basis?

Answer: High School 'General' or 'Academic' upgrading equivalency and College/University preparation courses are offered at various 'Colleges' or at other 'Educational Institutions'. As a sample, here is the Academic Upgrading Courses Chart from Alberta. Also, view the Aboriginal Upgrading Programs - High School Credit courses Programs offered (Alberta).

 
Question: How do I transfer my post-secondary/institutional credits?

Answer: The applicant with high school or post-secondary education credits must make arrangements with the schools where they studied to have a copy of their transcripts mailed to the new school or campus they are registering with. Submit an application form to transfer your credit(s) or request a challenge credit form from the campus.

 
Question: I need to speak with a Student Counsellor - who can I speak to?