A: No, Aboriginal students fill out the same
application form as other students and submit it to the College. The
only difference is that self-identified Aboriginal students have an
extended deadline by which they can submit their application, and they
have access to special seat allocations.
A. Yes, you should self-identify yourself as
an Aboriginal student when applying for a program at the College.
Self-identifying as an Aboriginal student allows for special seat
allocation and extends your deadline to submit all applications
documents to June 30 for enrolment in the upcoming Fall semester.
A.
If your first language is Mi’kmaq or Maliseet you are required to speak
English as an additional language before attending the College. Proof
of fluency can be presented through the successful completion of an
English Speaking Language (ESL) Program or by successfully passing a
T.O.E.F.L. English test. The University of New Brunswick currently
offers English Speaking Language (ESL) programs and the T.O.E.F.L.
English test to students. For more information, please visit the UNB ESL website.
A. Yes, we have
information on several scholarships, bursaries and grants available to
Aboriginal students. For more information please contact our Aboriginal/International Recruiter, Shane Perley-Dutcher at (506) 444-2494, or gnb.ca.
A. Charles Gaffney our Aboriginal Visual Arts Instructor is available to assist Aboriginal students in whatever way possible and answer any questions you may have about the program, coursework, student support, tuition, applying and funding. You can contact Shane Perley-Dutcher by phone at (506) 444-2494 or by email, gnb.ca.