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Get your Student ID TODAY

Your GBC student card identifies you as a George Brown College student and gives you access to many college services and facilities like the library and the gym or specific labs that your program may use.

As soon as you have completed your registration, you can start the process of getting your student ID card by uploading your photo online. Here are a few easy steps to follow and apply for getting your student ID right now.

  1. Upload your photo from any device. And yes, it CAN be a selfie!
  2. Crop your photo image to be suitable for your student ID and upload it.
  3. After your photo is approved, you can upload a supporting document image to validate your identity, this can be any Government ID.
  4. Download the GBC app, where you will have access to your digital student ID.
  5. You may need a physical ID to access the library, gym and labs, so select to pick up on campus if necessary.

Apply now for your student ID card!

Combined TMU / George Brown Card

Students in the Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education Consecutive Degree and Early Childhood Assistant programs who study at the Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre building at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will need a combined Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown College Photo ID/OneCard that specifically identifies you as a George Brown College student on TMU’s campus.

You will need this card to access all TMU services, including borrowing from the library and printing in the Academic Resource Centre.

You do not need a separate George Brown College Student ID card.

Photos can only be uploaded online through the George Brown College photo submission website as soon as you complete your registration. You will receive an email letting you know that the photo has been accepted.

If you have more questions about the combined Toronto Metropolitan University/George Brown College Photo ID/OneCard, check out these frequently asked questions.

To Do List

Here are a few essential things you should do before you start your semester. And to make it easy, you can get everything done in STU-VIEW!

  • Book your placement test(s) if applicable. To check if you are required to take them, check either the “Admissions Application Summary” or the “Registration Services” tab. If you have already taken an admission assessment as part of your college application process, your results will be used as placement results. For more information, visit the Assessment Centre.
  • Check your program's registration start time and register online. Dates and times will be staggered, so make sure you add it to your calendar ahead of time so you don't miss it!
  • Apply for transfer credits if necessary. Just make sure you check the deadline for submission so you don't miss it.
  • Check the details of your fee estimate. This includes your tuition, program and ancillary fees, some of which are optional.
  • Pay the balance of your fees. Late payments will be subject to a non-refundable late fee of $150.
  • Check your timetable regularly. Especially make sure to check the week before classes begin. Circumstances may require us to make changes to your schedule, be sure to check it again when your classes begin.

Important Dates

Every semester has important dates and deadlines for students. These include deadlines to apply for awards and scholarships, adding or dropping courses and organizing health coverage, as well as holiday and Intersession Week closures and more. 

You can see the full semester’s list of important dates on our website and within the MyGBC Student Portal.

Financial Support

Financial Aid

At George Brown College, we believe that financial resources shouldn't be a barrier to receiving an education. We have resources available to help you pay for your college education, and we encourage you to visit the Financial Assistance Office on your campus for more information.

OSAP (Domestic Students Only)

OSAP provides financial assistance through loans (money you pay back) and grants (money you don't have to pay back). Additionally, if you show unmet needs on your OSAP application, you may be considered by the ministry for the Student Access Guarantee, a source of non-repayable bursary funding. If you’re a full-time student making your first OSAP application for the 2023-24 school year, you’ll need to complete a short information session presented just before you start your application.

The session will help you understand:

  • How OSAP works
  • Your roles and responsibilities if you become an OSAP recipient
  • Basic financial information to support you through your post-secondary education (for example, creating a budget, understanding credit and debt)

You can log in and out of the module at any time, and your progress will be saved. If you choose to complete the module in one sitting, it will take you approximately 15 minutes.

How to apply for OSAP

Where is my OSAP

Canada Learning Bond & RESPs

If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), you may be eligible for the Canada Learning Bond.

A RESP is a special long-term savings account for education. While often opened by parents, anyone can open an RESP. When you open a RESP at your financial institution, you can ask them about applying for the Canada Learning Bond and the Canada Education Savings Grant. Eligible expenses include tuition, books, tools, transportation and rent.

With a Canada Learning Bond, even if you sign up now, regardless of the time of year in your studies, you can qualify for up to a $500 to $2,000 benefit to help your educational expenses.

Eligibility:

  1. Must be a Canadian permanent resident or citizen
  2. Must be turning 18 on or after January 1, 2022
  3. Parents must have a household income of less than $53,359
  4. Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Awards & Scholarships

GBC’s awards program recognizes students in need along with those who demonstrate excellence. Our variety of scholarships, awards and bursaries can assist you with the cost of your education. All you have to do is apply!

For more information on how to apply, types of awards, eligibility, FAQ and more, visit our Awards and Scholarships page. We’ve also compiled some tips! Listen to this episode of the #MyGBC Podcast for the inside scoop on how to perfect your application.

Application Process

The application process is fairly easy, and we've made it easier by putting together step by step instructions below. Fill in the application in STU-VIEW in a separate tab.

Log in
  1. Log in to your STU-VIEW account.
  2. Click on the Student Awards tab.
  3. Select Apply for Student Awards.
    You will now see the Select Aid Year and Period page.
  4. Carefully read the instructions shown at the top of the page.
  5. Click on the Continue button at the bottom of the screen.
    You will now see the Select an Application page.
Complete your student profile

To complete your Student Profile form you have to follow these steps:

  1. Select Student Profile from the Application dropdown menu on the Select an Application page.
  2. Click on the Continue button at the bottom of the screen.
    You will now see the Application Confirmation page.
  3. Carefully read the instructions shown at the top of the page.
  4. Click on the Continue button at the bottom of the screen.
    You will now see the main menu of the Student Profile with links to each of the six (6) required sections.
  5. Click on the link for the first section—General Questionnaire—to begin filling out your Student Profile.
  6. For each section, answer all questions to the best of your ability.
  7. When you have answered all the questions within a section, select Mark this section complete and click on the Continue button to go to the next section.

At any time, you can click on the View Sections button to return to the main menu of the Student Profile form. You will see a red checkmark  next to each section that you have completed. You will see a blue icon next to each section that is pending (i.e. incomplete).

Once you have completed all six (6) required sections — i.e. all sections have a red checkmark — click on the Submit Application button.

You will now see the Submit Application page with a message confirming that your application was successfully submitted.

View additional awards

To view additional awards applications please follow these steps:

  1. Select the Click Here to View Additional Awards Applications link on the Submit Application page. (This page is displayed immediately upon submission of the Student Profile) or,
  2. Click on the Student Awards tab and then select Apply for Student Awards.

You will now see the Select Aid Year and Period page.

  1. Click on the Continue button at the bottom of the screen.
    You will now see the Select an Application page.
  2. Use the Application dropdown menu to see the awards applications that are available to you. And make sure you apply for all additional awards that apply to you.
Review your application(s)

To review your application(s):

  1. Click on the Student Awards tab
  2. Select View My Applications
    You will now see the My Applications page which includes a list of all your existing applications, along with the application status and deadline.
  3. Pay attention to your status for each application. To be considered for student awards, your application must be "Submitted" prior to the application deadline.

From this screen, you may:

  • Click on the View/Modify link to make changes to your Student Profile or awards application(s) or,
  • Click on the Generate PDF Application link to retrieve a PDF overview of your application or,
  • Click on the Create New Application for Student Awards link to begin a new awards application.
Check the status of your application(s)

To check the status of your application(s):

  1. Click on the Student Awards tab
  2. Select View My Student Awards
  3. Select Continue
  4. Pay attention to the status of each award

 

What's Coming Next

In module 2, you learned about all the ways you can get started at George Brown. In the next module, you will learn some strategies you can use to manage your finances while you're a student. We'll share some tips on how you can make the most of your money and get you started with budgeting along with some great resources you can take advantage of as a student.

Module 3

Managing Your Money

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Land acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.


Learn more about our land acknowledgment