Ongoing Enrolment FAQ Hillfield Strathallan College subscribes to an ongoing enrolment model, whereby current HSC students are automatically re-enrolled each school year unless their families complete an HSC Withdrawal Form. An Ongoing Enrolment Deposit (OED) of $1,000 will be charged to each student account in January. Families will then have until April 1 to communicate their intention of not returning to HSC. Families who withdraw before April 1 will have their OED refunded, while families who are committed to their child’s enrolment for the coming school year will have their OED applied to the coming school year’s tuition.
What is Ongoing Enrolment? Each year approximately 95% of HSC families choose to re-enrol their children for the coming year. Traditional enrolment models require returning families to complete reenrolment forms every year—a process that can seem both tedious and stressful. Ongoing enrolment allows HSC to create a process where families are not required to complete the forms or paperwork associated with annual enrolment, making for fewer steps and providing a more efficient experience using myHSC. Ongoing enrolment is a common-sense approach, which is followed by almost all post-secondary institutions and is being adopted by many independent schools across North America. If you have purchased tuition refund insurance, this will also renew automatically as part of the ongoing enrolment process. If you wish to cancel tuition refund insurance, please contact the Business Office.
Can the ongoing enrolment deposit be refunded after April 1? HSC recognizes that family plans change. Families who indicate they will not be returning to HSC after the April 1 deadline will be entitled to a refund of the Ongoing Enrolment Deposit under the following unique circumstances: • • • •
Educational needs for the student that can no longer be met at HSC and as determined by HSC Withdrawal at the request of HSC Inadequate financial aid award Other circumstances as approved by HSC
What if I choose to leave HSC after April 1 and I do not meet the above criteria as it relates to the OED? As per the original enrolment contract, families have until April 1 to notify the College about their intention of not returning for the coming school year via submission of the HSC Withdrawal Form. After April 1, you will be fully committed to having your child return to HSC including all financial obligations therein.
What if I withdraw my child, but reconsider after April 1? Your child’s place at HSC will no longer be guaranteed and will be subject to review of capacity and available space in that grade.
What if my account is on hold at the time that the Ongoing Enrolment Deposit is administered? HSC may delay ongoing enrolment for families whose child may be on hold as result of academic or behavioural matters or if the account balance is past due in accordance with their agreed upon payment plans. This will be communicated to families prior to the Ongoing Enrolment Deposit being charged in February.
If I have more than one child at HSC, am I required to remit more than one Ongoing Enrolment Deposit for each child? The ongoing enrolment deposit applies to each student attending the College. The deposit indicates the family’s commitment to having each of their children enrolled at the College for the next school year.
How do I renew tuition refund insurance on my account with Ongoing Enrolment? If you have purchased tuition refund insurance, this will also renew automatically as part of the ongoing enrolment process. If you wish to cancel tuition refund insurance, please contact the Business Office at finance@hsc.on.ca.
Will there be any change to my payment plan and what if I would like to change payment plans? Your current selected payment plan will remain the default plan, until such time that you request a change via the Business Office at finance@hsc.on.ca.
How do I remit the Ongoing Enrolment Deposit once billed? If pre-authorized debit has been established, your account will be billed the ongoing enrolment deposit and no action will be required as the amount will be deducted directly from your bank account. If your account is not already set up for pre-authorized debit, there are numerous payment options available. Please click here for payment options.
How can I learn more about the HSC Bursary Program? January is an ideal time for families who will be seeking and HSC financial aid bursary to complete their application through our third party financial assessment firm. Apple Financial Services. To learn more about this program, please contact our Director of Enrolment, Sheriann Heath-Johnston at heathsh@hsc.on.ca. General Information can be found at hsc. on.ca/financialaid.
For any additional questions, please contact: Admissions Office: admissions@hsc.on.ca 905-389-1367, ext. 0
Business Office: finance@hsc.on.ca 905-389-1367, ext. 110