Received an Offer from an Ontario College. Here Is What to Do Next.

Getting an Offer Is Just the Beginning 🎉

If you have received an offer of admission from a college in Ontario, congratulations but your journey is only getting started

Many students make the mistake of celebrating the acceptance and then waiting too long to take action. In reality, there are a few very important steps that follow your offer, and each one comes with a deadline

Step One Confirm Your Offer ✅

Most Ontario colleges give you a specific deadline to accept your offer

Often, this is around May 1, but it depends on when the offer was issued

You will need to log in to the application portal and officially confirm that you plan to attend If you miss this step, your seat may be given to another student

Step Two: Pay Your Tuition Deposit 💳

After confirming your offer, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. This amount varies by college but is typically between 2000 and 3000 Canadian dollars

Make sure you know the deadline to pay the deposit. Most colleges will not issue a PAL Provincial Attestation Letter until this payment is made

Step Three: Receive Your PAL 📄

If you are an international student, your study permit application must include a PAL issued by the province

Once you accept the offer and pay your deposit, the college will apply for your PAL and send it to you directly. This is a required document. Without it your visa will not be processed

Step Four: Apply for a Study Permit 🛂

Now that you have your

• Letter of Acceptance

• Paid deposit

• PAL

You are ready to apply for your Canadian study permit Processing times vary but can take several weeks or months depending on your country and the time of year

Apply early and submit a complete application including your financial documents and proof of ties to your home country

How CollegeApply Supports You from Offer to Arrival 🤝

Deadline Tracking

We send reminders and checklists so you never miss a confirmation or payment deadline

Secure Document Delivery

We work with colleges to ensure your offer and PAL are issued correctly and on time

Visa Application Guidance

We walk you through every step of your visa application, including proof of funds medical exams, and biometrics

Real People Real Support

Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you until the day you start classes

Final Thoughts 💡

Getting accepted is a big milestone, but it is only one part of the process. From confirmation to deposit to visa, CollegeApply is with you every step of the way

We help turn your offer into a successful arrival in Canada