Frequently Asked Questions

TWO YEAR PROGRAMS
Professional Sound & Business (Live Production Major)
Professional Sound & Business (Studio Production Major)
Professional Sound (Audio Specialist)
Music Performance & Technology

ONE YEAR PROGRAMS
Live Event & Concert Production
Music Business
Audio Production & Engineering
Electronic Music Production
Stage Lighting & Video
Event Planning & Management
Live Sound
Music Mixing & Mastering

For more information about any of our programs, please contact an Admissions Counsellor at 905-279-4000, toll-free at 1-866-783-2200 or via e-mail at admissions@metalworksinstitute.com

All of our Diploma Programs offer a September start date and some offer the option to start in January. It’s best to apply early as programs usually fill-up well in advance of the start dates

For more information about any of our programs, please contact an Admissions Counsellor at 905-279-4000, toll-free at 1-866-783-2200 or via e-mail at admissions@metalworksinstitute.com

Requirements: If you have sincere enthusiasm, passion and ambition to succeed in a career in the entertainment industry, you have what we are looking for in our students.

In addition:
- Applicants must have a Secondary School Diploma
- Mature applicants are welcome
- Admission to certain programs may be limited and subject to an academic interview and audition.

If you have any questions please contact an Admissions Counsellor at 905-279-4000, toll-free at 1-866-783-2200 or via e-mail at admissions@metalworksinstitute.com

The Admissions Process is simple:

Step 1
Complete the online application form for one of our Diploma Programs.

Step 2
After submitting Application Part 1, you will receive credentials via email to access Application Part 2. Once you complete your Application, your Admissions Counsellor may request an interview.

Step 3
Your Application will be reviewed within 3-5 business days. You will be contacted directly by your Admissions Counsellor with the result of your application.

Step 4
Successful applicants must register within thirty (30) days of acceptance to Metalworks Institute. If you do not respond within 30 days then we can no longer guarantee your spot in the program.

Metalworks Institute is located in the heart of downtown Mississauga. Formed in 1974, Mississauga is now recognized as Canada’s 6th largest and fastest growing major city with a population of over 700,000 residents representing cultures from around the world.

The Metalworks Institute Campus is walking distance to Square One – the largest shopping mall in Ontario and a feature of the city’s downtown core.

Situated 27km west of Toronto, our central location provides students with access to all the amenities of a large city, but with significantly lower costs of living. There’s plenty to do and lots to see! Learn more about Mississauga.

Metalworks Institute can help you find safe, clean, and affordable student housing. We understand that finding the right place to live is a very important part of planning your educational experience and we are ready to help you explore your options. Visit our Housing Page for helpful links and  Contact us anytime for assistance with your search.

You’ll find a variety of different housing options near Metalworks Institute. The cost of living in Mississauga is far lower than in Toronto and there are many available properties within walking distance of the school.

You can register for any of our Online Certificate Courses by completing our Online Registration.

OR MAC: Intel x 86 based processor, 512 MB RAM or greater (1 GB recommended), Mac OS-X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher.

Simply email online@metalworksinstitute.com with your question and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Emails are checked regularly throughout the daytime and evening hours. Please note that Metalworks Institute is located in the EDT time zone.

Simply email academics@metalworksinstitute.com with your question or concern and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Emails are checked regularly throughout the daytime and evening hours. Please note that Metalworks Institute is located in the EDT time zone.

Apply for OSAP online at ontario.ca/osap
When you apply for college or university through the college or university application centre, you’ll be directed to OSAP’s website where you can register and set up your profile. Registration is free! You will need your social insurance number (and parents’ if applicable).

Apply early! Students typically apply right after being accepted to the college.

1. Go to ontario.ca/osap
2. Click “Register” to create your profile. Once you create an OSAP profile, you will be assigned an OSAP Access Number (OAN).
3. Log in and click “start new app” to fill out the application.
4. Gather all the required documents. (You will get a list at the end of your application.)
5. Mail/deliver your documents to our Financial Aid Office or upload them directly online (Please let our Financial Aid Office know if you have done so.).
6. Print, sign, and take your MSFAA to a designated Canada Post office. The Master Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) is your lifetime loan agreement.
7. Track the status of your application online and learn how much money you will get and when. You can even do this from your phone.

The application is designed to calculate your financial need, so be as honest and accurate as possible.

Keep your OAN and password safe and accessible.

Once you have begun your application, always “SAVE and NEXT/EXIT” your page to retain all the completed fields.

Don’t start more than 1 application. You can continue working on an existing application by going to the “Check Status” section of the OSAP website.

Contact our Financial Aid Office (FAO) for further assistance and advice on completing your application and next steps.

The amount of OSAP you qualify for is based on your calculated financial need.

Maximum OSAP Assistance Levels for 2017-18

Once you complete the online application, you will be provided with instructions via the “check status” section as to what you need to do next. Certain forms will need to be uploaded directly on the OSAP website or will need to be sent to Metalworks Institute (To the Financial Aid Office’s attention). Your application will be reviewed and your FAO will contact you with any required follow up requirements.

What is the MSFAA?

The MSFAA (Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement) lays out your responsibilities and the terms and conditions of accepting and repaying your student loans. It needs to be taken to a designated Canada Post Office.

With regards to this document be sure to;

• Bring the first page only (with your signature) to a designated Canada Post outlet
• Have two pieces of valid identification:
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or government document confirming your SIN
• A government-issued photo ID
• The Canada Post outlet will send your lifetime student loan agreement to the National Student Loans Service Centre on your behalf. *Free Of Charge*

Note: Once your MSFAA is submitted, it’s good for the duration of your full-time studies. You won’t have to submit it again if you apply for OSAP next year.