FAQs - SBC College

Q What are the prerequisites for a typical course at SBC?
A Most programs require an overall Grade 12 average of 60-70% (minimum) or GED12.

Q Have I missed the deadline to apply?
A No.  Applications are received up until start date; however, seating is limited in some programs.  If you require student loan funding, we advise that you apply well in advance of start date. 

Q Are specific classes from my Grade 12 year required in order to be accepted?
A No. We calculate your overall Grade 12 average in determining acceptance.

Q Do I have to fill out an application form in order to be accepted?
A Yes.  Application form can be printed off our web site.  Submit along with registration fee of $150 ($100 applied to tuition once enrolled).  Original copy of High School transcript is also required.  We do not process applications on-line.

Q How much homework can I expect?
A Minimum one hour per night; however, this depends greatly on study habits, memorization skills and time management.

Q I'm having trouble …. Is help available?
A Students are welcome to meet with instructors after class. If further help is required tutors can be arranged.

Q Does SBC have a dress code?
A No. Students are only required to dress in business suits during career strategies class and for occasional guest speakers.

Q Does SBC help me find employment?
A SBC has a full-time Graduate-Employer Liaison who helps hundreds of graduates each year (free of charge) to find career-related employment in a variety of businesses. Many of Saskatoon's top companies rely on SBC to help fill office vacancies.  Many of these positions are not advertised on-line or in newspapers.

Q Is my diploma recognized?
A Saskatoon Business College is Saskatchewan's only Nationally Accredited career college (www.cetac.ca). Accreditation is a "yard stick" measurement of a school's standards and stability. If you plan to move, your skill set will be equivalent or higher than other private colleges across Canada.

Q How do I apply for a Canada/Saskatchewan student loan?
A Visit "financial aid" section of our web site for student loan links.  Ninety percent of all applications are now completed on line....greatly speeding up  turn around time.

Q How big are classes?
A Students at SBC can look forward to small class sizes (max. 30 students) with teacher-led instruction