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Admissions Information
Considering applying to Act Five’s Gap Year program?
Great! Here is what you need to know:
- All applicants for Act Five’s 2026-2027 Gap Year program will have graduated from high school in 2024, 2025 or 2026. Rare exceptions are made.
- Act Five works with both Canadian and International applicants. For non-Canadian citizens, Act Five works with applicants on a case-by-case basis.
- All students participate in Act Five courses and will liaise with the Academic Lead to determine whether or not they will receive graded evaluations for their courses based on the student’s goals and possibilities for postsecondary studies.*
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | Apply before this date and automatically receive a bursary of $750 towards your program fees. *Applications received before this date will be processed as they come in. |
| March 25, 2026 | Apply before this date and automatically receive a bursary of $500 towards your Act Five program fees. |
| April 30, 2026 | Financial Aid application deadline. *Limited funding remains beyond April 30th for later applicants to Act Five. |
| June 30, 2026 | Final application deadline. |
Application Process
1. Apply Online
This application includes:
- A personal reference and academic reference
- A short, personal statement of why you want to attend Act Five
- Other simple questions to help determine your fit within the Act Five program
2. Send In Your Transcripts
Request and submit up-to-date and official transcripts from your high school(s). These can be mailed or emailed to the following:
ACT FIVE
75 Blake St.
Hamilton, ON L8M 2S7
Email: info@actfive.ca
3. Apply For Financial Aid
Act Five seeks to make its gap year program accessible, offering financial assistance to those who qualify – we do not want cost to be a barrier!
Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Apply to Act Five
We are excited that you have decided to start an application to Act Five’s gap year program! If you have any questions during this process, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Questions about your application or financial aid?
