Ontario Students Assistance Program (OSAP)
OSAP is a mix of grants and loans for students to help pay for a college or university education.
Awarding Body
Ontario Government and Federal GovernmentValue
Dependant on awarding body and individual circumstancesOverview
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OSAP is assessed on a case by case basis and students can be given a loan, a student grant or a combination of both.
For full details students should use the OSAP calculator on the website:
The OSAP offers two kinds of money:
- grants - you don’t have to pay back
- student loans - you need to repay
OSAP can help you pay for:
- tuition
- books, equipment and supplies
- compulsory student fees charged by a school
- living expenses (full-time students only)
- child care (for students with children)
Eligibility
Eligible Countries of Residence
- Canada
Applicants must be residents of Ontario.
Eligible Courses
Course Level
- Undergraduate
- PhD
Mode of Attendance
- Full Time
Mode of Study
- On Campus
Subject Area
- All Subjects
Other Requirements
OSAP is open to Ontario residents of any age who are:
- Canadian citizens
- permanent residents, or
You may not be eligible for OSAP if you:
- don’t meet the academic progress requirements
- have enough financial resources, including other forms of government aid, to cover your expenses allowed by OSAP
- report income on your OSAP application that’s significantly different from what you reported to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- have defaulted on a student loan
- have grant or bursary overpayments or multiple outstanding loan overpayments
- failed a credit check
- declared bankruptcy or consumer proposal, or consolidation orders
- have reached your lifetime limit of student loan funding (340 weeks of funding, 400 weeks of funding for doctoral studies, 520 weeks of funding for students with disabilities)
- are an international student
How to Apply
To apply or find out more information, applicants should visit the website: