MMinistry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (Ontario)
Partially funded
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (Ontario), Canada
Scholarship overview
OSAP is Ontario's combined federal and provincial financial aid program for college and university students. Applicants are automatically considered for both grants (non-repayable) and a student loan, which can be declined after approval.
Online applications for 2026-27 are open for full-time and part-time students.
Award Information
- Ontario resident of any age
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
- Enrolled at an OSAP-approved school
- Not eligible if: academic progress requirements are not met, resources already cover OSAP-allowed expenses, reported income differs significantly from CRA, defaulted on a student loan, outstanding grant or loan overpayments, bankruptcy or similar proceedings, lifetime limit reached (340 weeks; 400 for doctoral; up to 520 for students with disabilities), international student, or non-resident of Ontario
- Amount depends on educational costs (tuition, books, child care, living expenses, supplies and equipment), course load and personal and family financial situation
- RESP withdrawals do not reduce OSAP
- Additional funding may be available for Indigenous students, students with disabilities and youth in or from extended society care
- Full-time students: apply no later than 60 days before the end of the study period
- Part-time students with study periods of 21 weeks or more: 60 days before the end of the study period
- Part-time students with study periods of 20 weeks or less: 40 days before the end of the study period
- Signature and declaration documents must reach the financial aid office no later than 40 days before the end of the study period
- Typical response time is 4 to 6 weeks after all documents are received
- Register online for an OSAP account (Social Insurance Number required).
- First-time full-time applicants complete the OSAP information module.
- Complete the application (about 15 minutes) with school and program details and tax information.
- Submit by the deadline and receive an estimate of funding.
- Complete the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) through the National Student Loans Service Centre if required.
- Upload signature and declaration forms and any additional documents.
- Track updates in the OSAP account.
Official links
Documents you will need
- Social Insurance Number
- Tax information
- Parents' or spouse's SIN and tax information, if applicable
- School and program information
- Signature and declaration forms and other documents if requested
How selection works
- Need-based: calculated from costs and resources
