• Education
• Colleges, Universities and Institutes
• Financial Assistance for Post-Secondary Education

How do I apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?

OSAP recommends that you apply at least 10 weeks before the study period starts.

Visit the OSAP website for application deadlines. To get OSAP, you have to be eligible.

You can apply using an online form, or you can print off the application forms. If you submit a paper application, you must pay an application fee. The online application is free. The OSAP website can be slow during busy periods.

For more information go to the OSAP website or contact the financial aid office of your college or university. You can use this online calculator to help you see how much you may receive in OSAP.

For More Information

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) - OSAP is the main source of financial aid for post-secondary education in Ontario. The website includes information on loans and listings of eligible institutions. It also has an online application form and allows students to check the status of their application online.
• Canada Student Loans and Grants - The federal government provides student financial assistance in the form of loans and grants.
• Financial Aid Offices in Ontario - A list of financial aid offices at Ontario colleges, universities and private post-secondary institutions. Compiled by the Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP).
• Studying in Canada - Information from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for people planning to come to Canada as international students.
• Information for Students Educated Abroad Applying for Admission to Canadian Universities and Colleges - Answers to some basic questions, includes links to relevant organizations and resources.