NewChangedDeadline passed
OntarioLikely if eligiblePaid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
- Amount
- Not publishedThe amount depends on school costs and family income. For 2026-2027, the OSAP weekly maximum for a single full-time student with no dependants at a public Ontario college or university is $530 per week of study, and students may get more than this, for example through Canada Student Grants. For programs starting on or after August 1, 2026, more of the provincial funding is given as loans rather than grants.
- Deadline
- No fixed dateThere is no single deadline. Full-time students must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period. It usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks to hear back once all documents are in. Grade 12 students starting in fall 2027 will use the 2027-2028 application, which is not posted yet, so check ontario.ca/osap.
Go to the official page (opens in a new tab)
Always confirm the details there before applying.
About this award
OSAP is Ontario's main financial aid program for college and university students. One application considers students for Ontario grants, Canada Student Grants and student loans. For programs starting on or after August 1, 2026, students get more of their provincial OSAP funding as loans rather than grants. Students must apply again each school year.
Who can apply
- Ontario resident who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
- Enrolled in an OSAP-approved program at an approved school
- The amount is based on school costs and your and your family's income
- Not eligible if you have enough financial resources to cover your costs, or if you are an international student
- Must apply again each school year and meet academic progress rules
What to submit
- Online OSAP application
- Social Insurance Number
- Student and parent tax information
- Online OSAP information module (first-time full-time applicants)
- Signature and declaration forms or other documents if requested
- Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA), signed once
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Government aid
- Category
- Financial need
- Program
- University and College
- When to apply
- Grade 12 and After starting post-secondary
- Where it applies
- Ontario
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- Yes
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- Yes
- Application cycle
- 2026-27
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 1, 2026.
- https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program(opens in a new tab)
- https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap(opens in a new tab)
What the official pages say
"OSAP is open to Ontario residents of any age who are"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap(opens in a new tab)"A public college or university in Ontario $530/week"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/maximum-amounts-aid(opens in a new tab)"You may get more aid than the amounts listed above."
https://www.ontario.ca/page/maximum-amounts-aid(opens in a new tab)"students will receive more of their provincial OSAP funding as loans rather than grants"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap(opens in a new tab)"all full-time students, submit your OSAP application no later than 60 days before the end of your study period"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-apply-osap(opens in a new tab)"Students in full-time programs Online and paper applications: Open"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-apply-osap(opens in a new tab)"you still have to fill out an OSAP application for this academic year"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-apply-osap(opens in a new tab)"full-time applicants and students applying to micro-credential programs will be required to complete an interactive module"
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-apply-osap(opens in a new tab)
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