Program details are in English. Page labels are translated.
Funding & costs
Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP)
Direct educational costs at approved bridge programs that are not OSAP-eligible.
Checked How we check information
At a glance
- Delivery
- Confirm delivery
- Cost
- bursary
- Who can access it
- Confirm residency and immigration eligibility with the provider.
- Intake
- Current intake not confirmed
Not every bridge program qualifies. Cannot receive BJO or OSAP concurrently; OSAP restrictions/default can exclude applicants. Awards prioritize financial need.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- While enrolled, ask the participating college/university financial-aid office for its OBPAP application and exact status/document rules.
02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- Enrolment in a ministry-approved program currently or formerly funded by Ontario Bridge Training, and qualifying immigration status. Published categories include permanent residents, naturalized citizens and specified nominee, claimant, emergency-measures and approval-in-principle categories with additional conditions.
Important limits and details to confirm
- Not every bridge program qualifies. Cannot receive BJO or OSAP concurrently; OSAP restrictions/default can exclude applicants. Awards prioritize financial need.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
One-time bursary up to CAD 5,000
04 / Check with the provider
Sources and where to get help
Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.