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Funding & costs

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Eligible study costs, with living and dependent-care costs considered where applicable.

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At a glance

Delivery
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Cost
mixed aid
Who can access it
Confirm residency and immigration eligibility with the provider.
Intake
Current intake not confirmed

Program admission does not establish OSAP eligibility. For starts on or after 1 August 2026, more provincial aid is loans. Do not treat the full aid estimate as a grant.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

  1. Ask the institution's financial-aid office whether this exact program and study period are designated; use the official application and estimator.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

  • Ontario residency and eligible citizenship/status (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person), a designated school/program, financial need and other OSAP conditions.

Important limits and details to confirm
  • Program admission does not establish OSAP eligibility. For starts on or after 1 August 2026, more provincial aid is loans. Do not treat the full aid estimate as a grant.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

Assessed grants and loans; no universal award amount

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.

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