You are considered a part-time student if you are: Registered in 20 to 59 per cent of a full course load 3 to 8. Global Search search box search button. Gross family income as well as student resources and assets are taken into consideration. Keep you OAN and password safe as these numbers will be active for your lifetime.
Fill out the OSAP application. When your application is complete, hit submit and print all of your required supporting documents. Depending on your situation, supporting documents may include: personal, parental, or spousal signature pages, supporting document cover sheet and master student financial aid agreement. For paper applications, submit your supporting documents directly to Student Financial Services in person or by mail. To submit your documentation, mail in or drop off your signature pages and all required supporting documents except for the Master Student Financial Aid Agreement to the Conestoga College Student Financial Services, Doon Valley Dr.
Faxed copies of any documents requiring your signature will not be accepted. You will be notified if any further documentation is required via email or mail. You only need to complete it the first time you apply for OSAP.
It will remain valid unless there is a break in your studies. For most students this will happen at the beginning of their studies e. September and then again halfway through their study period e.
The deadline to apply for OSAP is 60 days prior to the end of your study period. Late submissions cannot be accepted. You should apply for OSAP as early as possible to allow us time to ensure all supporting documentation is complete and submitted. We will also work through any appeals or reviews for which you may be eligible. You will need to reapply for OSAP each year if you require financial assistance.
When submitting your OSAP application online, the system will provide you with an estimate of funding based on the information you have submitted. You can clarify this information if needed with our Financial Aid Officers. If you have provided documentation and it is not satisfactory to meet all the requirements for OSAP, we will then send you a notice with the necessary details through paper mail or email, depending on what preference you selected for your OSAP correspondence.
Once you have submitted your OSAP application online, it takes approximately two business days for the application to show up electronically on our computer systems. We only see the assessment once the application has been processed by the Ministry. We do not see the preliminary estimate that you see on the OSAP website.
If you need to make changes to your OSAP application after it has been submitted, please contact Student Financial Services in writing. Supporting documentation may be required, depending on the requested change. A change on your OSAP application information can increase or decrease your entitlement, even if you have already received your full original entitlement. A number of validation checks, such as income and asset information, can cause a reassessment.
You must notify the Financial Aid Office throughout your study period if you have any income changes. A drop in your course load, or an early withdrawal may also change your eligibility.
If you need to make a change, or do not think that your OSAP assessment is sufficient to fund your post-secondary education, you may view the forms available on the OSAP forms site. Please contact Student Financial Services or visit our office in the Welcome Centre, Doon campus if you have further questions or concerns.
For a list of common update or appeal forms, please visit the forms site on the OSAP website. If you cannot find the form you need for your circumstance, please contact Student Financial Services for assistance. You only need to report awards that are received from an external source. If you are unsure on which awards you need to report, please contact our Awards Office at awards conestogac. If you are fewer than four years out of high school you are considered a dependent, so the income for your parent s is required to complete your application.
OSAP will not let you submit your application without that information. New for The provincial government now views students as independent if they have been out of high school for at least six years. If you have been out of high school for four years and do not want to report your parent's income, then you may ask for federal-only funding. If a serious and permanent family breakdown has occurred and you file a Family Breakdown Appeal, you are considered independent for OSAP purposes and no parental information is required.
You will indicate that your parental information is not available when you complete your OSAP application. OSAP will then inform you of the supporting documentation that is required. Please upload all your supporting information on the OSAP website. If you are in receipt of ODSP support, or if your spouse or common-law partner is in receipt of ODSP support, OSAP will cover only your direct educational costs, including tuition, compulsory fees, books, supplies, equipment and local travel costs.
This calculation will be done automatically when you apply for OSAP. In most cases, if you are receiving support through Ontario Works they will stop providing support and you will be eligible for full OSAP funding. Please talk to your Ontario Works caseworker for more information. No averaging of course loads is permitted i. Your prescribed course load is dependent on the year of your program of study.
To review your program requirements by year please consult the Lakehead University Course Calendar: Debt reduction repayment recipient If this is your first application to a Canadian government student loan, this does not pertain to you. Fraud It is critical that you report accurate information on your application.
If you do not, you may be committing fraud. If you have been convicted of a criminal offence or it is proven that you have reported inaccurate information on your OSAP application involving fraud or theft under the criminal code of Canada with respect to any student financial assistance program in Canada you are not eligible for OSAP.
Government assistance If you are receiving other government assistance e. Income verification Please see the Fraud section above for more information.
When reporting your income please ensure that you report all income as requested by the OSAP application. If you do not, you may be committing fraud and will be restricted from receiving OSAP. Lifetime maximums If this is your first application to a Canadian government student loan, this does not pertain to you.
Full-time students in receipt of OSAP have a lifetime limit of weeks of postsecondary study. Here are a few things to know before you begin your OSAP application, including OSAP eligibility, special considerations, important documents and application deadlines.
OSAP is open to Ontario residents of any age who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons. Funding is available for both full and part-time postsecondary students, and is based on a number of factors, including your family income. Some students may get their tuition covered by OSAP. It may also help pay for books, equipment, supplies, mandatory student fees, living expenses for full-time students and child care for students with children.
Review this page, then apply today to find out if you are eligible and how much OSAP funding might be available to you! Remember, OSAP is a supplement, not a replacement.
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