OSAP

Everything you need to know about OSAP

OSAP is a need-based government student loan and grant program designed to help supplement the cost of postsecondary education. OSAP provides assistance to approximately 35%-40% of college and university students each year.

Is the first time you have applied? Our step-by-step guide can show you how.

Picking up your OSAP loan

Summer 2012 Session Document Distribution

Loan document distribution will begin May 7 during regular hours in the Office of the Registrar, Room 2122, Davis Building.

Before coming to pick up your OSAP loan document, please follow these steps:

1. Confirm registration: To be eligible to receive your loan documents, you will need to be registered in a 60% course load per semester or 40% course load for students with permanent disabilities.

2. Check if your loan document has arrived and is ready for pick up.

3. Confirm your OSAP funding (loan and/or grant) online.

4. Bring three (3) pieces of ID to pick up your OSAP loan document. The three pieces of ID you supply are acceptable only if the first and last names match the name on the OSAP document.

 (a) Bring one (1) piece of ID as proof of your Social Insurance Number (SIN):

  • Original or copy of the Social Insurance Card
  • Stamped letter from HRSDC (confirmation of request for a new card)
  • Notice of Assessment from Canadian Revenue Agency
  • Federal Government Document such as HST, CPP, CTB (Child Tax Benefit) Statements displaying student's name and social insurance number
  • T4, T5 and T1 General are not acceptable.

(b) Bring one (1) piece of ID as proof of a valid government-issued photo ID:

  • Driver's Licence
  • Ontario Photo Health Card (red and white health card is not acceptable)
  • Canadian Citizenship Card (issued within 5 years)
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Canadian Passport
  • Ontario Photo Card

(c) U of T Mississauga student ID (TCard)

5. Bring a void cheque or direct deposit banking information.

OSAP Eligibility

Full-time students may be eligible for assistance if they are:

1. Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents or Protected Persons
2. Residents of Ontario*
3. Enrolled in a minimum of 60% of a full course load in EACH term (or 40% if you have a documented permanent disability).

*The student or student’s parents/spouse/partner must have lived in Ontario for at least 12 months prior to the start of postsecondary studies.

How to Apply

Summer 2012 Session

If you DID receive OSAP funds at the University of Toronto during the 2012 Winter session click here for the Summer 2012 OSAP application. Do not apply using the OSAP website.

If you did NOT receive OSAP funds at the University of Toronto during the 2012 Winter session you must apply using the 2011-12 online application at http://osap.gov.on.ca. Your summer studies must be at least 12 weeks in length.

Please note: Non-degree studies are not eligible for OSAP assistance.