1. niagaracollege.ca/finaid
Financial Aid & Awards
niagaracollege.ca/finaid

2. ontario.ca/osap Application is now available!
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Application is now available!
Includes repayable loans & non-repayable grants
Automatic consideration for each
Check out the aid estimator (

3. Your OSAP Account Create account and apply online
Check status for processing updates
Funding summary and disbursement dates
Option for grant only funding
Message Centre to communicate with students

4. What Information Will OSAP Require From Me?
School & program name
Parent(s) 2016 Income Tax Return
Minimal income information
Assets as of the start of classes
Consent to remit tuition automatically
Consent to release information

5. First Portion is Released
OSAP Process
Submit Application &
Receive Estimate
Pay Tuition Deposit
Submit Signature
Pages
Select Timetable
MSFAA – Banking Info
@ Post Office
School Confirms
Enrolment
Log On & Monitor
Processing
First Portion is Released
(60%)

6. How Much Money Can I Get from OSAP?
Weekly
34 week program
(2 Terms)
Single dependent & independent studies
Up to $390
Up to $13,260
Married students & sole support parents
Up to $660
Up to $22,440
Students studying outside of Canada
Up to $210
Up to $7,140

7. OSAP Appeals Local Travel Living Allowance Exceptional Expenses
Change to parental income
Many more available

8. Free Tuition Is Here!

9. Who Can Get Free Tuition?
Students whose family income is $50,000 or less will receive grants to cover the cost of average tuition
Many middle income students will also receive grant exceed the value of their tuition. Family size & student resources will be considered
About 80 per cent of all OSAP recipients will graduate with less provincial debt.

10. Budgeting
Education is an investment and therefore should be treated with care and attention
Careful planning, saving, budgeting and your financial aid office should all play a part in financing your education.
Build a realistic budget listing your monthly expenses and resources
Stick within your budget!

11. Scholarships, Bursaries & Other Support
Check for scholarship/bursary opportunities at the
college/university you are attending
Student Line of Credit – Financial Institutions
Work Study
External Sources:
Studentawards.com
Studentscholarships.org
Scholarshipscanada.com

12. We’re Here to Help! Financial Aid Offices in Ontario
Processing support, corrections changes to the OSAP application
Password reset & OAN retrieval
Repayment Workshops
Student Assistance Bursary – financial hardships

13. Facebook: Facebook.com/ONAdvancedEd
Thank you!
Niagara College
Financial Aid & Awards
(905) Ext. 7618
OSAP Info
Facebook: Facebook.com/ONAdvancedEd
Twitter:
@ONAdvancedED