Ontario. Ministry of Colleges and Universities - Student Financial Assistance Branch

Student Financial Assistance

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Description
Provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to students based on needs assessment
  • Considers educational costs (such as tuition fees, books and supplies, basic living expenses) and the resources that the student is expected to contribute
  • Supplements the financial resources that students and their families, if applicable, are expected to contribute
  • First-time applicants to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) are required to complete the new OSAP Information Module prior to completing their application
National Student Loans Service CentreThe temporary payment and interest deferrals for OSAP borrowers, March 30 to September 30, 2020 has now ended. Learn more about repaying loans.
Comments
For information about OSAP, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, individuals must contact the Financial Aid office of the post-secondary institution they wish to attend For information regarding programs that can help pay for post-secondary education for students in special circumstances (such as: Indigenous students; Students with Crown ward status; First-generation students; Students with disabilities; Students who are deaf or hard of hearing; Students on social assistance), visit this webpage.
Eligibility
Ontario residents who are a:
  • Canadian citizen, or
  • Permanent resident, or
  • Protected person
To find out if a post-secondary institution has been approved for OSAP, click here
Application Process
Online registration and application can be found here
Documents Required
Other forms found here may be required
Toll Free
1-877-672-7411
Office
807-343-7260
Fax
807-343-7278
TTY
1-800-465-3958
Web Site
https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program
Mailing Address
c/o Student Financial Assistance Branch
PO Box 4500
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6G9
Canada
Languages
English, French
Fees
None
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
March 17, 2026
Last Verified On
March 17, 2026
Address
189 Red River Rd, 4th Fl
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 1A2
Located in the Ontario Government Building at Red River Rd at Water St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Ontario
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