dash.How does OSAP work?
- Check you qualifyOSAP is for Ontario residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, attending an approved school. International students aren't eligible.
- Apply onlineRegister or log in to your OSAP account on ontario.ca. First-time full-time applicants complete a short information module before the application opens.
- Reapply each yearReturning students fill out a new OSAP application for each school year.
When should I apply for OSAP?
Apply early so funding arrives when school starts. Full-time students must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period; part-time students with shorter study periods have a 40-day cutoff.
Your school's financial aid office can help with your file. Tell Dash your OSAP dates and it texts you before each one.
Questions students ask
Do I have to pay OSAP back?
Grants don't need to be repaid; loans do, after you finish school. Your OSAP estimate shows the mix.
Can international students get OSAP?
No. OSAP is for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons who live in Ontario.
Do I need to reapply for OSAP every year?
Yes. Returning students fill out a new application for each school year.
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