If you require financial assistance for postsecondary education in Ontario, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) can provide government-funded support. This guide will walk you through the application process.

Steps to Apply for OSAP

Step 1: Gather Your Information

Before starting your application, collect all the necessary information, including the following:

     Information Required

• Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Ontario Education Number (OEN) (if applicable)
• Bank account information
• Bank account information

Step 2: Create an OSAP Account

Begin by creating an account on the OSAP website. Upon registration, you will receive a username and password for accessing your application.

Step 3: Complete the Application

The OSAP application consists of several sections. Provide the following information:

• Personal and academic background
• Program of study and institution details
• Financial situation, including income and expenses

OSAP will evaluate this information to determine your eligibility for financial assistance.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

After completing your application, submit it online via your OSAP account. Include any necessary supporting documentation, such as income tax returns and proof of enrollment.

Step 5: Review Your Application and Accept the Offer

OSAP will review your application and send you a financial assistance offer. Log in to your OSAP account to review the offer and accept it if the amount is satisfactory.

Step 6: Receive Your Funding



Upon accepting the offer, OSAP will release the funding to your school. Utilize the funds to cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Table Summary: Steps to Apply for OSAP

What Information Does an OSAP Affidavit Contain?

An OSAP Affidavit may contain various details and information depending on the specific purpose for which it is being used. The exact content of an OSAP Affidavit can vary, but here are some common details and information that may be included:

1. Personal Information: This includes the student's full name, address, contact information, date of birth, and social insurance number.
2. Financial Information: The affidavit may require the student to provide details about their income, assets, and financial resources. This may include information about employment, bank accounts, investments, property ownership, and any other sources of income or assets.
3. Residency Information: The form may inquire about the student's residency status, including their legal status in Canada and the province of Ontario.
4. Family Information: In some cases, it may ask for information about the student's parents or spouse, including their income, assets, and relevant details for determining financial need.
5. Education Information: This information is about the student's educational history, such as previous schools attended, program of study, enrollment status, and expected graduation date.
6. Declaration and Certification: The affidavit typically includes a section where the student must declare that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge. It may also include a certification clause, where the student acknowledges that providing false information can have legal consequences.

Preparing your OSAP Affidavit

An affidavit is a sworn written statement serving as evidence in legal proceedings. For OSAP, it verifies specific information provided in your application to ensure accuracy and truthfulness.

As part of the application process, you may need to provide various types of information or supporting documentation, the affidavit may include the following details:

• Common-law status
• Sole support parent (widowed or never married)
• Separated, divorced, or widowed (no dependent children)
• Indigenous identity (if official documentation is unavailable)
• Spouse income verification (Canadian non-taxable and/or foreign income)
• Parent income verification (Canadian non-taxable and/or foreign income)
• Marital status

Note that providing false information on an OSAP application or submitting a false affidavit is considered fraud and carries serious consequences.

OSAP Deadlines for 2023: Key Dates to Remember

Full-time Study OSAP Deadlines

Note: The recommended deadlines indicate the ideal dates for submitting your OSAP application. The final deadline is the last day to submit your application, while the supporting documents and appeals deadline refers to the deadline for providing any additional required documents or initiating an appeal. It is important to adhere to these deadlines to ensure your application is processed on time.

Part-time Study OSAP Deadlines:

Note: The recommended application deadlines indicate the suggested dates for applying for Part-time OSAP. The final deadline includes the last day to submit your application as well as any required supporting documentation. Adhering to these deadlines is crucial to ensure your application is processed on time.

When applying for the continuation of interest-free status during a co-op work term, you need to enter the dates of your co-op work term when the application prompts you for the "study dates" to be updated.

 Continuation of Interest-Free Status:

Note: When applying for continuation of interest-free status during a co-op work term, you should enter the co-op work term dates in the application where it asks for "study dates" that you wish to be updated for. It is important to apply within the specified timeframe to maintain your interest-free status.