The Financial Aid Office administers various forms of financial
assistance:
1. OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program which is a combination
of the Canada-Ontario Integrated Student Loan)
2. OWSP (Ontario Work Study Program)
3. Bursary for Students with Disabilities
ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP)
Students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and
who are residents of Ontario, by the Ontario Student Assistance
Program (OSAP) definition, may apply for assistance under the
Ontario Student Assistance Program. *Full-time students (studying
at 60% or more of a full course load, under OSAP rules) may be
eligible for assistance in the form of Canada-Ontario Integrated
Student Loans from OSAP on the basis of an established financial
need. As OSAP is a needs-based program, the student's income and
assets (and parent's income, if applicable) are taken into consideration.
The OSAP program is designed to assist students and parents in
meeting the cost of post-secondary education. It is meant to supplement,
not replace, the financial responsibility of students and parents.
*NOTE: The definition of full-time for OSAP purposes is NOT
the same as full-time to Lakehead University.
For more information about the OSAP application and guide, visit the Ministry's website at http://osap.gov.on.ca or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Awards, Lakehead University at (807) 343-8206.
Ontario Work Study Program (OWSP)
The OWSP program is designed to offer eligible students the opportunity
to work part-time on campus and earn up to $2,000 per academic
year to help offset some of the costs of education. Students must
complete an OWSP application and student budget. Once approved,
they can apply for any job available under the OWSP program. Applications
are available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Awards
website in September for jobs in the fall/winter term. As this
program falls under the OSAP umbrella, students must meet the
criteria to apply for OSAP and must demonstrate financial need.
Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)
The BSWD program provides students with disabilities non-repayable
funding to meet disability-related costs associated with their
education, such as equipment and supplies. Students must meet
the eligibility criteria for OSAP funding by demonstrating financial
need in order to qualify. Students must also register with the
Learning Assistance Centre.
See also:
Undergraduate Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
Entrance Scholarships/Awards
In-Course Scholarships/Awards
Bursaries
Awards and Bursaries for Designated Student Groups
Part-time Student Financial Assistance
Transfer and Mature Student Awards
Aboriginal Native Canadian Student
Awards
Bursaries for Students with a
Disability
International Student Awards and
Bursaries
Other Sources of Financial Assistance
Undergraduate Awards awarded off campus
Graduate Scholarships, Awards &
Bursaries
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