Applying for OSAP

• Please select "Apply for Full-time OSAP" on your OSAP account.
  • Please note: First time applicants will be required to complete a financial literacy module prior to starting their application.  For more information, please visit the OSAP website.
• Once you have started an OSAP application for the current academic year, you have the option to complete and submit your application.
  • If you have to gather more information to continue the application, you may save the incomplete application and access it at a later date by selecting "Go to my applications".
• All students need to start a new application each academic year (September to August).
• Apply early!  We recommend you apply online by June 30 to ensure that you receive your funding for the start of the fall semester.

Selecting your School

• When selecting your institution, make sure you select the "University of Guelph- Guelph and Humber Campuses".  Enter Toronto as the city and Humber as the campus.

Selecting your Program

• When selecting your program for Fall/Winter, please refer to the chart below.  Please ensure you review the study period selection before selecting your program.  When searching for your program, use the first word in the program code to locate your program (ex. Community).  Please note, if you are submitting a summer application, you will need to enter the word "Summer" to find the program as shown in the chart below.

Selecting your Study Period

• Please ensure you are selecting the appropriate study period date and year of entry.  For exact dates for the current academic year, please visit Important Deadlines.  If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services.

Selecting your Course Load

• Depending on the number of credits you are enrolled in, you will be required to complete a full-time or part-time application.  Please refer to the chart below for your course load percentages.  

Reporting Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries

• If you received a scholarship, award or bursary (e.g. UGH Renewable Entrance Scholarship, Founder's Academic Merit Scholarship,  Diversity Entrance Bursary etc.) from the University of Guelph-Humber, do not report this amount on your OSAP application.  The institution will report this to the Ministry on your behalf.  You are only required to report any external scholarships, awards or bursaries you may receive.
• If you have incorrectly reported a University of Guelph-Humber scholarship, bursary or award, please complete the OSAP Income Update Form and email the completed form to finaid@guelphhumber.ca to have your OSAP application updated.

• Complete your Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) online on the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) website through a two step process.  You will need your 10-digit MSFAA number which you can find on your OSAP account (first time OSAP applicants only).
• Print and sign your Declaration and Signature pages for yourself, your parent(s), and/or your spouse (if applicable).  Upload the completed forms on the OSAP website.  Please note, digital signatures are not accepted for parent(s) or spouse.
• Complete and upload any additional supporting documents requested by OSAP under the "Required Documents" section of your application.

As long as there is no break in studies, or changes in your parental or spousal information, your MSFAA and signature pages will remain valid during your entire academic career.

• After you submit all of your paperwork, it is important to regularly check your status/communication through your OSAP account. The status will show if you are missing any documentation or are required to submit supplemental documents.
• Once the Ministry has assessed your application, you can see how much funding you will be receiving on the Funding Summary Page. 
• Grant Funding Only: When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans.  If you do not want to take the loan, you can decline the loan portion after your application has been assessed/approved on the Funding Summary Page.
• You can ask OSAP to reconsider the amount of your funding in some situations.  For more information on Reviews and Exceptional Circumstances, please book a meeting with a Student Financial Services Advisor to review your application. 
• If the status shows "Confirmation of Enrollment" required, OSAP is waiting for the school to confirm you are enrolled in school and you have the correct course load.  
  • The Confirmation of Enrollment process is an automatic process that starts at the beginning of each semester.

• If you are an undergraduate student entering the fall semester, you must pay the Registration Deposit before the deposit deadline.
• Registration for fall semester courses typically begins in early July.  You must enroll in at least 1.5 academic credits (at least 1.0 academic credits for students with a permanent, persistent or prolonged disability) to be eligible for full-time OSAP.

• Student Financial Services will electronically confirm to OSAP that you are enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Fall Semester: Confirmation of Enrollment begins in early September.
  • Winter Semester: Confirmation of Enrollment begins in January.
• Your OSAP finding will be sent directly to the school to pay your tuition, residence and fees as per your assessed funding eligibility.
  • It is your responsibility to monitor your student account to ensure that all fees owing are received by the University of Guelph-Humber by the payment deadline date.
  • If additional funding remains after your outstanding balance has been paid, the NSLSC will transfer it directly to your bank account.
• Information regarding fee payment, acceptable payment methods, and deadlines is available on the Student Financial Services website.

• Please select "Apply for Part-Time OSAP" in you OSAP account.  Please note, incomplete applications can be saved and accessed at a later date by selecting "Go to my applications".
  • Please note: First time applicants will be required to complete a financial literacy module prior to starting their application.  For more information, please visit the OSAP website.
• All part-time students (1.0 credits or less) need to start a new application each semester.
• Apply early!  We recommend you apply online for your part-time OSAP as soon as you complete your registration each semester to ensure your receive your funding in time to meet the tuition and fee deadlines each semester.

Selecting your School

• When selecting your institution, make sure you select the "University of Guelph - Guelph and Humber Campuses".  Enter Toronto as the city and Humber as the campus.

Enter your Program Information

• You will be asked to enter the program name; the start and end dates for the semester in which you are applying; the percentage of course load, the number of courses in-class and distance education and the level of study.  Please note: Part time OSAP applications are completed per semester.  For the exact dates for the current academic year, please visit the Important Deadlines webpage.  If you have any questions, please contact Student Financial Services.

• Please refer to the chart below for your course load percentage.  for more information, please visit OSAP Eligibility.

• Complete your Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) online on the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) website through a two step process.  You will need your 10-digit MSFAA number which you can find in you OSAP account (First time OSAP Applicants Only).
• Print and sign your Declaration and Signature pages for yourself and your spouse (if applicable).  Upload the completed forms on the OSAP website.  Please note, digital signatures are not accepted for your spouse.
• Complete and upload any additional supporting documents requested by OSAP under the "Required Documents" section of your application.
• All documentation must be received before OSAP can determine your eligibility.

Note: As long as there is no break in studies, or changes in your spousal information, your MSFAA and signature pages will remain valid during your entire academic career.

• After you submit all of your paperwork, it is important to regularly check your status/communication through your OSAP account. The status will show if you are missing any documentation or are required to submit supplemental documents.
• Once the Ministry has assessed your application, you can see how much funding you will be receiving on the Funding Summary Page. 
• Grant Funding Only: When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans.  If you do not want to take the load, you can decline the loan portion after your application has been assessed/approved.
• If the status shows "Confirmation of Enrollment" required, OSAP is waiting for the school to confirm you are enrolled in school and you have the correct course load.  
  • The Confirmation of Enrolment process is an automatic process that starts at the beginning of each semester.

• If you are an undergraduate student entering the fall semester, you must pay the Registration Deposit before the deposit deadline.
• Registration for fall semester courses typically begins in early July.  You must enroll 1.0 academic credits or less to be eligible for part-time OSAP.

• Student Financial Services will electronically confirm to OSAP that you are enrolled in the correct course load.
  • Fall Semester: Confirmation of Enrollment begins in early September.
  • Winter Semester: Confirmation of Enrollment begins in January.
• Your OSAP finding will be sent directly to the school to pay your tuition and fees as per your assessed funding eligibility.
  • It is your responsibility to monitor your student account to ensure that all fees owing are received by the University of Guelph-Humber by the payment deadline date.
  • If additional funding remains after your outstanding balance has been paid, the NSLSC will transfer it directly to your bank account.
• Information regarding fee payment, acceptable payment methods, and deadlines is available on the Student Financial Services website.