OSAP & Government Loans

The University of Western Ontario and Student Financial Services are committed to providing the best possible service to students as well as helping you achieve your academic goals, regardless of your personal financial circumstances. One option available for many students to explore is accessing government loan and/or bursary funding.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is for full-time university students who have a demonstrated financial need.  OSAP is intended to supplement student and family resource.

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Part-time Canada Student Loan & Grant Programs

The PTCSL program is designed for students who will be attending post-secondary on a part-time basis (between 20% -59% course load) and their course of study is 12 weeks in length, or more.

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Special Assistance Programs

Special assistance and additional bursaries/grants can be available for students with special needs, such as disabilities, child-care, or low family incomes.  Information on these various programs can be found here.

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United States Loan Funding

The University of Western Ontario participates in the US government Title IV program known as the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). American students may apply for Stafford loans; parents of dependent undergraduate students may apply for PLUS loans. In addition to the Stafford loans, graduate and students in professional programs may apply for Grad PLUS loans.

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Out of Province Loans

Information on loans for Canadians who are from outside Ontario.

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Continuation of Interest-Free Status

Information on the continuation of Interest-Free status.

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OSAP for Outgoing Exchange Students

Information for students studying on a University of Western International Exchange Program AND applying for OSAP assistance, 

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