Get help with your finances
Discuss your finances and create a plan for funding your degree by meeting with a Student Financial Aid Officer. We are here to support you:
- review your OSAP entitlement
- apply for financial assistance
- develop a personal budget
- student financial planning
- emergency financial assistance
SUMMER FAQ:
Am I eligible for a summer tuition deferral?
- If OSAP does not cover the full balance, you must pay the difference by the posted fee deadline.
- If your OSAP application is not yet ready, you should arrange payment by the posted fee deadline to avoid late fees.
When will I receive my Summer OSAP assessment?
Processing time is 3–6 weeks.
- Summer Supplemental OSAP Application: You will receive an email notification once your application has been reviewed. Log in to your OSAP account to view your assessment.
- Stand-Alone Full-time or Part-time OSAP Application: Continue to monitor your OSAP account for updates.
When will I receive my Summer OSAP funding?
Confirmation of enrollment begins in late April.
- If you have a balance owing, OSAP funds will be sent directly to Western first.
- Any remaining OSAP funding will be deposited into your bank account within 5–7 business days after enrollment is confirmed.
- Continue to monitor your OSAP application for updates.
I received an email “Summer OSAP Supplemental Application Status - Not Eligible” but I plan to add courses. What should I do?
Email contact@uwo.ca and request a review based on your updated summer course load.
I received Summer OSAP but dropped (or plan to drop) a course. What happens?
Email contact@uwo.ca to report the change.
- Financial Aid will reassess your OSAP eligibility.
- You may have an OSAP overpayment if you received more funding than you’re entitled to.
- Any credit on your student account may be returned to the NSLSC to reduce the overpayment.
PROCESSING TIMELINES:
The team requires lead time to process your documents. As of Thursday, April 16, 2026, we are working on the following dates for each document type:
OSAP Document Type |
2025-2026 Processing Dates |
| Academic Progress | April 15, 2026 |
| Family Breakdown Review | April 16, 2026 |
| Adjust Living Allowance Review | April 09, 2026 |
| Full-time Supporting Documents | April 16, 2026 |
| Reviews and Appeals | April 10, 2026 |
| Full-time Signature Pages | April 16, 2026 |
| Part-time Signature Pages | April 16, 2026 |
| Part-time Supporting Documents | April 14, 2026 |
| Continuation of Interest-Free Status (CIFS) | April 16, 2026 |
| Profile Documentation | April 15, 2026 |
Zoom Appointments
Register for a private one-on-one appointment with a Financial Aid Officer (5-10 minutes).
Why choose a virtual Zoom appointment?
Zoom appointments offer you the flexibility of meeting one-on-one with a Financial Aid Officer without having to visit campus in-person. Drop-in sessions will change from week to week, so check back for updated times.
Register for a Zoom Drop-In
Once you register and receive the zoom link, please wait to join the zoom during the date/time listed below. The link will take you to a virtual waiting room, and you’ll be let in based on first-come, first-served basis. Depending on volume, you may have a long wait time.
Please have your Western ONE Card ready to confirm identify.
If you do not have your ONE card then a piece of government issued ID must be shown.
You must use your @uwo.ca email address as your name or you will not be admitted to the meeting room.
Current zoom drop-in times for the month of April:
- Wednesday, April 01, 1-4pm Please register here
- Wednesday, April 08, 1-4pm Please register here
- Wednesday, April 15, 1-4pm Please register here
- Thursday, April 16, 1-4pm Please register here
- Wednesday, April 22, 1-4pm Please register here
- Wednesday, April 29, 1-4pm Coming soon
This page changes from week to week to reflect new availability. Links will be made available a few days prior to the session. Please refresh the page to ensure you are accessing the most current information.
In-person
Visit Student Central during regular business hours and ask to speak to an on-call Financial Aid Officer.
Why choose to visit is in-person?
Visit the Student Central office in-person to talk one-on-one with a Financial Aid Officer about your situation or concern.
Virtual Helpline Form
Connect with a Financial Aid Officer in writing by submitting a Virtual Helpline request.
Why choose the Virtual Helpline?
We recommend that all students submitting an application review request, changes to their application or if they have questions about a financial aid decision to submit it in writing with supporting documents.
