Post-Secondary Funding
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
OSAP, or the Ontario Student Assistance Program, is a financial aid program funded by both the provincial and federal governments that helps you with the costs of post secondary education.
(i) Funding through OSAP includes:
- Grants - money that you don't have to repay.
- Loans - money that you will have to repay when you are finished school.
(ii) OSAP considers many different factors when determining financial need including: Your educational costs (tuition, fees, books, whether you are living away from home, travel costs, where you are studying, etc.). The financial resources you have available to contribute towards your own post secondary education (family income, savings, scholarships, etc.)
- Check your status and get your funding:
https://www.ouac.on.ca/osap/
- Learn more about OSAP terminology:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap
- Estimate how much OSAP you may be eligible to receive by using the OSAP calculator:
https://osap.gov.on.ca/AidEstimator1819Web/enterap...
Scholarships and Bursaries
- http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
- https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/education/s...
- https://yconic.com
- https://studentawards.com/
- https://ontarioscholarships.ca
- https://scholartree.ca/
Note: Please register on these websites with your parents to avoid
any unsolicited contact from a third party (ie. Visa), below are a few examples, full packages are available in Guidance
MPSS Graduation Scholarships
All MPSS graduates can apply for a variety of scholarships provided by our school and our local community that will be posted in Brightspace. We offer subject specific academic awards, athletic awards as well as citizenship/ leaderships awards. Students can apply for these awards at the graduation meeting that is held every January by the graduation committee.
Financial Aid from Colleges and Universities
You can Check with the college or university you have applied to and research what financial aid programs they offer. Contact the school directly for further information.
You could be eligible for Bursaries, Scholarships, work-study programs, or summer employment opportunities
Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Scholarships:
- A renewable scholarship is awarded for more than 1 year. Each year, the recipient must meet the university's stated criteria to continue receiving the scholarship.
- A non-renewable scholarship is awarded for 1 year only. In some cases, You Can re-apply for the subsequent years; in other cases, you may not be permitted to re-apply.
Employment and Club Membership Scholarships
Look into scholarships offered by community groups and local organizations that you or your family belong to as these groups often have special scholarships available only to members and their families
For Example: 4H, Rotary, Legion, Rangers, Hockey, Lions Club
Likewise, ask your parents and family about any financial support programs that may be offered through their workplace. Many companies provide scholarships to employees and their families.
For Example: Unions for steelworkers, teachers, first responders
Self-Funded
It's a good idea to save money from any part time or summer job to help pay for your education. Another Option to consider is investing savings through a bank/financial institution - so that money can earn interest - if you plan to attend college or university in the future.
ie. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is an investment vehicle used by parents to save for their children's post-secondary education in Canada. The principal advantages of RESPs are the access to the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and a source of tax-deferred income.
POST-SECONDARY FUNDING FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
OSAP: Indigenous Student Bursary
The Indigenous Student Bursary provides aid to Indigenous students with financial need who are attending either: a publicly–assisted colleges and universities in Ontario an approved Aboriginal institute in OntarioThe Indigenous Student Bursary provides aid to Indigenous students with financial need who are attending either: a publicly–assisted colleges and universities in Ontario an approved Aboriginal institute in Ontario.
Grand River Post-Secondary Education Office
Grand River Employment & Training
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Provides financial assistance to First Nations students who are enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs :
Use the Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool to search 688 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada, offered by governments, universities and colleges, private and public companies, individual Canadians, organizations and others aimed at Indigenous students.