Open ProvincesStudying in Ontario: tuition, student aid and grants
What tuition costs in Ontario, provincial student loans and grants with their amounts, and the federal Canada Student Grant.
Provincial student aid
OSAP
Ontario's single application for federal and provincial student grants and loans.
| Amount | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Maximum, single student at a public college or university | $530 / week |
| Maximum, married student or sole-support parent | $875 / week |
| Expected student contribution | $3,600 |
- Grants and loans are assessed together from your income, your family's income and your costs.
- Lifetime limit of 340 weeks of funding (400 for doctoral studies, up to 520 with a disability).
- OSAP funding for private institutions is paused for 2025-26 and 2026-27.
How to get it: One online application for federal and Ontario aid.
Federal help
The Canada Student Grant for full-time students gives up to $4,200 a year (up to $525 per month of study) until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, and you are assessed automatically when you apply for provincial aid. It is not available to students from Quebec, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, which have their own programs. Canada.ca ↗
Plan your costs
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
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