Apply to OSAP for the Spring-Summer term

Students can apply to full-time or part-time OSAP funding for studies during the Spring/Summer term as of the month of April. In order to determine your appropriate application process, please answer the following questions:

Did you know? Undergraduate students who are registered to 9 units per term (6 units for students with a confirmed permanent disability) are eligible to apply for full-time OSAP during the Spring/Summer term.

In order to be considered full-time with your faculty, however, you must be enrolled to at least 12 units per term.

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student?
Did you receive full-time OSAP funding (loan and/or grant) during the Fall or Winter term of the current academic year?
What is your Spring/Summer study period?
How many units are you taking during the OSAP spring-summer study period?
Are you a student with a confirmed permanent disability with OSAP?

Here's what you should do:

You are eligible for full-time and part-time OSAP. For full time, submit an OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application via the Online Scholarships and Bursariesportal. For part time, submit a part-time OSAP application on the OSAP website. When you complete the OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application, your living expenses are considered. For a part-time application, they are not.

IMPORTANT: Once you’re logged into the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, fill out "My student profile" first, if you haven’t already done so.

Here's what you should do:

Submit a part-time OSAP application. 

Here's what you should do:

Submit an OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application via the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal.

IMPORTANT: Once you’re logged into the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, fill out "My student profile" first, if you haven’t already done so.

Here's what you should do:

Unfortunately, in your current circumstance, you are not eligible for OSAP funding; however, there are many other ways to help you pay for your studies, such as the Work-Study Program and scholarships and bursaries. If you are in financial crisis or have more questions, contact the Financial Aid and Awards Service.

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new full-time OSAP application or a new part-time OSAP application. When you complete the full-time OSAP application, living expenses will be considered in the OSAP calculation. In the case of a part-time application, living expenses are not considered. 

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new full-time OSAP application. 

Did you receive full-time OSAP funding (loan and/or grant) during the Fall or Winter term of the current academic year?
What is your Spring/Summer study period?
What is your faculty registration status during the Spring/Summer study period?
Are you a student with a confirmed permanent disability with OSAP?

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new part-time OSAP application online.

Here's what you should do:

Submit an OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application via the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal.

IMPORTANT: Once you’re logged into the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, fill out "My student profile" first, if you haven’t already done so.

Here's what you should do:

Unfortunately, in your current circumstance, you are not eligible for OSAP funding; however, there are many other ways to help you pay for your studies, such as the Work-Study Program and scholarships and bursaries. If you are in financial crisis or have more questions, contact the Financial Aid and Awards Service.

Here's what you should do:

You are eligible for full-time and part-time OSAP. For full time, submit an OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application via the Online Scholarships and Bursariesportal. For part time, submit a part-time OSAP application on the OSAP website. When you complete the OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application, your living expenses are considered. For a part-time application, they are not.

IMPORTANT: Once you’re logged into the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, fill out "My student profile" first, if you haven’t already done so.

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new full-time OSAP application or complete the OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application via the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal.

IMPORTANT: Once you’re logged into the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, fill out "My student profile" first, if you haven’t already done so.

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new full-time OSAP application, a new part-time OSAP application or an OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application via the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal. When you complete the full-time OSAP application or the OSAP Spring/Summer Extension application, living expenses will be considered in the OSAP calculation. In the case of a part-time application, living expenses are not considered. 

IMPORTANT: Once you’re logged into the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, fill out "My student profile" first, if you haven’t already done so.

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new full-time OSAP application online. 

Here's what you should do:

Submit a new full-time OSAP application or a new part-time OSAP application. When you complete the full-time OSAP application, living expenses will be considered in the OSAP calculation. In the case of a part-time application, living expenses are not considered. 

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the Spring/Summer term if I am a Co-op student?

If you are a student registered in a program of study with the co-op option and has started their work-terms, you must submit a separate full-time OSAP application online for every term for the rest of your studies, including Spring/Summer. Students can submit a full-time OSAP application online, whether they are completing a work-term or a study-term. Please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Service, if you have any questions.

Can I receive OSAP funding if I am taking courses on a letter of permission?

University of Ottawa students taking courses on a letter of permission at another institution during the Spring/Summer term can be considered for OSAP funding on a part-time or full-time basis.  In order for the OSAP application to be processed via the University of Ottawa Financial Aid office, the student must also be registered to at least one course with the University of Ottawa.  In addition to submitting the online OSAP application, students must also provide a copy of their approved letter of permission, proof of registration, and proof of the study period of the course(s) as well as a copy of the course cost information.

Can I receive OSAP funding if I am a student taking all my summer courses at another institution over the Spring/Summer term?

Yes. If you are a student taking all your courses at another institution during the Spring/Summer term, you must submit an OSAP application to the institution where you are paying tuition fees. The application will be processed by the host institution, therefore all questions relating to the application should be referred to their financial aid office.

Can I receive OSAP funding if I am a student going on exchange during the Spring/Summer term?

Yes. Students who are going on exchange can receive OSAP funding during the Spring/Summer term provided they are paying their tuition fees to the University of Ottawa. The application to full-time OSAP must be submitted online for the duration of the exchange.  However, please note that the end date on the application must be no later than August 31st. Please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Service, if you have any further questions.