Important Information
- OSAP applications are currently open for students attending the 2011/12 school year. Apply now!
- OSAP applications will be available in Spring 2012 for students starting school in the 2012/13 school year (Fall 2012, Winter 2013 or Summer 2013).
- Apply EARLY. When you apply, look on the application for the list of documents you must provide.
- Get these documents in to us EARLY. Every day you wait can mean weeks of delay.
- You'll need current government-issued photo ID and your social insurance card. If you don't have them now, get them as soon as you possibly can. It can take weeks, and you don't want your OSAP held up!
Picking Up Your Student Loan
London Campus
All students picking up an OSAP loan for Winter 2012 must book an online appointment with the Financial Aid Services department in E2020. Access to book this online appointment will begin December 26, 2011. No appointments are necessary to pick up your student loan starting February 6, 2012.
Required Identification
All students are required to bring their government issued SIN card and valid government issues photo identification when picking up funding or making inquiries in the Financial Aid office. Please note that the BYID card and Ontario's new photo ID card are now acceptable forms of identification within the Financial Aid office.
Off Campus
If you are attending the St. Thomas, Woodstock, Simcoe or Tillsonburg Campus, please contact your campus to schedule an appointment to pick up your loan.
There is a new OSAP process for all students starting or returning for the 2012/13 academic year. Watch for details.
Financial Aid Readiness Sessions
Drop into one our weekly sessions where we can help you complete your OSAP application, prepare a budget and learn about Awards & Bursaries.
Fall Sessions:- November 29 - Tuesday from 9-11am in room F2009
- December 6 - Tuesday from 9-11am in room F2009
- December 13 - Tuesday from 9-11am in room A2036
Things You May Need to Know!
- Apply for Bursaries - Click Here
- Apply for Scholarships - Click Here
- Are you a Part-time student? - Click Here
- Student Success at Fanshawe - Click Here
Definitions
Award: A tool that recognizes student success, or assists in the pursuit of student success.
Bursary: An award based on financial need.
Scholarship: An award based on academic, athletic, or other achievement
Government Grant: A non-repayable contribution to educational costs from the Federal or Provincial Government.
OSAP: The Ontario Student Assistance Program. A needs-based system of Federal and Provincial loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries awarded to students.
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