Benefits of applying online

• You can apply online any time of the day, any day of the week.
• It is quick and easy.
• You get an estimate of the amount of your funding as soon as you submit your application.

Application Deadlines

One semester program:
Once you have submitted your online OSAP application, your application will be processed and then sent to Cambrian College's Financial Aid office. Your OSAP application must be received by Cambrian College's Financial Aid office within the first 30 days that your study period begins. You will not be entitled to your funding if your application is received more than 30 days after your study period has begun.

Two or three semester's program:
The application must be received by the Financial Aid office at Cambrian College within the first 45 days of the start of your study period. If your application is received after the first 45 days and no later than 90 days before your study period ends, you will be eligible for the funding portion from the date which your application is received. You will not be entitled to your funding if your application is received less than 90 days before the end of your study period.

Tips to remember when completing your application

• Be truthful and accurate.
• Do not use terms such as NIL or N/A; leave these areas blank if they are not relevant to you.
• Only enter dollar amounts, not cents.
• Review your application before submitting.
• Continuously report changes that relate to your income, program registration and course load.
• Keep a copy of your completed application.
• When in doubt:
      - Always ask questions to the financial aid staff.
      - Always have proper identification and proof of
        your SIN in your possession when requesting
        information or assestance from financial aid staff.