OSAP Funding Available to Fresh Start Students

If you were 'Required to Withdraw' at the end of the Fall 2012 semester, you may be eligible for the Spring and Summer 2013 Fresh Start program.

Students who are enrolled in the first semester of the Fresh Start Program may be eligible for Part Time OSAP funding. A Continuation of Interest Free status will not be available to Fresh Start students in the first semester.

Enrollment in the FRESH START PROGRAM AT RYERSON means OSAP considers you on Academic Probation. You are required to provide a detailed letter (signed and dated) explaining the following ("Letter of Explanation"):

• Explain the circumstances that led to the failure.
• What steps/strategies you will take during your probationary period to improve your academic progress; and
• Your current academic objectives and career goals

Spring Term

• Students are eligible to apply for funding for the 2 courses from their current program.
• Students must register in the CIFS 100 but the cost of this course will not be covered by OSAP Part Time funding.
• Students enrolled in other courses that are not part of their current program will not be eligible for OSAP Part Time funding.
• Students can apply for OSAP Part Time funding through the OSAP website at: http://osap.gov.on.ca. For further information click here.
• Students must successfully complete all courses including the CIFS 100.

Fall Term

• Upon successful completion of the courses taken in the fall term, students are now eligible to apply for OSAP full time funding from January to April at http://osap.gov.on.ca. For further information for 2013 – 2014 OSAP – access the Student Check List.
• Students are required to type the name of the program in order to enter the program start and end date of the winter term.
• The minimum required course load is 60% (3 billing units).
• Students with a Permanent Disability can take 40% (2 billing units).
• If you are not applying for OSAP funding for the winter term, you are eligible to complete a Continuation of Interest Free Status Form (CIFS).