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Student Access Guarantee

What is the Student Access Guarantee?

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The Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and Ontario's provincially assisted universities and colleges are partnering to support access to postsecondary education.

In March of 2006, the Ministry ended a two-year tuition freeze and announced a new Tuition Framework. Postsecondary institutions are now required to participate in the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) that states:

  • No qualified Ontario student should be prevented from attending Ontario's public colleges and universities due to lack of financial support programs.
  • Students in need should have access to the resources they need for their tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies fees.

Am I Eligible?

All OSAP students must ensure that their Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) form is submitted prior to October 28, 2011 in order to be assessed and considered for this year's Student Access Guarantee Program.

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate and graduate students officially enrolled in a program of study at the university
  • An Ontario student who is academically qualified according to the institution’s requirements for a particular program
  • Must apply and be assessed for OSAP funding
  • Clear academic standing and cumulative GPA 2.0 or better
  • Billed fees are greater than $2567 per term or book costs are greater than $536 per term. These figures are for 2011/12.

Important for Continued Eligibility!

  • Scholarships, work study earnings (between terms and while attending classes), bursaries and/or awards you received will reduce your Student Access Guarantee funding.
  • Students who reduce their course load should consult with Student Financial Assistance to discuss their continued SAG eligibility.
  • Students with a suspended or required to withdraw status after Fall term will automatically be disqualified for any remaining grant payments.

(There is an expectation the student and where applicable his or her family will participate in financing post-secondary education. Should additional financial support be needed the student must apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program first.)

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How Do I Apply?


Step One Apply
Apply for OSAP opens new window to determine your unmet need.

(It is recommended that you apply and provide all supporting documentation to process your OSAP application by mid July.)

Step Two Pickup
Pick up the first OSAP funding instalment issued for the Fall term, starting August 25 and complete and sign the OSAP Confirmation of Enrolment before October 28, 2011.
(OSAP Loans can be picked up at the Financial Aid office during regular hours.)

Step ThreeNotification
On December 15, 2011 recipients were notified of their Student Access Guarantee award by Ryerson email.

Step Four Instalments
You will receive 50% of the SAG funds on December 15, 2011. The balance of the award (remaining 50%) will be deposited to your RAMSS Student Account by February 17th, 2012 if you maintain the eligibility requirements.

IMPORTANT:
If you are a Graduate student who received a SAG this year, your final disbursement will be deposited to your RAMSS Student Account by May 15, 2012 if you maintain the eligibility requirements.