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If your BSWD Application is Approved by SFA

If your BSWD application is approved by Student Financial Assistance (SFA) there are some steps you need to take and some information you need to know.

  • Equipment/software receipts must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the bursary.
  • Services receipts must be submitted no later than 30 days after the study period, with appropriate supplemental documentation.
  • Bursary funds can only be used during the study period for which the application was approved.
  • If recommended equipment and/or assessments were purchased before the study period, or during the study period but prior to funding approval, receipts must be submitted with the application. 
  • Receipts for services or equipment made after the study period for which the application was approved will not be accepted.
  • The deadline date to submit receipts is the end of the study period.

For specific dates related to your application, see the Student Financial Assistance communication sent to your university email.

  • BSWD funding from TMU is issued through electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the funding is dedicated towards purchasing equipment and services noted in your application. 
  • Keep in mind that the funding takes up to 10 business days, so monitor your TMU email  to set up the EFT to be deposited into your bank account.

For more instructions regarding your EFT and depositing funds check out Student Refunds.

  • Funds can only be used for items and/or services approved on your BSWD application as indicated in by SFA in the approval email.
  • If you choose to spend over the allotted amount indicated for each item, it is your financial responsibility.
  • Funds cannot be used for any other purchases, tuition, or for living expenses.
  • Unused BSWD funds must be returned after all purchases are made and services provided.
  • BSWD funds are provided on a term-by-term basis and must be used within that period. Any unused funds must be returned in order to access BSWD funds in a future semester.
  • Ensure you submit receipts by the appropriate dates and deadlines (Step 1, above).
  • Once you have completed your purchase, you must provide a receipt to SFA that includes the following information:

  Paid in full

  Date of payment and services provided

  Method of payment (e.g., visa, debit etc.). Invoices or order forms are not acceptable

  All receipts must itemize the purchases.

  • Receipts for services (e.g., tutors, note takers, counsellors, coaches) must be original copies
  • Please forward your official receipt(s) to one of the advisors below in order to ensure that your OSAP file remains in good standing:
    • Christine: christine.micallef@torontomu.ca
    • Kathryn: kathryn.macmillan@torontomu.ca
    • Grace: ggauci@torontomu.ca
  • If you are returning unused BSWD funding, please make an online payment to your institution student account.
  • After making the payment, email your SFA advisor handling your BSWD application to provide the payment date and amount.
  • For detailed instructions, visit How to Pay Your Fees. 

Failure to provide outstanding receipts or return unused BSWD funding

  • SFA must be able to reconcile your BSWD account by the end of the term.  
  • Failure to provide outstanding receipts or to return unused BSWD funding will impact your OSAP file.
  • This includes restriction from future OSAP funding, or having your file sent to an external collection agency, affecting your credit score.