In total, a little more than , full- and part-time students headed to institutions in Ontario and abroad applied for student aid this year, compared with , last year. Applications from Ontario students for financial aid to attend college and university are up by a fifth this year compared to , with applications from Indigenous and mature students showing even higher jumps.
The numbers are the earliest indication of the impact that changes to the province's grant and loan system are having on the participation of underrepresented groups in higher education. Wealthier families are far more likely than lower-income families to have children in postsecondary education. The results of Ontario's changes are being closely watched by student groups, researchers and the government, who see the shift as an opportunity to find out the reasons for these differences in participation.
Indigenous students had the most marked hike in applications, rising by 36 per cent to almost 7, Applications from mature students and from students headed to college both grew by 28 per cent, with a per-cent increase in applications from those applying to university, numbers released to The Globe and Mail on Monday show.
Matthews said. This year, OSAP is no longer counting federal aid for postsecondary studies for Indigenous students as part of students' income, she added.
Student groups said the next reform must address skyrocketing tuition for international students and fees for professional programs such as law and medicine. Tuition for international students rose more than 6 per cent last year across Canada, double the rate of domestic students, according to Statistics Canada. Given Ontario's fiscal pressures, those changes are unlikely to happen in the near future.
While the government is attempting to increase participation by using the financial aid system as a lever, other policies, such as streaming in high-schools, are hampering access, educators say. You can use this online calculator to help you see how much financial assistance you could be eligible to receive from the Ontario Student Assistance Program OSAP.
Some students, such as those with disabilities or who receive social assistance, may be eligible for additional student aid. How much will I receive? This website provides information about the program and how to apply. Canada Student Loans and Grants - The federal government provides student financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. From the Government of Canada.
Financial Aid Offices in Ontario - A list of financial aid offices at Ontario colleges, universities and private post-secondary institutions. Studying in Canada - Information for people planning to come to Canada as international students. Related Articles I am an international foreign student.
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