OCAD U students were given a first-hand demonstration of the new online OSAP calculator by the Honourable Mitzie Hunter, Ontario’s Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development. The calculator, launched in January of this year, gives students a preview of estimated tuition costs for each applied program and the estimated amount covered by the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). According to the Ministry, over 225,000 full-time Ontario college and university students are receiving free tuition through this expanded program.
Hosted at the Student Services Centre at OCAD U, Minister Hunter was joined by MPP Han Dong and Ministry staff in presenting changes to OSAP and the application process. Students offered their own examples of experiences with financial aid, and the Minister incorporated their numbers in generating estimates with the calculator. Students were reminded to re-apply each year, and to seek out staff in Financial Aid and Awards to discuss their particular situations.
Minister Hunter and MPP Dong were also given a brief tour of the 5th and 6th floor Student Services Centre by President Sara Diamond; Vice-President, Academic, Gillian Siddall; Vice-President Students and International Deanne Fisher and Manager of Financial Aid and Awards Andre De Freitas.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 1:00pm to Friday, September 19, 2008 - 8:00pm
OSAP funds (as well as any government-funded student loans from another province) will be released according to the schedule posted on the OCAD website (see link below - note the documentation required for picking up loans). Students may only pick up their funds on their designated date and time, or during any of the open periods. We recommend that you pick up your funds by Friday, September 19, 2008 in order to take advantage of on-site services from the National Student Loans Service Centre.
Venue & Address:
Financial Aid & Awards 51 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario
Do you have student loans? Do you want more information on paying them back? These two identical OSAP Student Loan repayment information sessions will be conducted by a National Student Loan Service Centre representative.
Presented by Financial Aid & Awards.
This week is all about YOU, the fourth-year student'to recognize your accomplishments as you near the end of your final year. Fourth-Year Week is a way for OCAD to say thank you and celebrate the valuable contribution you make to the OCAD community and beyond.
We welcome you to participate as your schedule allows.
March 10 to March 14, 2008
Connect, engage, reflect and have fun!
Check the Events Calendar for daily activities and watch for posters and a Fourth-Year Week brochure!
Do you have student loans? Do you want more information on paying them back? These two identical OSAP Student Loan repayment information sessions will be conducted by a National Student Loan Service Centre representative.
Presented by Financial Aid & Awards.
This week is all about YOU, the fourth-year student'to recognize your accomplishments as you near the end of your final year. Fourth-Year Week is a way for OCAD to say thank you and celebrate the valuable contribution you make to the OCAD community and beyond.
We welcome you to participate as your schedule allows.
March 10 to March 14, 2008
Connect, engage, reflect and have fun!
Check the Events Calendar for daily activities and watch for posters and a Fourth-Year Week brochure!