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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Canada
Accepted nationalities
Canada
Target level
Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • You must be an Ontario resident to apply for OSAP.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You can apply for OSAP as an Ontario resident of any age if you are:
  • International students are not eligible for OSAP.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: International students – If you are an international student, you are not eligible for OSAP but we encourage you to look into any loan/grant programs available through your home country.
  • For full-time OSAP, you must be enrolled in at least 60% of a 100% course load each term (40% for students with a permanent disability).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Full-time: Enrolled in at least 60% of a 100% course load for your program in each term.
  • You must demonstrate financial need.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Demonstrate financial need

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Dates

Applications close
24 October 2026Undergraduate students, 2026 Fall term (courses)
Other deadlines
  • 1 November 2026Undergraduate, 2026 Fall term (co-op)
  • 21 February 2027Undergraduate, 2027 Winter term (courses)
  • 1 March 2027Undergraduate, 2027 Winter term (co-op)
  • 21 February 2027Undergraduate, 2026 Fall/2027 Winter (courses)
  • 1 March 2027Undergraduate, 2026 Fall/2027 Winter (co-op)
  • 14 June 2027Undergraduate, 2027 Spring/Summer stand-alone application (courses)
  • 2 July 2027Undergraduate, 2027 Spring/Summer stand-alone application (co-op)
  • 2 July 2027Undergraduate, full academic year (co-op only)
  • 2 July 2027Medicine, levels 1 & 2
  • 1 April 2027Medicine, level 3
  • 2 July 2027Graduate (except MBA), full academic year
  • 1 November 2026Graduate (except MBA), 2026 Fall term
  • 1 March 2027Graduate (except MBA), 2027 Winter term
  • 2 July 2027Graduate (except MBA), 2027 Spring/Summer term
  • 24 October 2026Graduate MBA, 2026 Fall term (courses)
  • 1 November 2026Graduate MBA, 2026 Fall term (co-op)

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Set up your account and sign the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA)
    With whom
    You and the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC)
  2. Step 2: Enrol in courses
    With whom
    You
  3. Step 3: Track your application
    With whom
    You
  4. Step 4: Confirmation of enrolment
    With whom
    McMaster
  5. Step 5: Receive your funding
    With whom
    NSLSC

Where to apply

McMaster University (opens in a new tab) · Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Official title (in English): Guide to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Edition 2026/2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of McMaster University: ontario.ca

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Prepare your departure

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