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To be eligible for Part-Time OSAP, a student must:
- Be studying a course load between 20-59%*
- Studying towards an OSAP eligible program
- Taking classes that are part of your program of study that you have not yet taken or second attempts
*Course load for OSAP purposes is calculated based on credit hours, not the number of classes. Consult with the Financial Aid & Awards office to verify if course load meets requirements.
If you are studying through Professional and Part-time Learning, you may qualify for part-time OSAP. View a list of part-time OSAP eligible programs.
Part-time OSAP only assesses support for direct education costs, it does not cover living expenses. Students studying part-time should have a viable financial plan in place while they are studying part-time.
The application is available online through the OSAP account and applications must be submitted each term a student wants to be considered for part-time funding.
How to Apply
After verifying course load percentage and determining program eligibility, you are ready to launch your Part-Time OSAP application through your OSAP account. Be sure to complete the application with accurate details regarding your number of classes your taking, the program you are studying towards and your financial information.
Once the application has been submitted, additional documentation may be requested to complete the application. Upload any required documents as soon as possible.
*Most full-time Durham College programs can be studied on a part-time basis. If you are unsure of your program eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to the start of your studies to learn if your desired program is OSAP eligible.
Registering
To register into your classes and defer your fees once you have completed the OSAP application, you must complete the following form: Deferment Request Form (Domestic Students Only) (office.com)
The following information is required to complete your Deferment Request:
- Course Information: List the courses you want to register for this semester, including the course code, title, 5-digit CRN number (mandatory for part-time day courses), and start date. Eg: GNED 1001, “How to Survive in the Wilderness with Just a Spork”, CRN 78243, starts May 3rd.
- Proof of Funding: Either the “OSAP Funding Summary” or “OSAP Estimate” for the semester.
You will receive confirmation from Deferments once your request has been processed. Please note that this process can take approx. 3 business days.
FAQs
Full time OSAP funding is not offered for Professional and Part-time Learning (PPL) online studies. Students seeking full time OSAP are required to be full time post-secondary students. Typically, this means a student will have applied to a full time day program and received and accepted an offer of admission through ontariocolleges.ca. Since students studying through PPL do not meet this criteria, they are ineligible for full time OSAP funding.
Students studying online programs through PPL may be eligible for part time OSAP funding provided they meet the eligibility requirements and are working towards a diploma or certificate in a Ministry approved program. You can access a list of programs that are eligible for part-time OSAP through PPL here.
No. You must apply for Part-Time OSAP each semester.
Students who are in receipt of Part-Time OSAP must successfully complete the classes for which they have received funding in order to be considered maintaining academic progress. If you fail a class, you are required to self-fund one semester before your eligiblity for part-time OSAP can be reinstated.
No. You must be registered in a course load between 20-59% to be considered for part-time OSAP. Students who opt to add classes after their funds have been released will have their applications adjusted and would be required to self-fund one term as a result of exceeding the course load requirements to maintain part-time OSAP eligiblity.