A longer delay can be anticipated if the application is incomplete or incorrect. It is recommended that returning students apply for OSAP assistance by May 31 and new students by June 30. Students from other Canadian provinces should apply through their provincial financial aid program. Further information may be obtained through the Radiation Sciences Office. The University of Toronto and The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships to students of these institutions.
Many students balance family obligations with their studies.
The Family Care Advisor provides counseling and referral services to students who require child care, elder care or other forms of assistance with family responsibilities. Additional services include support groups, a newsletter and guest speakers. The drop-in resource centre contains a library of material on family issues The Family Care Advisor and the Resource Centre are located on the second floor of 40 Sussex Avenue, one block west of Robarts Library. The telephone number 978-8030. Students can make appointments in person at the U of T Koffler Centre at 214 College Street or by calling 978-8070.