The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that provides funding to eligible students who are enrolled in post-secondary studies at designated colleges and universities in Ontario. The program is jointly administered by the provincial and federal governments, and was established to help make post-secondary education more accessible for Ontarians.
To be eligible for OSAP funding, students must meet certain criteria, including being a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Students who do not meet this criterion may still be eligible for limited funding through the program if they are refugee claimants or protected persons.