Yes. However, your income may affect the amount of OSAP you receive, but only if you exceed certain thresholds. For example, if you’re a full-time student, the first $5,600 of employment earnings doesn’t factor into the OSAP payment calculation.  As an OSAP recipient, The Ontario government expects you to contribute a minimum of $3,600 toward your education, which means you may have to secure employment for at least a short period. Students with children or students enrolled in the Ontario Disability Program (ODSP) or Ontario Works are exempt from this $3,600 contribution requirement.