OSAP study period and deadlines 

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Application deadline  Supporting document deadline  
Full-time OSAP  60 days before end of student study period  40 days before the end of your study period  
Part-time OSAP  For a less than 20 week-study period, you must submit a part-time application 40 days before the end of your OSAP study period.   

For a study period longer than 21 weeks, you must submit a part-time application 60 days before the end of OSAP study period.  
40 days before the end of your study period  
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (OLSG)  60 days before end of student study period  40 days before the end of your study period  
Continuation of interest-free status  The earliest you can apply is 15 days before the start of study period. Your application must be received no later than 21 days before the end of the study period.   N/A  
What is my OSAP study period?

A full-time OSAP study period is the period indicated on your OSAP application. It can be for one semester or for two semesters. The OSAP study period for a part-time OSAP application is always one semester.  

You can see your study period on your submitted OSAP application online. Please find an example below:  

  • LOYALIST COLLEGE – PRACTICAL NURSING  
  • Sep 4/24 – Jun 27/25  

All OSAP deadlines above are based on the study period end date.

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