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Is OSAP available for new landed immigrant

eses66

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Does anyone know about the residency requirements? What other provinces provide similar facility?
 

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Yes, at least here in Ontario where I was able to apply and obtain OSAP within 2 months of landing. With the new changes taking place from September the amount probably won't be covering your full tuition and would be mostly loans instead of 50%+ in grants as previously.
 

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Anyone has experience of getting OSAP before the minimum one year residency period?
This doesn't apply to new immigrants. It applies if you are moving from a different province in Canada.
 

canuck78

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Yes, at least here in Ontario where I was able to apply and obtain OSAP within 2 months of landing. With the new changes taking place from September the amount probably won't be covering your full tuition and would be mostly loans instead of 50%+ in grants as previously.
The OSAP system got quite out of control for 2 years and didn't only benefit low income students get their first college or university degree like the original intention. No offence but you seem like you have a decent small business and may have had savings and a decent salary before arriving in Canada. You also likely ha 2 degrees already. It was crazy that taxpayers were paying your tuition. OSAP used to be hard to get when I went to school and that was loans only.

Yes new immigrants will qualify for OSAP depending on previous income and savings. The loans will have to be paid back.
 

james.ks

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We have just landed in Ontario with PR. Can one of us try for OSAP? Or do we have to stay for a year to get it?. Successful Candidates pls do share your opinions based on your experience.
 

canuck78

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We have just landed in Ontario with PR. Can one of us try for OSAP? Or do we have to stay for a year to get it?. Successful Candidates pls do share your opinions based on your experience.
You may qualify for loans. It will be dependent on previous income, savings, etc.