Finances
Student Financial Services at U of G
We believe that a rewarding education from the University of Guelph should be within reach for all qualified students, and our experienced staff are here to help.
OSAP Processing Timelines
We are currently working on the detailed documents submitted as of the following dates:
| Document Type | Date Submitted |
|---|---|
| New Full-time OSAP applications | December 10, 2025 |
| OSAP Academic Progress Documents (Academic Probation form and Progress reviews) | December 15, 2025 |
| OSAP Profile Documents (Disability Verification, Citizenship, Francophone, etc.) | December 18, 2025 |
| OSAP supporting documents (Martial Status, Children’s Date of Birth, etc.) | December 22, 2025 |
| OSAP Signature Pages | December 23, 2025 |
| OSAP Appeals/Reviews (Parents Estimates Income, Adjust Local Travel, Adjust Living, etc.) | December 10, 2025 |
| OSAP Misc. (Optional Uploads – Corrections, Updates, etc.) | January 5, 2026 |
| New Part-time OSAP applications | December 21, 2025 |
| Supporting documents for Part-time applications | December 27, 2025 |
Disclaimer: these dates were updated as of January 5, 2026. Please continue to monitor your OSAP account for updates.
Explore Programs, Scholarships, and Resources
We offer a wide range of financial aid programs to assist with funding your education.
- Our scholarships, need-based scholarships, and bursaries provide numerous awards to qualified students.
- Our Work Study and Undergraduate Research Assistantship programs allow you to combine learning and work.
- Government assistance programs, such as OSAP, are an important source of funding.
Scholarships
You can use the Undergraduate Award Search Tool, Graduate Award Search Tool, or the Associate Diploma Award Search Tool to find all the scholarships available to U of G students.
Bursaries
Bursaries are given to students who apply and demonstrate a financial shortfall in their study period budget. Learn about the six categories of bursaries that are available.
Work Study
The Work Study Program provides students with demonstrated financial need the opportunity to meet their educational costs while developing transferable knowledge, skills, and attitudes through part-time paid work experiences on campus during their registered term.
OSAP
OSAP is available to eligible students in the form of grants and an integrated student loan funded by the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada.
Financial Aid
We offer a wide range of financial aid programs to assist with funding your education and Financial Aid Counsellors are available on an appointment basis to assist students in need. Counsellors can help with budget counselling, OSAP appeals, bursary appeals, and emergency funding requests.
Travel Grants
Travel grants are provided to eligible students who wish to travel for a curriculum-embedded opportunity. Go study abroad!
Annual Report: Student Financial Support
The annual report provides an overview of student financial support at the University of Guelph. The report describes the University's numerous approaches to supporting its students and includes related facts and figures. It is intended to allow stakeholders to understand the University’s overall strategy and examine the trends and patterns over time.