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
Confirmation of Enrolment
The Confirmation of Enrolment process for Summer 2026 began May 4, 2026 for full-time OSAP students and May 7, 2026 for part-time OSAP students and students receiving out-of-province government financial aid.
Document Processing
OSAP applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will not begin processing until on or around July 1, 2026. Please check back after this date for updates on the status of your 2026–2027 application.
Below you’ll find the processing times for the 2025–2026 application year:
| Document Type | Date Submitted |
|---|---|
| New Full-time OSAP applications | April 17, 2026 |
| OSAP Signature Pages | May 4, 2026 |
| OSAP Academic Progress Documents (Academic Probation form and Progress reviews) | May 2, 2026 |
| OSAP Profile Documents (Disability Verification, Citizenship, Francophone, etc.) | May 1, 2026 |
| OSAP supporting documents (Marital Status, Children’s Date of Birth, etc.) | May 5, 2026 |
| OSAP Misc. (Optional Uploads – Corrections, Updates, etc.) | May 4, 2026 |
| OSAP Appeals/Reviews (Parents Estimates Income, Adjust Local Travel, Adjust Living, etc.) | April 29, 2026 |
| New Part-time OSAP applications | May 4, 2026 |
| Supporting documents for Part-time applications | May 4, 2026 |
Disclaimer: these dates were updated as of May 6, 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 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.