OSAP for full-time students — Important dates

Please keep your eye on these important OSAP dates.

Adhering to these dates will help you meet the application requirements in a timely manner, and help York and OSAP provide you with your funds when you need them.

Fall/Winter 2023-2024 Session
OSAP Step Important Dates
I'm Thinking Of Applying For OSAP You can begin checking your eligibility any time.
I'm Ready to Apply for OSAP

FALL 2023-ONLY APPLICATION AND FALL 2023/WINTER 2024 TERM-ONLY APPLICATIONS

  • July 25 - Recommended date to submit your Fall-only or Fall/Winter OSAP application and all required documents. If you submit your application with required documents by July 25 and do not receive your funding by the payment due date of September 10, interest will be deferred on the outstanding balance for one month (September only).
  • 60 days before end of the study period - Ministry deadline to apply for Fall-only or Fall/Winter OSAP is 60 days before the end of study period. Please check the OSAP web page for the application deadline.
  • 40 days before end of the study period - Ministry deadline to submit all supporting documentation and requests for review for Fall-only or Fall/Winter OSAP is 40 days before the end of study period. Please check the OSAP web page for the supporting documents deadline.

WINTER 2024-ONLY APPLICATION

  • November 21 - Recommended last date to submit your Winter-only OSAP application and all required supporting documents to receive your funds at the beginning of the Winter term.
  • 60 days before end of the study period - Ministry deadline to apply for Winter-only OSAP is 60 days before the end of study period. Please check the OSAP web page for the application deadline.
  • 40 days before end of the study period - Ministry deadline to submit all supporting documentation and requests for review for Winter-only OSAP is 40 days before the end of study period. Please check the OSAP web page for the supporting documents deadline.
All supporting document(s) must be uploaded through your OSAP web account.

Processing of documentation timeline:

  • Signature pages: 2-3 weeks
  • Supporting documentation: 4-6 weeks
  • Supporting documentation (Ministry queue): 10-12 weeks minimum

Please check your OSAP status for updates.
Submit your Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) online after completing your OSAP application.
I've Applied for OSAP Report all changes to your OSAP application promptly. This includes changes to income and your course load.
  • End of August - York begins to confirm your registration status.
  • End of December - York begins to confirm registration status for the OSAP second instalment.
I'm Waiting for My OSAP Funding
  • Early September - Once your registration is confirmed, the National Student Loans Service Centre begins to electronically release OSAP first instalments.
  • Early January - Once your registration is confirmed, the National Student Loans Service Centre begins to electronically release OSAP second instalments.
I'm Finishing My Studies

Repayment will start six months after completing your full-time studies.

If you are returning to full-time studies and will not be applying for OSAP, submit a Continuation of Interest-Free Status through your OSAP web account to ensure your previous loans do not enter repayment. Check the application deadline on the OSAP web page.