Frequently Asked Questions

Apply for OSAP online at ontario.ca/osap
When you apply for college or university through the college or university application centre, you’ll be directed to OSAP’s website where you can register and set up your profile. Registration is free! You will need your social insurance number (and parents’ if applicable).

Apply early! Students typically apply right after being accepted to the college.

1. Go to ontario.ca/osap
2. Click “Register” to create your profile. Once you create an OSAP profile, you will be assigned an OSAP Access Number (OAN).
3. Log in and click “start new app” to fill out the application.
4. Gather all the required documents. (You will get a list at the end of your application.)
5. Mail/deliver your documents to our Financial Aid Office or upload them directly online (Please let our Financial Aid Office know if you have done so.).
6. Print, sign, and take your MSFAA to a designated Canada Post office. The Master Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) is your lifetime loan agreement.
7. Track the status of your application online and learn how much money you will get and when. You can even do this from your phone.

The application is designed to calculate your financial need, so be as honest and accurate as possible.

Keep your OAN and password safe and accessible.

Once you have begun your application, always “SAVE and NEXT/EXIT” your page to retain all the completed fields.

Don’t start more than 1 application. You can continue working on an existing application by going to the “Check Status” section of the OSAP website.

Contact our Financial Aid Office (FAO) for further assistance and advice on completing your application and next steps.

The amount of OSAP you qualify for is based on your calculated financial need.

Maximum OSAP Assistance Levels for 2017-18

Once you complete the online application, you will be provided with instructions via the “check status” section as to what you need to do next. Certain forms will need to be uploaded directly on the OSAP website or will need to be sent to Metalworks Institute (To the Financial Aid Office’s attention). Your application will be reviewed and your FAO will contact you with any required follow up requirements.

What is the MSFAA?

The MSFAA (Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement) lays out your responsibilities and the terms and conditions of accepting and repaying your student loans. It needs to be taken to a designated Canada Post Office.

With regards to this document be sure to;

• Bring the first page only (with your signature) to a designated Canada Post outlet
• Have two pieces of valid identification:
• A Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or government document confirming your SIN
• A government-issued photo ID
• The Canada Post outlet will send your lifetime student loan agreement to the National Student Loans Service Centre on your behalf. *Free Of Charge*

Note: Once your MSFAA is submitted, it’s good for the duration of your full-time studies. You won’t have to submit it again if you apply for OSAP next year.