Go to the OSAP website and register. You can register by clicking on "LOG IN" at the top of the OSAP home page and choosing to make a new user registration.
Fill out the online application. In addition to including information about the program that you will be taking, you need to include information about your income and financial assets, and your parents may need to include information about their marital, family and financial status. If you are married, your spouse needs to include information about her financial status.
Submit your online application.
Mail your supporting documents. Your online application will indicate what documents you need to send. These documents can include marriage certificates and signature pages. If you are going to be studying in Ontario, send them to your post-secondary institution's financial aid office. If you are going to be studying outside of Ontario, send your documents to:
Student Financial Assistance Branch
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Ontario Student Assistance Program
PO Box 4500
189 Red River Road, 4th Floor
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6G9
Get an OSAP application. You can download and print an application from the OSAP website.
Fill out the application. In addition to including information about the program that you will be taking, you need to include information about your income and financial assets, and your parents may need to include information about their marital, family and financial status. If you are married, your spouse needs to include information about her financial status.
Include your supporting documentation. Depending on your situation, you may be required to include documents such as marriage certificates and financial documents. Find more information on what documents you need to send on your application.
Pay your fee. As of June 2010, you must pay a fee of $10. You can pay with check, money order or major credit card.
Complete a program information form if you are going to be studying outside of Ontario. You can download and print this from the OSAP website. Once you fill in the form, send it your school and they will complete it and send it to OSAP.
If studying outside of Ontario, send to:
Student Financial Assistance Branch
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Ontario Student Assistance Program
PO Box 4500
189 Red River Road, 4th Floor
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6G9
If you are going to be studying in Ontario, send your completed application, fees and documentation to your school's financial aid office.