FIND YOUR SOURCES
OF FUNDING
Savings | Plan to save for school
including possible contributions
from family
Student Lines of Credit |
These are lines of credit
offered by financial institutions
specifically designed for
students.
www.canada.ca/en/financial-
consumer-agency/services/loans/
student-lines-credit.html
Employment | Plan to work
while studying or during any
break terms
RESP | The Registered
Education Savings Plan (RESP)
is a tax-sheltered education
savings account.
www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/
education/education-savings.html
LLP | The Life Long Learning
Program allows you to use
money from your RRSPs without
tax implications.
www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/
services/tax/individuals/topics/rrsps-
related-plans/lifelong-learning-plan.
html
External awards | Many
companies and organizations
offer awards to college-bound
students. Search our website
for a list. www.georgiancollege.ca/
finance-and-fees/awards/#external
Find out how much you can get with
the online OSAP Aid estimator!
OSAP
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Apply for OSAP
(domestic students only)
The Ontario Student Assistance Program
(OSAP) provides help through loans
and grants based on your calculated
financial need. Learn more about
eligibility, when to apply, how to apply
and more – including other ways to
pay your way to graduation.
OSAP OFFERS FUNDING THROUGH
• grants (money you don't have to pay back)
• student loans (money you need to repay
once you're done school)
OSAP CAN HELP YOU PAY FOR
• tuition and ancillary fees
• books, supplies and equipment
• living expenses (full-time students only)
• child care (full- and part-time students
with children)
You apply for OSAP each academic year that
you're in studies and need financial assistance.
The new application opens in April/May each
year. Apply early – it takes about eight weeks
to process an OSAP application.
GeorgianCollege.ca/financialaid
