Part-Time Funding

The part-time OSAP student application is submitted online and must be submitted for each registered term individually. Applications submitted for the full year will be adjusted by our office to reflect the current term only. New applications for each term must be submitted online and all required documentation must be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than 40 days before the end of the term study period.  

Don't forget to provide your Laurier student ID number on your application to help ensure we can process your application as quickly as possible!

Your application cannot be processed until all required documentation has been submitted. All required documentation must be received by the Laurier Financial Aid office no later than 40 days before the end of the term study period. Submit all the required documentation which may include: Ontario Student Assistance Program for part-time students consents, instructions, declaration and signature pages, an explanation of financial situation or proof of income (a Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency is required) and a Part-time Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (PT-MSFAA).  

Part-time Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (PT-MSFAA):  An email will be sent to you by the National Student Loan Service Centre (NSLSC) and your online Required Documents listed will provide a link and your PT-MSFAA number within a few days from your application submission date.  The PT-MSFAA is required even if you have previously submitted a Full-time MSFAA.

Transcripts:  To demonstrate you have met part-time OSAP academic progress requirements you may be required to submit a transcript document to your application.  Unofficial transcripts (i.e. a copy of your unofficial record of course work from LORIS) are acceptable for this and must show the grade for all courses from your previous part-time OSAP funded term before submission.  

Required documents for your OSAP application must be submitted through upload directly to your OSAP application.  

• You can only upload a file that is a PDF format - Ensure your scanned document is clear and easy to read before saving it as a PDF (.pdf ) file format.  You cannot upload a file that is password protected.
• PDF file should not be larger than 2MB. The exception is declaration and signature pages, which can be up to 5MB.
• If your file size is too large, you may need to upload partial documentation as two separate files. If doing this, we recommend putting a note on the top of your upload indicating multiple file submissions.
• Optional documents can be uploaded by selecting the link that indicates 'Click here if you have other (optional) documents to upload' and selecting 'Go to optional uploads'.

Please Note:  Important Application and Document Deadlines and affidavit document requirements.  If unable to upload documents directly to your application, they can be mailed (Laurier Financial Aid Office, 75 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON  N2L 3C5) however due to campus closures mail receipt is limited and processing of mailed documents is delayed.

Once you have completed the online application and have submitted all required documentation, Laurier will confirm your enrolment for funding release. This process is completed automatically by the Laurier Financial Aid office at the beginning of each term for completed applications to ensure the applicant is enrolled part-time for the study period applied for and is registered in the same course load that is indicated on the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) application.  Please allow 1-3 weeks from the start of term for all completed part-time applications to be confirmed.  Once your part-time enrolment has been successfully confirmed, funding is typically received within 10 business days.

It is important that you regularly check your OSAP status online throughout the year.  Status information or requirements for release of your funding can change through the year, and this information is displayed in multiple places.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all required information has been submitted to complete the OSAP application process by the required deadlines.

1. LORIS:  Check here for your current application status with LORIS (Student Awards & Financial Aid menu - View my Aid/Funding), including important information regarding errors that may be preventing your application from completing and/or your funding releasing.   Also review your Laurier account balance to verify payment receipts.
2. Online OSAP Application:  Check here for a summary of the application information you submitted, information about any documents required to complete your application, and your detailed funding summary.
3. National Student Loan Service Centre (NSLSC):  Check here for issued loan balances, bank account information for OSAP funding deposits, and messages sent regarding repayment and interest status.

Communication regarding missing information will be sent to your Laurier email account or through your OSAP Message Centre.

Part time funding release each term begins after the first day of classes each term and may take up to 1-3 weeks for completion for all students with completed applications.  Confirmation of enrolment requires that you have submitted all required documents and you are enrolled in the same course load as indicated on your OSAP application.  If you have an outstanding balance on your Laurier student account when funding is released by OSAP, the OSAP funding will be automatically directed to pay your outstanding tuition and fees at Laurier at time of confirmation of your enrolment to OSAP.   Any remaining amount of OSAP funding available after your Laurier fees have been paid will go directly to your bank account. 

Please note:  If receiving an Ontario Part-time Tuition Grant, this funding will be sent to you by cheque from the Ministry.  This grant amount cannot be applied directly to your fees at Laurier.    Please ensure your mailing address on your OSAP profile is correct when applying for funding.

Review Paying Laurier Fees for additional information on how OSAP payments impact your Laurier student account.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all required information has been submitted to complete their OSAP application and to ensure all fees are paid each term.

Any changes to the number of courses you are taking after you have submitted your part-time application will require that your application be adjusted and resubmitted with the correct course load and fee information to reassess your funding eligibility. Ensure you notify the Financial Aid Office immediately if you change your course load after submitting your OSAP application by completing the Course Load Update Form. Please note, you will need to log in with your MyLaurier username and password to access this form.

Course load changes made after the release of your part-time OSAP funding may impact your academic progress eligibility for part-time OSAP in a future term.