OSAP Forms, Appeals & Reviews
If you’re looking for forms related to OSAP, you’ll find commonly accessed forms here. For a full list of forms, visit OSAP Forms (external link, opens in new window) .
Many forms are in PDF format and can be completed on screen. To download the file:
- Right-click on the link and select ‘Save link as…’
- Save the link to your desktop
- Open your Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t have it, you can download it for free on the CCS Adobe at TMU
- From the file menu of Acrobat, select ‘Open’ and navigate to the file you just saved
Unsure how to complete fillable PDF forms? Check out Adobe's tutorial on how to complete fillable forms (external link, opens in new window) .
Don’t forget to be mindful of submitting your OSAP documents within the important dates and deadlines. Once submitted, we guarantee a three to six week turnaround for review. You can track processing times online via OSAP Document Processing Times. As your documents get reviewed, updates will be made available via your OSAP Message Centre.
Forms
If you are looking to apply for OSAP, you can do that online via the OSAP Portal (external link, opens in new window) .
If you need to submit OSAP forms to complete your application, log in to your OSAP application (external link, opens in new window) . On your Required Documents page, click on the view documents & print/upload button. From there, you will be directed to download, scan and upload required documents for your OSAP file. Be sure to upload all documents directly to your OSAP portal.
You can also access all OSAP forms online via OSAP Forms (external link, opens in new window) . Below is a consolidated list of commonly accessed OSAP forms.
We also have some Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)-specific forms that are not available on the OSAP website, which can be found below:
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To be considered for the Ontario Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) and/or the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities (CSG-PDSE). |
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| (PDF file) 2024-2025 Extenuating Parental Circumstances (external link, opens in new window) | OSAP expects dependent students to provide parental information on their application. An Extenuating Parental Circumstances form may be considered if parental information is unavailable because of:
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| (PDF file) OSAP: Studies at Another Institution | You are taking the majority of your courses at TMU and additional courses at another institution on a Letter of Permission. |
You were placed on OSAP academic progress through full-time OSAP, and are now applying for part-time OSAP as a result. |
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You have applied for part-time OSAP and indicated that you did not file Canadian taxes for the previous taxation year and did not earn any income in Canada during the previous taxation year |
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| (PDF file) Schedule 2 (Interest Free Status Application for students with part-time OSAP) (external link, opens in new window) | Complete this form to maintain interest-free status on your previous OSAP part-time student loans. You must be currently registered in a part-time course load in order to maintain interest-free status through Schedule 2. |
| (PDF file) 2024-2025 Acknowledgement of Academic Probation (external link, opens in new window) | Use this form if you are on academic probation or are returning to school after a period of academic probation. |
| (PDF file) 2024-2025 History of Canadian Residency for Student (external link, opens in new window) | Use this form if you are required to document your Canadian residency history. |
| (PDF file) 2024-2025 History of Canadian for Students and Parents (external link, opens in new window) | Use this form if you are required to document your Canadian residency history, as well as that of your parent(s). |
| (PDF file) 2024-2025 History of Canadian Residency for Student and Spouse (external link, opens in new window) | Use this form if you are required to document your Canadian residency history, as well as that of your spouse. |
Appeals and Reviews
If you are not receiving enough OSAP funding, you might be eligible for an OSAP Review. Students may request that their OSAP eligibility be reviewed if they have a special situation which is not recognized in the standard OSAP assessment of financial need. Note that submitting an OSAP appeal or review does not guarantee additional funding. Below are examples of common OSAP Appeals and Reviews.
Note: OSAP reviews must be submitted 40 days before the end of your study period. For a complete list of deadline dates at TMU, visit OSAP Important Dates and Deadlines. Although we can review a number of items, there are a few situations that do not qualify for review, including:
- If you've received maximum OSAP
- Your parent(s) arbitrarily refuse to contribute to your education-related costs
- Your citizenship status
- Independent status criteria
- Deadline dates
- Funding distribution
| Form | Use this form if... |
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If you are:
You might be eligible for an adjustment to your living allowance. |
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(PDF file) 2024-2025 Adjust Local Travel in Study Period (external link, opens in new window) |
If you have additional local travel costs during your study period. |
| (PDF file) 2024-2025 Parent Information update (external link, opens in new window) | Use this form if you have already submitted a full-time OSAP application, and need to update parental information. |
| (PDF file) Exceptional Circumstances Review (external link, opens in new window) |
If you have an OSAP overpayment, an OSAP overpayment restriction and/or your OSAP grants have been, or will be, converted into a loan due to dropping courses or withdrawing from your studies. This review is for full-time OSAP recipients only. |
| Personal Circumstances Review | If you were unable to meet academic progress as a result of personal circumstances beyond your control (e.g. medical condition, disability, family crisis), you may be able to appeal your OSAP academic progress standing by submitting a Personal Circumstances Review. |
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(PDF file) 2024-2025 Request to Use Parent(s)' Estimated Income (external link, opens in new window) |
If your parent(s)’ income changed substantially since 2023—you might be able to have your OSAP based on their estimated income for 2024. |
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(PDF file) 2024-2025 Request to Use Spouse's Estimated Income (external link, opens in new window) |
If your spouse’s income changed substantially since 2023—you might be able to have your OSAP based on their estimated income for 2024. |
| (PDF file) 2024-2025 Request to Use Student's Estimate Income (external link, opens in new window) | If your income has changed substantially since 2023—you might be able to have your OSAP based on your estimated income for 2024. |
If you have extenuating circumstances not covered by these reviews, you can discuss other options with our team at the ServiceHub and Student Financial Assistance (SFA). These options may include other financial supports such as scholarship and bursary opportunities and campus employment opportunities.