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Dependant (Ontario Student Assistance Program)

Dependant (Ontario Student Assistance Program)

Synonym(s): OSAP Funding Dependent, Dependant (OSAP)

A dependant for the purposes of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) must meet all the following criteria:

  • is not married or in a common-law relationship;
  • is not separated, divorced or widowed;
  • is not a sole-support parent;
  • has been out of high school for:
    • less than 6 years before the start of their study period (applies to the provincial funding calculation only)
    • less than 4 less before the start of their study period (applies to the federal funding calculation only)
  • has not worked full-time for at least 24 months in a row.

An expected contribution based on a dependent student's parental income is considered part of the student's resources when calculating financial need.

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