What the pause affects

Following numerous investigations that led to the discovery of systemic misuse of OSAP within the private postsecondary sector, OSAP funding for students attending these institutions is currently paused as the government leads a system-wide audit.

The pause affects:

  • New OSAP applications for funding reflecting the 2025–26 and 2026–27 academic years
  • Previously approved OSAP applications where the student has not yet received disbursements for the 2025–26 academic year.

What this means for you

If you want to apply for OSAP

If you plan to attend or are already attending a private postsecondary institution, you cannot submit a new OSAP application for the 2025–26 or 2026–27 academic year while the pause is in effect.

If you already applied for OSAP

If you have an existing OSAP application for the 2025–26 academic year, any OSAP funding you have not yet received has been paused until further notice and remains subject to further review.

What you need to do

You do not need to take any action at this time.

We will update this page when more information is available.