Student
Financial Aid
& Scholarships

Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

Investing in student success through delivery of government and University financial aid and scholarship programs.

Office Hours

full-service counselling available
(no appointments)

Monday through Friday
9:00am - 11:30am
1:00pm - 4:00pm

WINTER 2012: OSAP Release Information

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Have you picked up your OSAP?
Follow these step-by-step instructions to determine if your OSAP is ready for pick-up at the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (SFAS).

1. Go online to http://osap.gov.on.ca.

2. Check your status. Click on “Total Aid Issued”.

3. The “issue date” will be a Sunday. Students who have previous OSAP need to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the 2011 disbursement. Add 5 business days for your OSAP to arrive at McMaster from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in Thunder Bay.

4. After the 5 business days, visit the SFAS Office (Gilmour Hall, Room 120) with your three pieces of accepted identification and direct deposit banking information. Please find more information about OSAP release dates, times and identification requirements at http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/osap.html.

Online OSAP Application

What Parents want to know...

Questions for the Student Financial Aid & Scholarships Office

For inquires relating to your personal information, please include full name and your McMaster Student Number on all e-mail correspondence.
To further protect your privacy, students are encouraged to use their McMaster e-mail account.

Ask About...

Scholarships at awards@mcmaster.ca

Federal & Provincial Student Aid Programs, US Loans, Work Programs, and Bursaries at osap@mcmaster.ca

Show your appreciation:

Have you received a bursary or scholarship this year? Find out how to write a thank you letter to the donor(s).

Emergency Assistance
If you have an emergency or unexpected situation and require financial assistance, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships in Gilmour Hall, Room 120 and ask to speak to a Student Loans Officer.