Tuition Waiver for Learners in/from Care
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Former or current youth in the care of a child welfare society, who are pursuing their first postsecondary program, may be eligible for a tuition waiver (Georgian pays your tuition fees). Priority will be given to residents of Ontario.
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Eligibility criteria
- Must have been in child welfare for a minimum of one year;
- Must complete an OSAP* application each academic year and submit all required documentation to the Financial Aid Office (including the Verification of Status with Ontario Children’s Aid Society form);
- Must be enrolled in a minimum 60 per cent course load (40 per cent course load for students with a documented Permanent Disability, as per OSAP policy); and
- Must submit an application prior to the start of studies.
*Canadian students from a province other than Ontario must show proof of their completed application to their provincial loan assistance program and provide a letter of recommendation from their child and family service authority.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”138815″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Waiver amount
The waiver is valued at the total amount of tuition fees (does not cover ancillary fees), minus any OSAP non-repayable grant funding and/or any other provincial funding for which the student may be eligible.
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Supporting documents
Once your OSAP application has been submitted, you can access your list of supporting documentation to complete your application. Some of the documents required could be:
- MSFAA- Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement
- Declaration and signature forms (student, parent and/or spouse)
- Verification of Status with Ontario Children’s Aid Society form; or confirmation of status from child welfare agency
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Questions
If you require assistance, we’re here to help! Please send an email to financialaid@georgiancollege.ca to set up a one on one meeting with a financial aid officer, or call us for assistance.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Application form
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