International Student Aid

As a publicly funded institution, the University of Toronto is not able to offer direct financial aid to international students. You should look to your home country for financial aid programs and determine if you qualify for assistance.

Studying in Canada

Please be aware that before issuing a Study Permit, the Government of Canada requires that international students provide proof of financial support—to show that you are able to support yourself while in Canada.

Students studying at a Canadian university on a Study Permit are not eligible for financial assistance from Canadian government programs. We recommend that you consult with the funding agencies in your own country. Please note that documented protected persons or convention refugees are able to apply for Canadian government funding.

Scholarships and Student Awards

All students, including international students, are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission. Scholarships and entrance awards for international students are limited and competitive, due to the number of excellent students that apply to U of T. Please note that most scholarships and awards for international students do not cover the full cost of tuition. It is best to have other funding plans in place as well. Read more about scholarships and awards for international students.

FAQ

How much does it cost to study at U of T?
How do I apply for Financial Aid?

If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, there are many sources of financial aid available to help you cover the costs of your University of Toronto education – from OSAP and other government aid, to assistance provided by the University. Explore your options.

If you are an international applicant, you should find out about your home country’s financial aid programs to see if you qualify for assistance. The University of Toronto is a publicly-funded institution and because of that cannot offer financial aid to international students. Find out more about scholarships & awards for international students here.
I’m an international applicant, can I receive financial assistance from U of T?
How do I apply for OSAP?

Apply online at https://www.ontario.ca/osap

Submit your OSAP application, then print and sign the consents and declaration pages – and any other required supporting documentation – and upload to your account on the OSAP website.

Follow the instructions provided to complete your online Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) with the National Student Loan Service Centre.

If you are a returning applicant you may not need to submit any documentation.

Find more details on our OSAP FAQ list.
How do I apply for Scholarships?

Eligible high school students are automatically considered for a variety of admission scholarships when they apply to the University. There are also admissions scholarships that require a separate application, and others that require you to complete an awards profile.

Note, however, that the value of scholarships is rarely sufficient to cover all costs the student will incur while attending University of Toronto.

Find out more about Scholarships here.
How do I contact the Office of University Admissions and Outreach?
Telephone & In-Person Inquiries
We are available for telephone and in-person inquiries.

Email Inquiries
Connect with us by email for:
- Admissions: apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/questions
- Ask a Student: apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/askastudent
Contact Client Services for financial aid inquires including:
- OSAP (Ontario Student Assistant Program) full and part-time
- BSWD (Bursaries for Students with Disabilities)
- UTAPS (University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students)
- Part-Time Financial
- OOP Funding for other provinces outside of Ontario
- US student aid – for United States citizens (US Federal Student Aid loan opportunities, private loans (non-government), Veteran Affairs certification requests for benefits & education tax credit
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