POST-SECONDARY SUPPORTS: ONTARIO
Anishinaabe Abinoojii – Supports to Continuing Education for Crown Wards – http://www.aafs.ca/supports-to-continuing-education-for-crown-wards
Has a list of financial supports that former Crown wards are eligible for, including links to each site.
Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County – https://www.fcsgw.org/kids-youth/kids-in-care/post-secondary-supports-for-youth-in-care/
Has additional information regarding OSAP loan exemptions for youth in/from care.
Hope for Children – http://hopeforchildren.ca/index.php/en-hfc/hfc-page/useful-links
Though these supports may not be specific to youth in/from care, Hope for Children has a list of scholarships and financial aid available for post-secondary students throughout Ontario.
Ontario Associations of Residences Treating Youth – https://secure.oarty.net/publications-and-information/child-welfare-information/supports-for-youth-in-and-from-care/#Education
Has a list of post-secondary supports available to youth in/from care in Ontario.
OSAP Living and Learning Grant – https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR015070.html
This grant provides financial aid for a maximum of four years to post-secondary students between the ages of 18-24 who left care in Ontario or were a Crown ward adopted on or after August 1st, 2013. Students can receive up to $500 a month for full-time studies to a maximum of $6,000 per academic year, and are eligible to receive this grant for a maximum of four years.
OSAP 100% Tuition Aid For Youth Leaving Care – https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR015108.html
This program covers tuition costs for current/former Crown wards who are receiving or were receiving a Continued Care and Support for Youth Allowance. Covers up to $6,000 in tuition fees.
Participating Colleges:
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Collège Boréal
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Cambrian College
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Canadore College
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Centennial College
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Conestoga College
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Confederation College
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Fleming College
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Humber College
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La Cité Collégiale
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Lambton College
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Northern College
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Sault College
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Sheridan College
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St. Lawrence College
Participating Universities:
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Algoma University
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Brock University
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Carleton University
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Lakehead University
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Laurentian University
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McMaster University
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Nipissing University
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OCAD University
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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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University of Ottawa
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Queen’s University
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Ryerson University
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Saint Paul University
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Trent University
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University of Guelph
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University of Toronto
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University of Waterloo
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University of Windsor
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Western University
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Wilfrid Laurier University
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York University
YouthCAN – http://ontarioyouthcan.org/awards/
Has award programs for youth in care, Crown wards or former Crown wards including the Clark Bursary, valued at $3,500 per year up to four years; and the Clark Grant, a $1,000 one-time grant.
Resources Supporting Youth In Transition – http://ontarioyouthcan.org/rsyt.youth/
YouthCan also has a list of financial support options for youth in/from care, including a list of scholarships available:http://ontarioyouthcan.org/rsyt.youth/?page_id=20. The page also has information about Aboriginal scholarships, information for students with different learning styles, and resources to help students choose a post-secondary institution.