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Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards
Student aid through bursaries and awards
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The financial aid contact page now highlights June and July 2026 OSAP workshop sessions, and the bursary guidance now says the Spring 2026 application has closed and to look for the Fall application in August.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The financial aid contact page now highlights June and July 2026 OSAP workshop sessions, and the bursary guidance now says the Spring 2026 application has closed and to look for the Fall application in August.
Financial aid workshop and bursary timing updates
The Contact your Financial Aid Officer page now lists OSAP workshop sessions for Tuesday, June 16, 2026; Friday, June 19, 2026; Tuesday, June 30, 2026; and Friday, July 3, 2026, all in Building B, Room 351, with a Register now link. The How to Apply for Bursaries page now says the Spring 2026 Bursary Application has closed and directs students to look for the Fall application in August, while the posted upcoming bursary dates remain Fall 2026 from August 17, 2026 to September 22, 2026, Winter 2027 from December 22, 2026 to January 20, 2027, and Spring 2027 from April 22, 2027 to May 19, 2027.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Algonquin College offers student financial aid through bursaries, scholarships, and awards, with more than $7M distributed each year. Support is available for eligible students through the bursary portal and, for some awards, separate applications with required supporting materials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applying for bursaries, scholarships, and awards
- Submitting separate applications for specific awards
- Providing supporting materials for merit-based awards
Documents Needed
- Bursary application form submitted in ACSIS
- Social Insurance Number
- Financial information and living cost breakdown
- Demo tape, for specific awards
- Short written statement, for specific awards
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Algonquin College students
- Students in eligible programs
- Students applying for bursaries, scholarships, or awards through ACSIS
Who is not eligible
- Students who do not meet the specific award criteria
- Students who submit late bursary applications
- Students without a registered Social Insurance Number for bursary awards
Eligible expenses
- Tuition support for bursaries and awards
- Student account charges
- Remaining bursary balance paid to eligible students
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Late bursary applications
- Applications without a Social Insurance Number
- Students who withdraw from their program before payment
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
- Pembroke
- Perth
- AC Online
Selection criteria
- Financial need for bursaries.
- Academic achievement for scholarships and awards.
- Other merit factors such as leadership, volunteerism, or extracurricular involvement.
How to apply
- Step 1: Sign in to ACSIS
- Go to the ACSIS student portal.
- Log in with your student number and password.
- Step 2: Open the bursary portal
- Select Financial Aid.
- Click on the Bursary Portal and access AC360.
- Log in with your AC credential.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill in the bursary application and budget information.
- Provide any required supporting details.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit through the portal before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and updated to Under Review.
- Applicants are notified by email of the decision or any missing information.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on available bursary funds.
Additional information
- Many awards require a bursary application when the portal is open, and some awards require a separate application.
- If no specific form is available, students must apply through the centralized bursary application.
- OSAP workshops with hands-on help for OSAP and OLSG applications are scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Friday, June 19, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, and Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Building B, Room 351.
- Students may be notified by email about decisions or next steps.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards Program
What is the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards?
Algonquin College offers student financial aid through bursaries, scholarships, and awards, with more than $7M distributed each year. Support is available for eligible students through the bursary portal and, for some awards, separate applications with required supporting materials.
Who is eligible for the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards program?
To be eligible for the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards program, you must:
Current Algonquin College students
Meet award or bursary criteria
Apply through ACSIS portal
What expenses are eligible under Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards?
Applying for bursaries, scholarships, and awards
Submitting separate applications for specific awards
Providing supporting materials for merit-based awards
Who can I contact for more information about the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards?
You can contact Algonquin College by email at studentawards@algonquincollege.com.
Where is the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards available?
The Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards?
Algonquin College — Student Financial Aid and Awards is funded by Algonquin College